| Preethse Preethse - Torture session! |
 Length is the main drawback of this film ‘Preethse Preethse’. The concept of hallucination in the protagonist is tried out rather in a boring style. The crisp handling is lacking from director Madesh who gave a super hit ‘Gaja’ in the last year. Had he limited his elastic style of presentation and added more twists to the first half this would have been a quite convincing film for the youths. Howe
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| Yodha - film at right time! |
 The Indian subcontinent that is affected by terrorism from Kashmir to Kanyakumari a regional Kannada film like ‘Yodha’ made by prestigious banner Rockline Productions serves some purpose and inject the need of patriotism, integrity and oneness among the common people. When a popular star like Darshan makes attacking speeches on terrorism and rowdy activities that is making the country a garbage ba
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| Olave Jeevana Lekkachara - Paucity of ideas! |
 Ace director Nagathihalli Chandrasekhar has become bankrupt of ideas it seems. For an ancient subject (the story he had written in the 1990’s ‘Bhoomi Gundagidhe’) he has added the Marxist elements and attacks the women via dialogues and characters. There is nothing to laugh about and Nagthi’s narrow minded approach that is a disgrace to Kannada cinema...
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| Yuva - Brilliant action in ‘Yuva’ |
 A macho hero Karthik (who is somewhat like Vishal of Tamil) with expertise in Karate ala Shanker Nag of Kannada cinema has arrived in family packed action drama ‘Yuva’. Director Narendra Babu with two of his film ‘O Gulabiye and Pallaki’ doing fairly well in the box office is now caught up with the cinema for the masses. The attention he gathers right from the first scene of the film is superb. Ac
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| Kalakaar - Harish Raj Excel |
 The protagonist is a dream chaser and not a fulfiller of it. That is Harish Raj in his debut direction, production and also a full length hero for the first time in his career of over 10 years in films.
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| Dubai Babu - Curious second half |
 If the audiences have the patience to wait till interval then they can lap up a good mix of suspense, action, thrill and usual song and dance in the second half of this ‘Dubai Babu’. How come a senior director Naganna, talented Upendra and regular producer Shailendra Babu go wrong? The twists and turns needed for the first half they have forgotten it seems. Till interval it is utter chaos! A remak
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| Seena - good in scenic beauty! |
 ‘Seena’ is good for its lovely songs that are meaningful, lovely music from AT Ravish and excellent cinematography by Jagadish Wali. ‘Seena’ is like modern day Robin Hood. He can do anything for money and what he does from such huge money is the suspense director Basavaraj Bellary maintains. In the first attempt Basavaraj has made a few good thoughts but the first half is routine and senseless. No
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| Hodi Magaa - Hopeless ‘Hat Trick Hodi Maga’ |
 A mother doing the final rites of her daughter while son is behind the bars and brother drinking the urn of sister so that she can stay with him always are the two new attempts the film ‘Hat Trick Hodi Magaa’ has made. Other wise it is a hopeless film with mindless violence and it tests the patience for slow and laborious style of presentation
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| Minchu - Without sparkle |
 Except the message that education is primary important aspect the film does not focus on any other aspects. A remake of ‘Thimuru’ this film screenplay is good. But the artists who have performed it in Kannada version should have been carefully selected. The debutant Siddanth has the monotonous outlook to the role throughout the film
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| Machcha - CONFUSED SCREENPLAY! |
 Debutant Daththu has made a lengthy screenplay and confuses in the screenplay. He has not made a thorough home work and not fed it properly to the audience.
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| Auto - Lackluster ‘Auto’ |
 Life is automatic says the Kannada film ‘Auto’. The fact is that ‘Auto’ is problematic to watch. It is such a long boring and awkward ride. The new director and producer have no knowledge of tight screenplay. While it is the sickness of director Mallikarjuna Muthalgeri to explain everything in one film it is wrong assumption of the producer Mahendra Munoth that he can take the second half of the f
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| Josh - Watch this without fail |
 Even if the parents and children miss out holidays never mind. But don’t miss this kind of film that is touching for both equally. The beauty of director Shivamani is that he holds the attention of family audience right from the first scene. He has caught hold of the pulse of family audience and his research for one and half years plus producer S.V. Babu’s talent search and go for this kind of sub
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| Savari - Good journey |
 A passable film with very good performance from Raghu Mukerji, Srinagara Kitty and Kamalini Mukerjee is good in parts. The road to trace the fiancé for the protagonist and his transformation of life is convincingly narrated. This is the remake of Telugu film ‘Gamyam’ handled for the first time by director Jacob Varghese. The flash back technique mixed in the narration is quite interesting to watch
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| Ghautham - Wholesome entertainer! |
 Synergy Images Malini Subramanyam in the maiden venture has given an energetic and enjoyable family fare for the Kannada audience. Rajiv Prasad the third generation in the family of RNR the prestigious film house of Karnataka has taken an accurate step to give an apt entertainer for the family audience.
