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EDITOR'S PICK
Rating: **
Actor-director Sudeep`s new film "Veera
Madakari" is a remake of Telugu hit "Vikramarkudu" that was
directed by Rajamouli, but the expectations were high as he is known for
creating successful remakes.
Not only does Sudeep play two different roles, he also lends his voice to the
the popular song "Jink Thaka". But he has not tried to be innovative
while making this film.
Sudeep has in no way diluted the impact of the original script and has remained
faithful to the Telugu movie.
The high points of "Veera Madakari" are the songs, the way they have
been choreographed and Sudeep`s performance in two diverse roles. But "Veera
Madakari" has its share of negative points, the first being its three-hour
length. Also, the first half has a few dragging moments that diminishes its
appeal.
Sudeep`s voice and body language are perfect for the role of a dynamic assistant
commissioner of police, but he might have looked better if he had put on a
little weight.
The film is almost a carbon copy of "Vikramarkudu". Even the choice of
locations in the second half are the same. The songs too are the same Keervani
composed for the Telugu movie.
While Sudeep could have experimented more as a director, he has done exceptional
work as an actor.
In "Veera Madakari", Muththeththi Sathyaraju is a compulsive
fraudster, but he is suddenly saddled with a child left behind by a rich lady.
Circumstances force Sathyaraju to tell people that the child is his own, which
leads to a miunderstanding with his lady love Neeraja.
Sathyaraju later comes to know that there is a police officer, Madakari, who
happens to be his look-alike and is in hospital for treatment.
Babji is the main villain who uses his clout in politics and the underworld to
terrorise villagers. Madakari takes on Babji, tries to check his illegal
activities and even kills the villain`s son.
There are some situations when Sathyaraju steps into Madakari`s shoes and sets
out to nab the evil guys.
Apart from Sudeep`s performance, another plus point in the film is young Jerusha
Christopher, who plays the small girl. Newcomer Raagini is impressive as a
heroine. Gopinath and Soori, who play villains, don`t do much except for
shouting in the film.
Tennis Krishna, Dharma and Dinesh Gandhi have also done a good job.
"Veera Madakari" is an enjoyable film as long as you have not seen the
Telugu original.