Well, fans will be in for a mega surprise as Mr.Upendra is on a publicity spree and all we can hear now in sandalwood is the buzz about GodFather and Real Star Uppi. And to add it up to all the movie features Musical Maestro A.R.Rahman's touchy and peppy music. Yes guys first time in the history of sandalwood A.R.Rahman has composed fresh tracks for a movie, when asked about this the humble man just said he can't say no to somebody of Upendra's caliber. GodFather will also see the talents of Soundarya Jayamala, Sada, Bhumika Chowla giving the viewers a run for their Money. Godfather in all its form is a mass entertainer in the making, so do not miss out on this one.
So how the GodFather story progresses, well, Upendra plays a billionaire father and he has two sons again played by Upendra himself. One of the 2 is on wheel chair due to physical illness, while the other one leads a posh life enjoying every bit of life. Things are all fine till here, but eventually when the elder son visits a village and fall to the beauty of Nidhi Subbaiah and wanted to get married to her. But as and when the marriage gets close by there appears drastic changes in his behaviour and leave the whole family in a dilemma. His activities goes to the extends of bumping his own father. He is scene constantly taking a dip at his father, well, why is such strange behaviour ? why he wants to pull the blood out of his father ?, forms the rest of the story and is a super suspense.
well and a small split-up into his characters that will enthrall you all the way...
Upendra No.1) A billionaire elegantly dressed, strict and shrude father.
Upendra No.2) Stylish, yet cunning modernised.
Upendra No.3) A man with extreme liking towards dance and a born performer, with a twisted character.
The movie has all the elements of a superhit in the making and will clinch audience on to their seats. The movie will appel to the masses in particular, and the music too is extremely interesting, ofcourse how can somebody like A.R.R get it wrong, isn't it. Well, watch the movie this weekend without fail. And donot forget to catch upendra on Aithalakkadi morning on bangalore's favourite Radio City 91.1 on friday from 7.30 till 11.00. Well you can even win tickets to the movie, and upendra's costumes too might come your way from the movie godfather. So its a blockbuster weekend in the making. Catch up for the latest fun.
It is father’s admiration to son on the one side and son’s sympathy to the mother. All the four characters are connected in which three are Upendra and one is Catherine.
‘God Father’ has no connection to Hollywood cinema. In this Shiva is the ‘God Father’. He gives utmost needs for his son. He is on a wheel chair. He is a top man in the city. The hiccup is to his son Vijay (Upendra) from Ajay (Upendra). One is growing with father a ‘God Father’ and the other one is growing with ‘Mad Mother’. For the situation of his mother Ajay wants to take revenge on his father. So he troubles Vijay in his marriage.
When the situation goes to the extent of killing ‘God Father’ that is ‘Shiva’ he gets up from the wheel chair to open his third eye. This Shiva flash back is the biggest draw of the film. One of the rarest characters Shiva behaves like a female character. He is an excellent dancer. In the village he is considered as impotent and eunuch. Sujatha looking the dance video of Shiva agrees for marriage and she comes straight to the marriage hall. The height of insult that Shiva faces makes him gutsy. He rapes Sujatha in her room. The result is the birth of twins – Vijay and Ajay.
In the climax Ajay is sick and he wants to kill his father Shiva and he barges to the marriage where he is revealed the truth. ‘God Father’ is gunned down at this place.
ANALYSIS -
A tough film to make has come out superbly from debutant S Sriram. He is too good in his cinematography. There are minor corrections he should have made at some places.
For Upendra playing triple role and each one is filled with fire is a treat for his fans. The ‘Real Star’ he is called is proved in this film.
Director Sriram has brought down the original film by half an hour but still this looks lengthy. The surprise he reveals for the new audiences (who have not seen Varalaaru Tamil) this is an engaging film. The film opens with softness around, it boils up at the interval and it continues the heat and curiosity in the minds of audience till the end.
The gunning down of ‘God Father’ happens in the marriage hall – no one knows the reason behind. One has to imply that he is enemy of God Father.
The film ‘God Father’ giving importance to father, mother and sons is narrated in a tricky style with confusions in the minds of the characters.
In the makeup department there is mistake on the part of director of this film. Catherine as mother to Upendra is unacceptable. Catherine skin structure does not change even after the son is 25 years of age. The actress getting good makeup was very much needed.
Secondly the creation of confusion – taking the Vijay character to psychiatrist loses its relevance when seriously the film is looked at. At this point – before interval it appears ‘Arakshaka’ of the recent Upendra is bouncing back in ‘God Father’.
PERFORMANCES -
The glorious part is Upendra as ‘God Father’. On a wheel chair, dancing moments and action portion – he is excellent. It is a right selection for Upendra – he is a growing actor, thinking actor and absorbing actor and besides that the director in him always alert gives the best out of him in this kind of film.
The role of ‘God Father’ – Shiva – Upendra learning Bharathanatyam moments and changing his style completely deserves full compliments. The other two roles of Vijay and Ajay are routine for him. In style Upendra is scintillating.
Kannada cinema industry has got a bonus on this Varamahalakshmi Day – that is via Soundaraya Shreyasi – daughter of Dr Jayamala.
The role is short for Soundaraya but she has great screen presence. In the naughty moments, emotional situations and dancing moments she has given a complacent performance. She has a great future ahead. For Catherine there is more scope and not knowing the language is a hindrance for this good looking actress.
Among the supporting roles – Ramesh Bhat is in highest standards. Satyajith, Shwetha, Sudha Belawadi also gives some good support.
TECHNICALITY –
When Ustaad of film music is around there is no short fall. That is true. AR Rahman three original tunes and two fresh ones are in top standards.
The song Sanchari Manasu…..Alapane…..are superb. The mother song Laali Laali Amma….the lyric of K Kalyan in this song is peerless. The background score meeting the moods of the characters is well conceived.
Director Sriram is also cameraman Sriram. It is 75 percent of marks for his direction while 85 percent of marks out of 100 for his cinematography.
The editing at places falls short. The scene one on place abruptly ends. That is not a major fault. The art direction – selection of outdoor locations and interior designing of the house done for the film is marvelous.
The dialogues of Upendra another winning point of this ‘God Father’.
Last but not the Least – God Father is Great and Grand ‘God Father’ for Kannada audience!
IT IS A SPECTACULAR PACKAGE – Score 4/5
Cast – Upendra (triple role), Soundarya, Catherine, Shwetha, Ramesh Bhat, Sudha Belawadi, Kuri Pratap, Siddaraj Kalyankar and others.
Music – AR Rahman
Producer – K Manju
Direction and Cinematography – S Sriram
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