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| Kannadadha Kiran Bedi - Glorious action feast! |
 Malashri handling both the roles is very attractive as Kiran Bedi. She has that agile look, walk and mannerisms are absolutely fabulous. The dubbing done to her role and dialogues gets applaud for her every now and then in the cinema halls. She has to cut down her stoutness
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| Yee Shathamanada Veera Madhakari - Action ruckus! |
 Box office hero of Kannada cinema Sudeep is fed up of giving two softies it seems. The action hero has loaded with senseless action in his third directorial venture. What is going wrong, why so much of brutal killings, what happened to intelligence in handling crooks cruelty you would ask while watching this lengthy and laborious film
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| Anjadhiru - Good in parts |
 The first laxity of this film is wrong casting. The second one is the inaccurate screenplay. The third laborious aspect of this film is its screenplay
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| Baaji - Alok excel! |
 However Kannada filmdom has got a new tall looking handsome youngster from the family of an actor. That is Alok who has good screen presence and left a strong mark that he can deliver good results in the coming days
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| Rajakumari - Just an average watch |
 The movie lacks quickness in narration that makes the audience yawn inside the cinema halls. The splendid camera work by Joshi and three lovely tunes from Harikrishna plus the brilliant performance from Balaji and Kanniha save the grace of this cinema
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| Nam Yajamanru - gripping and entertaining |
 Dr. Vishnuvardhana has given spectacular performance again after ‘Aptha Mithra’. He has that cool and composed nature. Just from his facial expressions and movement of eyes he does wonders on screen. He has two action scenes in this film that are very well handled
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| E Sambhashne - Wasted Effort |
 Nothing absorbing in 'E Sambashane'!
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| Venkata In Sankata - Excellent Entertainer |
 You cannot miss this complete family entertainer!
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| Samskaravantha - HEART TOUCHING |
 Everything is good in this film except for the technical aspects. Made on the life of Mahadeva, the
unclaimed body cremator is blood curdling. Mahadeva the state award winner has so far cremated more than 78000 unclaimed bodies in more than two decades of his profession. Based on the life of such a human and humble personality director K. Parthasaarathi has produced the cinema besides writing the
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| Kurunadu - ORTHODOX VS NEED OF THE HOUR |
 The film which won two state awards in the category of art direction (for director and art director of this film G Murthy), best voice over (for Champa Shetty) and the best actress award for the beautiful Lakshmi Hegde, which was a near miss in the recently announced Karnataka state film awards for 2007-2008, 'Kurunadu' has set the standard with its subject,
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| Birugali - mediocre |
 The main stay of this film is actor Chetan. His looks, pony tail and cooling glass in addition to silent style of dialogue delivery are worth taking note. Sithara Vaidya is impressive but not Charismatic Bharadwaj. Action scenes have been composed very well
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| Junglee - action extravaganza |
 After a moderate hit like 'Bombaat', Rockline Venkatesh production aims at the masses in 'Junglee'. Packed with action, romance, crisp dialogues and a tinge of message to the society 'Junglee' is an action feast for the fans of actor Vijay of 'Dhuniya' fame
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| Ambari - Obstacle is second half |
 The lovers in 'Ambari' watch 'Amrutha Dhaare' and escape in a cycle from Bangalore to Agra where 'Taj Mahal' is situated. In 'Amrutha Dhare' it was the wish of actress Ramya to die in front of 'Taj Mahal' that the hero Dhyaan fulfills. In 'Ambari' the hero takes his fiancé to Taj Mahal and he dies in front of it.
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| Meghave Meghave - Good in parts! |
 Ram has the aggressive capacity and he has the right requirement to fit in to this role. The grace what we find on screen once Sudeep appears in the guest role is not found in Gracy Singh. She does not fit the heroine label.
