Banner: Ramu Enterprises
Cast: Vijay, Shuba Poonja, Rishika Singh, Srinivasamurthy, Mukesh Rishi, Rahul Dev, Mandya Ramesh, Sadhu Kokila and others
Music: Chakri
Camera: Dasari Seenu
Director: Tushar Ranganath
Producer: Ramu
Release date: January 22, 2011
Courtesy : SIFY,BHARATSUDENT
The film is a remake of director S.S. Rajamouli's Telugu blockbuster Simhadhri and the makers have used the script and narration without changes. So much for the original thinking of Kannada film industry's top line producer and established director.
Director Tushar Ranganath, also a writer, has not changed anything in the original script. In his film, he has just cast Vijay in a role played by Junior NTR in the original film with elan. The two heroines have same characterisation and the villains, played by Mukesh Rishi and Rahul Dev, wear same costumes and carry the same menacing looks and hairdos.
Does Kanteerava succeeded in providing the same entertainment to the audience like the original? `No`.
Primarily Ramu and Ranganath made a mistake by going for a remake of Simhadhri because NTR's body language and rhetoric has a close resemblance to his much respected grandfather, legendary actor NTR.
But Vijay couldn't establish any sentimental connection with the audience. Ranganath's narration, which follows the same pattern seen in the original, is another handicap. Simhadhri was made at a time when making big action films was popular in the south, but now audiences are tired of action flicks and prefer soft love stories.
There is so much of mayhem, bloodshed in Kanteerava. It seems the film has used more artificial blood than any other films released in the past two years. The swords, sickles, axes and other forms of medieval weapons used to kill thousands of people on screen in the film makes you sick.
Apart from the brutality, the state of Kerala is shown as a land of blood thirsty warlords.
There is nothing special in the story.
Kanti or Kanteerava works as henchman for a rich landlord who looks after him as a son. He solves problems of the house. The landlord's young daughter Kasthuri has a crush on him. Kanti takes a trip to Kerala to solve a family problem of his trusted landlord. There he meets Indu, a mentally retarded girl who needs his protection.
Kanti is seen in a different `avatar` in Singamalai in Kerala when he wipes out all the villains in one go. Meanwhile, Indu recovers from her mental illness and tries to kill Kanti. Finally, the mystery surrounding Indu and the reasons behind Kanti's soft corner for her is revealed.
Vijay is certainly not a match to the histrionics or charisma of the younger NTR, though he seems to have worked hard in the action sequences. Rishika Singh is good, but Shubha Poonja has not matched the requirements of the role.
Bhoomika was really good in the original film.The comedy sequences of Vijay, Mandya Ramesh and Sadhu Kokila evoke laughter.Nothing much to say about the contribution made by two Bollywood baddies, Mukesh Rishi and Rahul Dev, or the other veteran artists who are monotonous on screen.Chakri's music is another negative factor. Dasari Sreenivasa Rao's photography is above average.
Story : A remake tale, the story begins with Kanteerava (vijay) who is an orphan and he is very loyal to his boss Ramachandrappa (srinivasamurthy). However, an inevitable situation leads him to kill the son-in-law of Ramachandrappa and this shocks Indira (shuba) who loses her memory. From then on, Kanteerava takes care of Indra but in no time, she discovers the truth and almost kills Kanteerava. While recovering in the hospital, the flashback is revealed and Kanteerava is none other than Singamalai in Kerala, who is a god to the masses and a terror to the very cruel brothers Bala Sab and Bala Nair (mukesh rishi, rahul dev). What happens from there forms the rest of the story.
Presentation : The director has come up with a twist filled storyline and while the presentation was impacting, the narrative was apt. The dialogues were powerful at places, the script was sturdy and the screenplay was average. Background score was good but songs were a disappointment. Cinematography is the highlight of the film. Editing was average. Costumes were colorful while the art department was rich. Vijay comes up with a riveting performance and he excels in stunts and fight sequences. Shuba Punja needs to work on her figure but her performance was okay. Rishika Singh was a visual delight and her glamour feast was delicious to the masses. She looks ravishingly hot. Srinivasamurthy was dignified, Mukesh Rishi was loud, Rahul Dev was noisy, Mandya Ramesh and Sadhu Kokila gave few smiles.
Conclusion : The film happens to be a remake of the big blockbuster Telugu hit 'Simhadri' and though few changes have been made to suit the taste of the Kannada audience, the original flavour remains. While the first half goes about in a smooth way with elements of comedy and romance, it is the second half which takes a drastic turn and becomes violent. Overall, this is a film for action lovers and glamour lovers with pure masala formula. The film will become above average at the box office.
Rating: 2.5/5 - Total action feast!!
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