Anukokunda Oka Roju Review

We break the suspense right at the start. Well, Jagapathi Babu has been the best kept secret in the film. The makers just pulled a surprise on us by spring him on us in the film. His role has been a...

Saradhaara Review

Darshan, who made his debut as a hero four years ago, has come back in a new avatar in "Saradhaara". He has made a bold move in shedding the image of an action hero and playing a do.&...

Jyeshta Review

"Jyeshta" does not have an unusual story, but the narration is full of appeal. The film reminds one of Malayalam hit "Valliyattan", but the scriptwriter has remixed it so well...

Onkaara Review

"Onkaara" is a film made on a large canvas and can be compared to any non-Kannada film in terms of richness and presentation. The film has excellent production values, a big-star cast and...

Kanti Review

Debutant director Bharat has an explosive subject in the love affair between a Kannadiga boy and a Marathi girl in a hostile environment.The film is shot in Belgaum, which has a mix of Kannada and...

Kalasipalya Review

Director Om Prakash Rao has a formula for making a commercial film. Rather than working hard on a story and a script, he lifts some sequences from here and there and makes a hotchpotch with a loose...

Nalla Review

"Nalla" is a welcome relief for filmgoers looking for clean films. Lyric-writer Nagendra Prasad has done a commendable job in his first directorial venture with "Nalla". It is to...

Maharaja Review

Director Sai Prakash's latest offering "Maharaja" is made in the mould of a 1960s south Indian melodrama - like many of his earlier films. Though some of his earlier attempts have been...

Jagapati (Ye Center Aina OK) Review

Even an ordinary story can be made into a `watchable' movie with a skilful screenplay. And on the contrary, even a workable story can be let down by a silly script.It is the case of latter in...

Santhosha Review

Playback singer Rajesh makes his debut as an actor in "Santhosha", which also introduces Sidhdharth, a Kashmiri Pandit settled in Mumbai, as the hero.  Pranathi, who has made a...

Kanchanaganga Review

"Kanchanaganga" is certainly not the usual love story, but at the same time it cannot be bracketed with unusual films.Director S.V. Rajendra Singh has focused more on telling the story in...

Rishi Review

Director Prakash has not fallen victim to the 'second film syndrome' - of a filmmaker who shows a lot of promise in his first film but fails to deliver in his second attempt.   "Rishi...

Silsiilay Review

It would be the easiest thing to dismiss this enrapturing ensemble-piece as just one more attempt by a film critic to crossover to the other side.It would also be the most unjust and creatively...

Aparichithudu Review

It is difficult to quibble over  Aparichithudu, a film whose scale has never been attempted before in Indian films. It is a wide-canvas dream thought up by Shankar's sense of grandeur. It is a...

Bachke Rehna Re Baba Review

You gawk and gasp at the sheer temerity of this so called comedy about an aunt-niece pair conning gullible bachelors of every shape and size out of their millions.Whatever happened to good old...

Pouran Review

There is a history and tradition of political films in Kerala. These films deal with topical issues or those that are of historical significance.The most prominent among the issues tackled by this...

Anniyan Review

In filmdom hype never matches reality. Or conversely, some of the biggest hits have had the least hype riding on them.So when Anniyan had all those teasing promos and tantalizing publicity, there...

Ayya Review

Director Om Prakash Rao, who tasted success with "Kalasipalya", his previous directorial venture with dashing action hero Darshan and glamorous Rakshitha, comes forward with the same...

Magic Ajji Review

''Magic Ajji' directed by Dinesh Babu is the first attempt in the Kannada film industry in making a film in the digital format, though it is second Kannada digital film to be released. The film is...

Raakshasa Review

The viewing of "Raakshasa" produced by Ramu Films, better known in the Kannada film industry for producing for big budget block busters, will certainly be a delightful departure for the...