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| Jolly Days - Well done boys! |
 This is a fabulous attempt and worth watching by the entire family. There is very good give and take for parents and children who are in the teen age. 'Jolly Days' is not the merry life in the college days. It shows the apt thinking pattern our young generation should inculcate so that they could do justice for their personal career and those who have given birth to them
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| Shivamani - Good in parts |
 The majority of first time director is over confident. They do not make precise and apt script and screenplay. Convincing the producer by director is not enough today.
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| Circus - Good attempt |
 Director Dayal Padmanabhan in his first home production has given a passable film. Had he worked very tight on the script with some more interesting twists and turns the film 'Circus' could have been a taut thriller.
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| Kempa - Good in parts |
 'Kempa' is an action extravaganza with revenge saga, gang war and some lovely tunes set in the good backdrop. Debutant director Jagadish has left strong promises that he is here to stay in Kannada cinema.
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| Anu - Lacks social responsibility |
 Prof. Mahesh (Balu) is madly in love with Jyothi (Rashmi) a medical college student of his college. Prof. Mahesh tries to convince Jyothi that he knows her from previous birth but that is pooh-poohed by Jyothi. The astute student Jyothi considering donation of human organs is a yeomen service signs the application in her college to donate her organs after death.
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| Ghulama - Disgusting Ghulama |
 The first crop of the year 2009 'Ghulama' Kannada film is disgusting one. 'Ghulama' deserved to be better in all the departments. Tushar Ranganath has not left any promises from his first film.
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| Haage Summane - Wasted effort |
 Story writer of mega hit film 'Mungaru Male' Preetham Gubbi has nothing much to boast in his debut direction 'Haage Summane'. He tests the patience with nothing much to tell in this wafer thin story line.
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| Rocky - Rocky is tolerable |
 A musical love story from famous editor Nagendra Urs in his second directorial venture is good in parts. Firstly the protagonist Yash is convincing in his first film as full length hero, secondly the songs in the film are impressive, thirdly Bienca Desai in her debut is very promising and she is in the range of Bollywood.
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| Neen Yare - Pleasant surprise! |
 Debutant Sindesh has made a clever and clean family entertainer. The only drawback in him is the length. Had he pruned 20 percent of the film 'Neenyaare' could have been even more spectacular.
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| Masth Maja Madi - A laudable laugh riot |
 Sudeep has fire in his role and he is cool in his portions. Komal Kumar is the main screen stealer in this film. His timing is perfect. Vijaya Raghavendra, Diganth and Nagkiran keeping aside their image of a hero, have done an excellent job in this film. Jennifer Kotwal looks pretty in the Chori Chori song. In the sundry roles Rangayana Raghu, Sihikahi Chandru, Bullet Prakash, Tennis Krishna, Umas
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| Janumadha Gelathi - Disappointing |
 As a director known for good craftsmanship in a number of films in Kannada renowned cameraman too Dinesh Baboo inspired from French poem 'Yellow Handkerchief' this time tests the patience of audience with lethargic style in the first half of the film.
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| Paramesha Panwala - Fare for fans |
Paramesha (Shivarajakumar) cannot see his sister Lakshmi (Sonu) suffer. He does not care even for CM or PM when they trouble his sister. At such a point the police officer (played by Srinivasamurthy) deceive Paramesha with good words. On why the cop did it like that is interesting.
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| Akka Thangi - Well done! |
 For the remake followers the senior director with good track record S.Mahender has given an answer. From the 'desi' folk song 'Punyakoti' (the wild tiger and innocent honest cow tale in the song Dharani Mandala Madhyadholage….) director S.Mahender has touched with a caption 'Sathyave Namma Thayi Thande' (Truth is nothing but parents).
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| Ganga Cauvery - Visual treat |
 Very often Kannada filmdom is known for setting records. Here is one Kannada film 'Ganga Cauvery' that is shot at the mighty Himalaya region twice for the film and the hero of the film Akshay falls from 350 feet height stunning the audience at Kulu Manali is mind blowing. These are the two vital records set by 'Ganga Cauvery' – Rs.4 crores venture by first time producer R.V.Venkatappa. Shooting in
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| Slum Bala - Wasted effort |
 What is the excitement when the contents in the print are transmitted on screen? That is the major danger for this film.
