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EDITOR'S PICK
Rating: **1/2
"Narasimha" is the remake of Tamil hit "Maasi", released
over a decade ago with Sharath Kumar in the lead. The film was also made in
Telugu with Rajashekhar as "Simha Rashi".
In both the films, which became hits after their release, the flashback
sequences that come after the interval, were the best part of the whole film.
The trend continues in the Kannada remake too, and chances are that this film
may also become a hit.
Director Mohan has not pretended to make a film for critics` liking. He has made
a film for what he calls as ardent Ravichandran fans, who look forward to nicely
picturised songs, a bit of comedy and emotions and a few fights.
"Narasimha" has all these elements in right proportions, and Mohan
also makes a good
impression as a writer by his effective dialogues.
The film narrates the story of Narasimha, a do-gooder in the entire village. His
writ runs in the neighbouring villages also. Any politician who wants to win in
his base has to deliver the promise of service and should face consequences if
one fails to do so.
He confronts Rudrappa, a political aspirant who wants to win from this
constituency. When Narasimha comes to know that he has a sister born out of an
illegal relationship of his father, he brings his sister to the palatial house
built in front of his slum dwelling.
Narasimha is liked by a city girl Varsha, but he keeps away from all her
overtures. Meanwhile Rudrappa`s brother gets married to Narasimha`s sister and
that brings in lot of tensions in his family life. He faces a big challenge to
keep his righteous image. How Narasimha comes out of all his problems forms the
rest of the story.
The flashback portions in the film post-interval engage the audience totally
into the narration, even thought the film`s story is predictable.
"Narasimha" had made news for the fact that music director Hamsalekha
had worked for a Ravichandran film after a long time, and Hamsalekha`s lyrics
are once again the major attraction.
The picturisation of Nikisha Patel`s two glamorous songs and another number
featuring Ravichandran and actress Sanjjana, is sure to titillate the front
benchers.
The comedy sequences in the film are freshly written for this remake film.
Sadhu Kokila and gang really entertain the audience, but it may not be much to
the liking of the multiplex audience.
Ravichandran is a little fat for the role, but he carries himself well in the
confrontation sequences with Ravishankar. As for as the songs and fights are
concerned, he gives the right emotions.
Nikisha and Sanjjana are just shown as glamour dolls in the film, while
Ravishankar and Shobharaj are too good in the roles of villains. All the other
artists have performed their roles with lot of ease.
Hamsalekha`s music and background score fills well for the film. Suresh
Byrasandra`s camera work is pleasing.
The whole film may appeal largely in smaller towns and centres, but the story
content and its narration may fail to hold the interest of enlightened audience.
Overall, "Narasimha" is an entertaining, paisa vasool film.