Avva Kannada Movie

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Banner: Pyramid Saimira LimitedÂ
Cast: Shruthi, Vijay, Smitha, Enagi Nataraj, Rangayana Raghu, Hanumakka, Master Rakesh, Arundhathi, Siddaraj KalyankarÂ
Direction: Kavitha LankeshÂ
Music: Issac

Movie Review
Avva comes as a breath of fresh air, in terms of its story content, narration and even authentic characterization. It also presents the rural milieu in a most realistic fashion, with all its crudeness, cruelty, humanity, exploitation and social discrimination.
Kavitha Lankesh has really bounced back through the film which is based on the novel written by her father Late Prof. Lankesh. Lankesh is certainly one of the best writers in Kannada literature and this novel that was written some time in the late seventies, was much appreciated for the deep insights it offered into rural life and the authentic portrayal of its characters. Obviously Kavitha who got into film direction with the film Deveeri based on her father’s short story thought of again going back to her father’s rich literary contribution to stage a comeback. Her previous film ‘Kalki’ based on a story written by the Tamil writer Kalki was a big flop.
Avva revolves around Aane Baddi Rangavaa, a fiercely independent widow who is highly protective towards Savanthri. Savanthri has already become an object of titillation for the rural folk, but she is in deep love with Byaadara Manja who belongs to a lower caste. And there are other characters like Michine Baramanna, a highly jealous trouble shooter and a teen aged boy Kariya who observes all the things that happen around him with curiosity, anguish and disgust. There is also Sanneeraiah who is a typical character that could easily be seen in every village.
While P.Lankesh chose to narrate the story through the eyes of Kariya the boy, Kavitha has taken liberties to go ahead with a straight forward narration of the story. Though she is loyal to the main plot of the novel, Kavitha has also shown some discretion and independence. Perhaps this may not go well with the people who have much liked the novel and instead may appeal to the audience who see the film without having read the novel.
The dialogues of the film written by Chandregowda are first rate, and some of the dialogues have been taken straight off the novel. The dialogues may seem a bit crude, but Kavitha has retained them because of her passion for a realistic presentation. And the folk oriented songs composed by music director Issac also bring in some relief. Award winning cameraman Madhu Ambat has captured the rural beauty at its best.
Kavitha has taken courage not to include any superficial thrills or even a fight sequence, even with action hero Vijay in the leading role. There are many abusive dialogues which have been retained in the film, and a few bold kissing sequences which made the Censors hand over an A certificate to the film. But Kavitha has placed confidence on the strength of her script and has decided to go ahead with all these sequences, without much worrying about the A certificate tag.
Shruthi comes out with a stunning performance in the role of Aane Baddi Rangavva. For a popular hero like Vijay the film offers a character of substance; something that he had been denied so far. He does not get much screen prominance like in other films, but still comes out good with a fabulous performance. New comer Smitha is a revelation and is certain to go places.
Rangayana Raghu, Arundhathi Jathkar and Enagi Nataraj have delivered superb performances as well.

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Slum Bala Kannada Movie

Slum Bala Cast and Crew:
Release Date: 7th Nov 2008
Producer: Syed Amaaan, and M.S.Ravindra
Director: Sumana Kittur
Starring: Vijay and Shuba Punja.
Music: Arjun
Story/Screenplay: Agni Shridhar

Slum Bala Movie Review

The title has a slum in it; the story is based on a slum, the major character of this film hails from slum. But when it comes to execution, debutant director Sumana Kittur’s Slum Bala oozes with unmistakable class. Slum Bala is without doubt one of the finest films on the underworld in the Kannada film industry.

It’s funny when you come to think of it. Here is a woman director, a debutant at that, making one of the finest films on underworld which is totally the area of ‘men.’ Other directors who are churning out the underworld films like mega serials can easily a take a leaf out of Sumana’s book (or the whole book instead!). Her restrained handling of subject and her approach towards the narration is amazingly restrained. So restrained that minus Vijay’s character, the film could well have been a documentary on the nexus between the Bangalore police and the politicians.

Interestingly, it’s this same lack of melodrama that provides the film with a touch of authenticity. Backed by solid screenplay by Agni Shridhar, Sumana narrates the story of a small time slum rowdy, who is expatriated from Bangalore. The rowdy works as a bouncer in a dance bar in Mumbai and falls in love with Mallige (Shubha Punja), a dancer in the bar. But the police chief of Bangalore (Shashikumar) calls him back to Bangalore to assassinate Cable Manja (Dharmendra).

As you can see, the story has nothing special about it. We have seen countless such stories before. But it’s the handling of the story that deserves a special mention. In its entire narration, the narration rarely goes overboard and stays within its limits to make you believe in the story.

Those who are used to the melodramatic narration of the underworld subject in Kannada may find the story too slow in pace. Much of the film is all about political games and counter games that might disappoint those who expect at least 10-15 dead bodies in the first three reels of the film. Also, the film seems to be inspired from Satya and Company in many places.

Vijay looks every bit of the character he is playing. His dark complexion and muscular body are just what the doctor ordered for this role. He is one of those rare guys in Kannada who can change from a helpless simpleton to a dangerous killer in matter of seconds and make it look completely believable. Shubha Punja is as cute as ever and there is a marked improvement in her acting from Moggina manassu days. Umashri is lively and other supporting cast is good too.

Shashikumar, who was bound to play hapless elder brother in recent times, has got a powerful role and has made full use of it.

Slum Bala does have its faults. But those are negligible considering the refreshing approach it has taken towards narrating the story.



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Cast: Vijay, Kavya, Sudha Belawadi, Mico Nagaraj, Mahadevu
Direction: Chandra
Music: Arjun

Yuga - An action feast!

He is a ruffian. Robust in build! Ugly in looks! Terror to trouble shooters! He can put down tormentors who come from any direction. He can rise above the ground and use his two legs to hit at the prominent nerve at the neck. That is 'Yuga'. The orphan child grows in slum and streets make it a point to earn money. Money is everything for him. Morality is next to him. Because he has been treated shabbily in life.

Yuga (Vijay) with his group takes revenge on the prominent underworld don Pai in Mangalore. He did not expect the danger would be so strong for him. The police in an encounter to this killing by Yuga shoot him in the stomach. He escapes from there and in an isolated house he gets treatment. He is advised to stay there for ten days as the hunt to put him down is going on everywhere. Yuga does according to his master.

In his 10 days stay in the rural doctor house he knows what affection is and how important it is to life. He meets Harini (Kavya) who is suffering from severe bronchitis in this village. The bail application is ready for Yuga and he is forced to leave the village and surrender. Back after bail Yuga has real problems shooting up. The Pai gang from Mangalore hatches a plot. Around this time his mentor needs his help to win the election.

What happens to Yuga in the stiff opposition from Pai gang? You want to know it. Go and watch this action feast.

In his debut director Chandra has worked on the scenes not on the story. His screenplay is tight and appealing to the front benchers.

Dhuniya Vijay action scenes are splendid. His front and back somersaults and strength in action is the redeeming feature of this film. He has to improve in dialogue deliver and make an attempt to look decent. Kavya has no big deal in her debut. Sudha Belawadi's controlled emotion is as usual best.

The second notable aspect of this film is cinematography by Veenus Murthy. The angles he has chosen the action scenes he has captured deserves him applaud. Two songs are OK in 'Yuga'.

A film for action lovers 'Yuga' showcases actor Vijay's capacity in electrifying stunts.

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