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| Navagraha - Foul Thought |
 Being Mysoreans how come Darshan and Dinakar think of robbing the 'Golden Howdah' for the subject. However the planning made to steal the Golden Howdah looks well below the average. Dialogues are crisp from Chintan. The IT and BT industry is also involved in other form of smuggling should have been avoided by the dialogue writer.
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| Nannusire - Well Done |
 When a series of newcomers submerging in failures here is duo directors - Velupriyan and Santosh with a very tight script and screenplay to boast that the days of youths have not gone. The duo supported well to make the film lavishly by producer Ashok makes an interesting film with the present on going issue of acid attack in the subject. But how this issue is looked at and punishment to the crime
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| Sangama - Pleasant treat |
 One of the strongest media of entertainment cinema is also a very responsible medium. Understanding this factor SV Productions in yet another lavish and well thought out film gives a message in their family entertainer that 'Belief is more important than Love'.
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| Sangathi - A big blunder! |
 The whole film is a big bore with an exception to a few lovely tunes and a few action scenes catching the attention. Director Srinivasaraju is a novice. He should have taken advice for his script and narration from a cross section of people when he is handling the debut film for him and for the debut of producer son Chetan. The overconfidence of the director should not burn crores of rupees of the
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| Payana - PROTRACTED |
 Like all most all the newcomers the sickening aspect of this director is protracted length and narration, where even a little issue takes too much of the time to be told to the audience. Kiran Govi has not left any spark to shine in his debut venture
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| Vamshi - Sticks to formula |
 The heart burns of a rowdy son getting rejected by the final panel in the interview for the cop post is understood. The higher ups rejecting such upright youth is in the book of rules is also admitted. But why a new shade is not extended instead of the youth taking on law into his hands and jumping to underworld to meet his ends? This is the usual turn of events. This is what not expected from a d
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| PUC - Responsible movie |
 SR Brothers giving poor performance in 'Nanjundi' has taken the revenge by giving a pleasant surprise. Some of the scene conceiving is good, the performances are above average, songs are very well done and cinematography is another cynosure of the film 'PUC'.
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| Budhivantha - Uppi excel |
 The film ‘Budhivantha’ is according to the title. It is intelligently narrated with loads of dialogue from Upendra that is very kicking and peppy for the fans. With major shades of KB’s ‘Naan Avanillai’ the film is polished well to suit the image of Upendra.
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| Dheemaku - Commendable effort |
 Well done Naveen Krishna! Son of one of the most powerful actors of Kannada cinema Srinivasamurthy has lived up to the expectations in his first independent film as hero in 'Dheemaku'. Every area of this film making is planned and prepared well to suit the present crop of films in the commercial format.
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| Chaitrada Chandrama - Protracted |
 Pankaaj (Pankaaj) is a marvelous cricket player. His father intention in life is that his son should occupy the national team and become international cricket player. Pankaaj works hard and proves from his county matches that he is a cricket player to watch.
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| Ganesha Maththe Bandha - Wholesome entertainer |
 Off late we rarely get to watch this kind of wholesome family entertainer. Deviating from big screen for six years the expert on 'Ganesha' series in Kannada filmdom Phani Ramachandra has churned out a memorable film with a full package of emotions, comedy, good message, lovely songs and cinematography.
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| Maadesha - Action in abundance! |
 Director Ravi Srivatsa in the cloud of controversy right from the beginning of his career in 'Deadly Soma' has made this film for a section of audience. He is fond of creating sensation it seems. The permanent fans of Shivarajakumar family audience would not dare to come and watch this film. Violence is so furious. For the young and feeble hearts this is going to faint them in some particular acti
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| Kodagana Koli Nungitha - Passable film |
 A remake of Telugu film 'Maheshwari' (starring Venkatesh and Katrina Kaif) the Kannada version is lengthy in narration. Copying every scene is not supposed to be the rudimentary of remake films is what Victory Vasu should know first. It should be adjusted to the nativity chopping the inconsequential scenes while adapting it.
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| Arjun - Action feast |
 'Arjun' who is expert in Kung Fu, Karate and Kick box office – he gets training from foreign experts and comes back to his home town to receive the post of Assistant commissioner of Police. He is the son of nearly 200 crores worth father played by Ananthnag and mother Urvashi. He has special bondage with his father. His father wants him to be clean in his profession and never bog down to anyone.
