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Tuesday, May 7, 2024
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KANNADA KHADEEMARU
EDITOR'S PICK
Rating: *
Veteran film director Ha.Su.Rajakumar has directed so many films that he might
have lost count. But there is not even one film other than "Curfew",
which he made two decades ago, that could be counted for quality and substance.
The million dollar question is that how does a mediocre director like him get
opportunities to make films every year? Writing about the merits of the film is
pointless as there is nothing to talk about.
"Khadeemaru", a remake of Sanjay Gupta produced Hindi film
"Plan", bores you to death. Just a few months ago, the same team had
remade Ram Gopal Verma`s Hindi movie "Kaun", which was equally bad.
"Khadeemaru" has known faces but none of them have showcased talents
in their previous films except Tilak, whose performance as a villain in few
films is noteworthy. Even in "Khadeemaru" it is only Tilak who makes
his presence felt.
Actresses Priyanka Chandra and Madhuri do not add any colour to the insipid
story. Some character artists essay their roles as if they were underpaid. Even
director Rajashekhar has not made any attempt to create the right mood for the
film because re-takes would have cost extra money.
The technical values of the film are so bad that you feel that the cameraman was
absent during the shooting. Music director M.S. Maruthi has done a poor job.
Four friends - Ajith, Sanjay, Pradeep and Thilak, who come from different
background, decide to make some fast buck. They try to kidnap a celebrity but
instead kidnap Prince, an underworld don. Prince is being attacked by his rival,
but the four youngsters save him. Later Prince joins the group to wipe out all
his enemies.
"Khadeemaru" is an oridinary film, which can be missed.
