Dhruva miss story to focus on Action. Introduction: ‘Martin,’ the most awaited Kannada movie of the year, has been released after 3 long years of being in production. Diwali has come and the film industry can breathe a sigh of relief especially after the heavy rain of postponements and whispers of a morning show not…
A Visual Spectacle Marred by Convoluted Storytelling. Introduction: In Kalki 2898 AD, directed by Nag Ashwin, the goal is to create a story based on Hindu mythology and centered on the events following Mahabharata war as well as the tenth avatar of Lord Vishnu prophesied to come. The film fails to deliver due to over-complicated…
A Heartfelt Kannada Romance That Redefines Love and Loss KS Ashoka, the director behind the surprise hit “6-5=2,” has now made a romantic film named “Dia” that is full of touching moments. It defies conventions in its genre by being a musical free romance with engaging storyline and real performances. Download Dia meme Templates and…
Eddelu Manjunatha: A Satirical Masterpiece It is through the film “Eddelu Manjunatha” that director Guru Prasad presents a funny and thought-provoking narrative that explores laziness in society and human nature. Three characters namely: Manja (Jaggesh), Nani (Tabla Nani) and Gowri (Yagna Shetty) are at the center of it all. Infact, Manja exemplifies an indolent person…
A Heartfelt Journey of Love and Friendship Raja Huli is an exceptionally lively romantic drama directed by Guru Deshapande starring Yash and Meghana Raj which has some of the most engaging roles. The film is set in a village near Mandya, and it skillfully combines the themes of love, friendship, and redemption throughout its entire…
A Heartfelt Journey through Love and Nostalgia. “Love Mocktail”-a tear-jerking journey that beautifully intertwines love, heartbreak and self-discovery in a soul-stirring manner. Darling Krishna directs the film as well as starring as the protagonist hence takes his audience to their nostalgic past through a character called Adi. Adi’s life is told from teenage years to…
Review: Weekend with Ramesh Season 5 Ramesh Aravind’s highly awaited small screen comeback through the fifth edition of “Weekend with Ramesh” has without a doubt met the high expectations. This Kannada show remains one of the most inspiring and distinct ones on our television screens, mingling inspiration, entertainment and nostalgia for all viewers. This season’s…
A Surreal Masterpiece by Upendra This series of essays has always been one of my long-term goals. Initially, I did not plan to share them through my blog, but now I find myself compelled to articulate the deep meanings and interpretations in one of my most favorite movies known as “Upendra”. The Journey in Dreamland…
A Breezy Romcom for the Hashtag Generation Chamak directed by Suni is a joyful rom-com, familiar to the present hashtag age. It is about Kush, an easy-going gynecologist and Khushi, his seemingly dumb wife. What began as a marriage of convenience ended up being a journey of self-discovery and unforeseen emotions. A Modern Take on…
A Duryodhana-Centric Mahabharata Adaptation A fresh look at Mahabharata by Munirathna’s “Kurukshetra” directed by Naganna that focuses on the complex character of Duryodhana. It was released in 3D and this Kannada language film delves into the life of Duryodhana, depicting him as a genius but flawed warrior who gets manipulated and becomes a victim of…
Plot Analysis A boy’s desire to become a billionaire and the mightiest man in KGF forms the subject of “KGF: Chapter 1” which shows how he rose from Mumbai streets to gold fields of KGF. This journalist’s story covers many years starting from those days when Rocky was living in Mysore city. His mother died…
A Timeless Kannada Classic Kannada film industry is abuzz with excitement as the Om, one of its most iconic movies completes 25 glorious years. Directed by Upendra and starring Shivarajkumar and Prema, this is a 1995 crime drama that has left an indelible mark on Sandalwood and continues to be celebrated by fans old and…
Plot Overview: Avane Srimannarayana narrates a story about lost treasure, feudal lord’s death and his stepsons who fight over to inherit his throne. The story moves forward fifteen years later with Narayana, an eccentric police officer gets caught up in the mayhem. Will they find the treasure? Who will be the winner? Setting and Inspiration:…
A Nostalgic Journey Through 1960s Bengaluru Overview of the plot Acharya and Company transports audiences back to the 1960s, where Madhusudhan Achar (Ashok), a successful civil engineer, lives with his wife Savitri (Sudha Belawadi) and their ten children in Bengaluru. Through unexpected death of Acharya their second daughter Suma (Sindhu Sreenivasa Murthy) is forced to…
Unraveling Toby: Raj B Shetty’s Dark Odyssey “Toby” follows Shetty’s groundbreaking “Garuda Gamana Vrishabha Vahana”, which was just as audacious in its storytelling. Breaking away from his typical self-mocking comedies like “Ondu Motteya Kathe”, Shetty explores the world of stylized crime films with “Toby”. In this filmic journey, Toby (played by Raj B Shetty) emerges…