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| Anthu Inthu Preethi Banthu - Love at last |
 A passable remake of Telugu film 'Adavari Matalaku Ardhale Verule' bothers in its length. The screenplay and direction of Veerashanker is attractive and the lead pair Aditya Babu and Ramya takes the film to greater heights.
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| Bombaat - Action feast from lover boy |
 Lover boy Golden star Ganesh with series of hits to his credit turns action hero from this 'Bombaat'. His much loved dialogue is rather harsh in this film but he plays the role with lot of intelligence is what gives pleasant surprise to the audience. Instead of making it a full length action cinema director D.Rajendra Babu has efficiently drawn the screenplay with mother sentiment and responsibili
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| Nanda Deepa - Poorly made |
 The village bright boy Ramu (Master Manoj) despite of giving all medical help to his mother Shantha (Shruthi) loses the asthmatic mother in the absence of his father Naganna (Devaraj).
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| Taj Mahal - Fine spell by debutant Chandru |
 Debutant R.Chandru has made a watchful debut in his maiden film 'Taj Mahal'. He has the right mixture for a commercial format and follows his senior director Prem in the narration.
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| Moggina Manasu - Good in parts |
 The second film from 'Mungaru Male' producer E.Krishnappa coming on the screen after a battle with the regional censor board with U/A certificate from Tribunal is good in some parts. The routine style of narration of teenage girls crossing limits and parents getting worried is out of date subject. Having four cases of teenage girls the director tries to hold a mirror to the society in an avant-gar
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| Minchina Ota - Unconvincing |
 Director AMR Ramesh got laurels for good cinematography done by Randy in 'Cyanide' and he continues it in 'Minchina Ota'. Thanks to cinematographer of high caliber P.Rajan this time. His work is the only redeeming feature of the film. The siblings Vijaya Raghavendra and Srimurali for the first time do not set a tall order. The lack of good story and usual screenplay is a big bottleneck of this fil
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| Meravanige - Must see |
 The bubbly Nandini (Andrita Ray) and shining Vijay (Prajwal Devaraj) are at loggerheads in the college days. Nandini's father Avinash is ACP while Vijay's father Bhanuprakash is DCP.
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| Nee Tata Na Birla - Could have been better |
 Director Nagendra Magadi Pandu is influenced by various comedy films and situations that evoke laughter. He has the age old theme but does not convince despite of having two well known stars V.Ravichandran and Jaggesh.
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| Kamannana Makkalu - It is a mediocre |
 Kamanna (Doddanna) has brought up Ramanna (Sudeep) and Kittanna (Rockline Venkatesh) from childhood. All the three are efficient thieves. One fine day they all decide to give up their profession of stealing and settle down in some other place.
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| Aakaasha Gange - A fine family entertainer |
 Director Dinesh Baboo's one of the best films in the career of 25 years 'Akasha Gange' is a wholesome entertainer with clean and tidy narration. How come this film stayed in the cans for two years? Distributor Haroon has taken the right step in releasing this family entertainer
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| Bandhu Balaga - Old Bottle Old Wine |
 Once again banking on age old theme this film 'Bandhu Balaga' is targeted at family audience. The concept is very old and the making deserved to be better. The performances are very good the songs are placed at right time that has lot of meaning in it.
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| Neene Neene - Good in Parts |
 It is a mobile chatting and mobile love between Abisekh (Dhyaan) and Nandini (Aishwarya Nag). After a few pranks from Nandini it is time to fall in love. Nandini's father a rich software guy Rajasekhar does not come in the way on hearing the whereabouts of his son in law.
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| Indhra - Routine masala film |
 Darshan in double role for the first time is cool and killing.
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| Prachanda Ravana - Lacks power and continuity |
 'Prachanda Ravana' begins with Ravan shaking the 'Kailasa Parvath' the throne of lord Shiva and Parvathi from the power of his penance. Lord Shiva has not yet given the blessings. This makes Ravan to take extreme step of cutting off his head. This alerts Lord Shiva who comes before Ravan and gives him the 'Atmalinga'.
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| Mussanje Maathu - Emotional best |
 In the days of action and violence ruling the cinema industry in all languages the debutant director Mahesh has taken daring step to churn out a beautiful emotional cinema 'Mussanje Maathu' with a strong dose of social message in it.
