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EDITOR'S PICK
Rating: ***
"Katari Veera Sura Sundaraangi", which was publicised as the first
full-fledged 3D film in Kannada language, is a socio-fantasy movie. The
highlight of the film is Upendra`s dialogue delivery, grand visuals and the
entertainment quotient.
Watching an opulent 3D film shot on huge sets is a new experience for the
viewers.
The second half is not as entertaining as the first half because many sequences
are extremely predictable and are borrowed from other successful non-Kannada
films. The screenplay is also weak in the second half.
"Katari Veera Sura Sundaraangi" could have won a lot of accolades if
the pace of the film had been maintained throughout.
The narrative is too predictable as the story is a mix of sequences seen in
successful Telugu films like "Yamagola", "Yamadonga" and
"Jagadeka Veerudu". Barring Upendra`s well written dialogues and his
enigmatic performance, nothing stays with you.
Down South more than hundred socio mythological films have been based upon the
Yamaloka and the Indraloka, but most of these films make fun of Indra`s quest
for power and Yama`s confused administration in hell.
Upendra, a commoner, wants to become a don by hook or by crook. He meets
notorious don Muththappa Rai to realise his dream. Despite being advised not to
take any hasty decision, Upendra plunges into the underworld and kills a known
criminal. The news reaches the dead criminal`s younger brother in Dubai and he
wants to take revenge.
During a confrontation with the villain, Upendra gets killed after being stabbed
in the back.
After his death, Upendra goes to the Yamaloka. Since his good and bad deeds are
equal, Yama orders him to spend 15 days in hell and 15 days in heaven every
month.
Upendra sees Indra`s daughter singing and dancing in Indraloka and falls for
her. After seeing her, he is desperate to go to heaven. So he creates a lot of
problems for Yama and his assistant Chitragupta.
Finally, a troubled Yama asks Upendra to leave hell and go to heaven.
In heaven, Indraja starts liking Upendra. Then Yama comes to Indraloka and asks
Upendra to return to earth.
How Upendra takes revenge and how he outwits Yama form the rest of the story.
Upendra`s strengths are in full display in the fun-filled movie. He also excells
in delivering a lengthy dialogue, which is the best sequence of the film.
Rebel Star Ambareesh proves his versatility by giving a credible performance as
Yama.
Ramya is a little plump for Indraja`s role and it seems she didn`t do any
homework for the role. Veteran artists Doddanna, Sridhar and Ajay have carried
off their roles perfectly.
Upendra`s effort is well matched by Krishna`s brilliant work, cinematographer
H.C. Venu and editor Jony Harsha`s technical support.
But Hari Krishna`s music is inconsistent.
"Katari Veera Sura Sundaraangi" is a well-made entertainer. The 3D
format is a treat to watch.