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Sunday, April 28, 2024
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KANNADA GODFATHER
EDITOR'S PICK
`God
Father` treat for Upendra fans
Rating: ***
"God Father", directed by debutant Sethu Sriram, is the remake of Ajit
starrer Tamil movie "Varalaaru".
"God Father" has got many highpoints - internationally acclaimed music
maestro A.R. Rehman has composed music for a Kannada film for the first time.
Also, southern superstar Upendra has played three different roles in the film.
However, more than the script, it was the lead actor`s performance that grabbed
the viewers` attention. Upendra takes the film to a dizzying height in triple
roles. He plays a rich industrialist Shiva and his two sons Vijay and Ajay with
aplomb.
Some of the drawbacks of "God Father" includes not so convincing cast
and a dull start. Debutant Soundarya needs to learn nuances of acting, though
she looks charming in song sequences.
Catherine is a bad selection, while veteran artists Ramesh Bhat and Sathyajith
have done well in their roles.
Compared to first half, the second half is engaging thanks to twists and turns
in the story line. Sriram`s cinematography is better than his directorial
skills.
The editor has done a good job through his sharp editing skills and it keeps the
film engaging.
All in all "God Father" is a clear winner and will surely be a treat
for Upendra`s fans.