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| Baaba - Hopelessly made 'Baba' |
 This is a hopelessly made film. There is nothing new in the script, screenplay, dialogues and direction. Trishul gives a long boring film that tests your patience. Three songs have been well captured. Pragna looks charming in her debut and debutant actor Karthik shape up better in all areas.
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| Gange Baare Thunge Baare - Pleasant film |
 In a triangular love story the efficient director Kokila Sadhu comes out with a significant screenplay and in the climax he applies a simple answer. However with good looking faces on screen keeping aside vulgarity and violence here is a pleasant film for the hot summer.
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| Thaayi - Memorable mother |
 A mother for society! This is the right attitude what the century old written novel of Russian writer Maxim Gharki emphasizes. The film 'Thaayi' (based on Maxim Gharki's 'Mother') is not self centered is the first appreciable factor.
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| Aramene - Tactfully Handled |
 'Aramane' meaning palace is not with peace and harmony. This is the house of Rajashekar Urs (Ananthnag) an aged man who thought of marrying again after departure of his wife that cause deep agony to the three children. Condemning the attitude of Urs three children have walked out of the house 20 years ago. In these years Urs is in the company of a servant Basya in the house and his favorite is On
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| Mr Garagasa - Time pass cinema |
 This is all about the story teller tale of woes. Before Muniya (Komalkumar) unravel his story he engages everyone and unites the broken hearts.
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| Accident - Magnificently made 'Accident' |
 Ramesh Aravind playing the disenchanted husband losing beautiful wife has been effortless. He is already the darling of middle class audience. In this film 'Accident' as a director and actor he gets full marks. The right locations, team of artists and technicians has further increased the quality of this film.
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| Satya In Love - Action Extravaganza |
 The highly expected big budget Kannada film starring superstar Shivarajkumar and sizzling Genelia is a mediocre film with action feast. There are some melodious tunes, absorbing cinematography and quick screenplay from the debutant director.
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| Ghooli - Film for Sudeep fans |
 With two moving movies such as 'My Autograph' and 'No.73 Shanthinivas' heading the megaphone too the stylish actor Sudeep showed the path of shifting over from usual ruts. But he has succumbed to commercial formula in 'Ghooli'. Sudeep films are watched curiously and he is one of the few actors around us who deliver goods. He is a brilliant emotional actor has wasted his effort in this action film.
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| Nanda Loves Nanditha - Rude and crude |
 'Nanda love Nanditha' is in the same direction it seems. Carelessly driven out sons should become the underworld dons the film passes the message rather stupidly.
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| Varasdhara - Fine effort |
 Debutant director Guru Deshpande has done a neat and tidy work
although he is inspired from 'God Father' and 'Sircar' films.
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| Shivani - Lacks strength |
 The flash back technique he has deployed in the beginning of the cinema is the main disturbance. He does not come back to the original position from where he started.
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| Inthi Ninna Preethiya - It is sickening |
 Rajeev (Krishna) a good student in painting hails from a decent family. His brother is a lecturer in a college. He has the affection of mother from his sister in law.
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| Yuga Yugagale Sagali - Disappointing |
 This is a love and revenge saga we have seen number of times on silver screen. The debutant director Shashankraj fails to impress with such a wafer thin storyline.
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| Bindhaas - Puneeth excel Hansika shines |
 Power star Puneeth Rajakumar seems to have fallen in love to the first half screenplay. The usual Police, underworld don and love winning at the end have been poured on the silver screen time and again.
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| Avva - Nothing Worthwhile |
 The high expectations director of repute Kavitha Lankesh 'Avva' has built up falls flat. This is a readable episode of her father P.Lankesh 'Mussanje Kathaprasanga' not for film media. That is because of the contents that are distasteful.
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| Hani Hani - Wasted Effort |
 Director Sharan working out strongly on the script has failed to give the speed for the film. This is a family film provided everyone has excess of time to watch. The script narration is like going to Chennai from Bangalore via Mumbai. So much of time he consumes to reach to the climax.
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| Navashakthi Vaibhava - Good in parts |
 This is a film on the significance of nine goddesses popular and prayed in the god fearing houses of Karnataka. The film is good because it gives a travelogue experience.
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| Beladingalaagi Baa - Mediocre film |
 Ace dialogue writer turned director and screenplay writer M.S.Ramesh fails to give kicking moment in the long drawn out 'Beladingalaagi Baa'. He has handled the film in a soft nature without giving the required jerks to attract the masses.
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| Gaalipata - Glorious in parts |
 The biggest hype of the recent times 'Gaalipata' of highly popular actor golden star Ganesh and dexterous director Yogaraj Bhat together again after 'Mungaru Male' (reaping Rs.50 crores) is a clean entertainer but not up to the expectations.
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| Honganasu - Lackadaisical |
 For the built up Rathnaja has given for making his second film 'Honganasu' and his hot headed nature the result of the film is lackadaisical. In showcasing the pure affection of 'Attige Maidhuna' (Sister in law and brother in law) he crosses the border.
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| Gaja - Feast for Darshan fans |
 Gaja (Darshan) hailing from an undivided family is a man with nerves. He brings in a strange guest to the house that is Shwetha (Navya Nayar). Every member of the family is suspicious about whereabouts of Shwetha.
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| Preethi Eke Bhoomi Melidhe - Deserved to be better |
 Director Prem with lovely track record in his maiden film as actor has churned out unique subject in an opulent style. What is deserved to be better are the length, takings of the film, editing and music. He wins as a director but fails miserably as an actor. Why is 'Love' on earth the title of the film – 'Preethi Eke Bhoomi Melidhe' is a poignant story of lovers told in protracted style. What is
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| Naanu Neenu Jodi - Worth watching |
 The redeeming features of this film are the good screenplay, acting by Vijaya Raghavendra, Madhumitha, lovely music by Hamsalekha and pleasant photography
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| E Bandhana - Sensible and stylish |
 There is no such thing as 'On the way out'. As long as you are still doing something interesting and good, you're in business because you're still breathing. Old age isn't so bad when you consider the alternative. It is not a drag getting old for the protagonist and his wife in this film 'E Bandhana' ala 'Make Way for Tomorrow' or 'Bhagbhan' or 'School Master'. What the son wishes to forget, the g
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| Right Adhre - Novel Attempt! |
 There are four groups in this film each one is not connected. But all of them have their own problems and pressures in life. John is in love with Pallavi but she is floored for porno CD. The cameraman on bed with Pallavi hurts innocent John that makes him to commit suicide. Pallavi despite of being a part of pornography takes courage and says both good and bad people have right to live on earth.
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| Gunavantha - Protracted |
 There is nothing to write good about lovely star Premkumar. This is a wrong choice for him. He is not an action hero on Kannada screen. To get that tag in the film his efforts to build up muscles should have been focused. He is good in romantic roles. Rekha has the monotonous role. There is nothing to express her acting ability. Rangayana Raghu, Avinash and Sharan are boring
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| Lava Kusha - Fare for fans |
 This is a high voltage action drama that keeps the fans 'Kush' but not lovely from the point of view of class audience. What is expected from two top action heroes who are good in emotion and comedy is not served here in this film. Box office is the only target of the team of this film. Entertainment and age old theory in the wafer thin subject line is not enough with two powerful stars together.
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| Orata – I Love You - It is gripping |
 Director Sri has worked hard to keep the attention of the audience tight through the screenplay in his very first venture. That is the main saving grace of this tragic love story 'Orata…I love you'
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| Hethre Hennanne Herabeku - Obselete Theme! |
 This is a touching film for the women in the society
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| Chanda - Terrific Action masala! |
 In the career of director S.Narayan this is a different kind of cinema. He has not included so much of action and violence in his earlier films right from the days of 'Chaitradha Premanjali' in early 90's. The director has not bothered to know what the 'A' center audience can appreciate from 'Chanda'. However with several responsibilities S.Narayan is a multifaceted director of the box office.
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| Ganesha - Neatly made 'Ganesha' |
 The hype this film created is because of the presence of two famous senior comedy actors Jaggesh and Ananthnag handled by stylish and dexterous director Dinesh Baboo is an above average film.
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| Snehanjali - Dhruv is detectable! |
 Creativity is merely a plus name for regular activity… any activity becomes creative when the doer cares about doing it right or better. In the case of 'Snehanjali' the lead actor a dumb and deaf boy Dhruv in his debut has shown how creative he is and made the normal physically fit actors to be more attentive. Understanding his limits he has put in a great effort.
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| Yuga - An action feast! |
 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 accor
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| Aa Dinagalu - Not appealing |
 Chetan (Chetan) and Mallika (Archana) are in deep love. Chetan is a business magnet a Konkani Brahmin with a vast empire of his father while Mallika is a dance teacher hailing from Vokkaliga community. T
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| Geleya - Not up to the mark |
 The two guys look like Amul babies on screen and how one can imagine them as underworld dons holding pistol. This is the age for them to do tricky, interesting and lover boy roles.
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| Circle Rowdy - It is disgusting |
 Vinod Prabhakar is on the foot steps of his late father Tiger Prabhakar. Five action directors composing the stunts for this film is the only new thing in this film.
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| Shukra - Senseless 'Shukra' |
 Veteran actress Leelavathi in an attempt to give the action image to her son fails to impress in the script she has prepared. The film is full of action scenes with not even wafer thin interesting story line.
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| Krishna - The heart stealer! |
 Lord Krishna has the tag of 'Kalla Krishna' - a stealer! This 'Krishna' is a ‘heart stealer’ who sacrifices for love. Love is not just a four letter word for the protagonist. This is a love without attachment and expectation. It is beyond mother's love for him.
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| Road Romeo - A good entertainer |
 With a title like 'Road Romeo' the eminent director Saiprakash gives something different for the youths and elders at a time. The main focus he lays on the responsibility before love blossoming and the caring attitude of a son in the house.
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| Milana - Puneeth and Parvathi excel |
 Keep aside the inspiration the director has taken from a few films and watch this film. This is very interesting in parts. The combination of Prakash and Puneeth Rajkumar for the first time has not given something big but the film is not boring.
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| Anatharu - Spectacularly Made |
 This is a film to watch. The agony, pain, struggle, innocence, severe turbulence is all packed in this film.
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| Nali Naliyutha - Well done Anirudh |
 Besides being an entertainment media the cinema focusing on valuable contents for the growth of self respect, concern towards society would be a boon for the developing country.
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| Ninedhe Nenapu - Mayoor shines |
 In this long drawn out love saga director Madan Patel has made fairly engaging film. The second half filled with anxious moments keeps the audience guessing.
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| Mathadu Mathadu Mallige - Superbly crafted |
 With powerhouse of talented artistes and technicians director Nagathihalli Chandrasekhar has taken impeccable performances and technically the film is apt.
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| Savi Savi Nenapu - Lethargic attempt |
 This film 'Savi Savi Nenapu' does not touch our heart or stir our soul. The pace is slow and the narrative is not taut as there are unnecessary deviations from the main plot. The songs though melodious are not spaced properly.
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| Manmatha - Mediocre handling |
 The struggle of a handicap person is portrayed and at the same time the error is also copied. The transplant of eyes from one to another is disclosed in this Kannada version that is against to the medical laws.
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| Meera Madhava Raghava - A clean family entertainer |
 The story is the unusual stuff in 'MMR'. The way director of repute T.N.Seetharam presented it is excellent. For the fans of television supreme director Seetharam this is an unadulterated entertainment which they lap up.
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| Snehana Preethina - Partially good |
 A film on the significance of 'Friendship' and 'Love' suffers from justice to friendship – there is betrayal of friendship. The height of friendship is suspected suddenly. The twenty years pals separate.
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| Ugadi - Lacklustre |
 This is a remake of Telugu film 'Santosham' - the reputed director here in Kannada Saiprakash has blindly followed the remake. In journalism there is a saying no good story is written. It is always re-written.
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| Sathyavan Savithri - Made for couple |
 Ramesh back in action after the super hit 'Rama Shama Bhama' as director and actor gives a thoroughly enjoyable comedy entertainer. The screenplay is smooth and the artiste selection he has made is apt. Clever in his approach intelligent Ramesh has made changes to Hindi film 'Maine Pyaar Kyoo Kiya' (Salman Khan, Sohail Khan, Sushmitha Sen, Katrina Kaif and Arshad Warsi).
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| Cheluvina Chittara - Disappointing |
 Director of some of the top ranking films S.Narayan is not using his strength properly. A wafer thin story line in 'Cheluvina Chittara' with lot of unimportant situations looks very pathetic. It is a wrong choice for current winning horse Comedy Time Ganesh. This is a wasted effort.
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| No.73 Shanthinivas - Spectacular film for family |
 Intelligent and consummate director Sudeep has taken a big risk this time without usual heroic elements for his image and offered a pretty good film for the family audience.
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