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Friday, March 28, 2025
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KANNADA SRI HARIKATHE
EDITOR'S PICK
Rating:***
Dayal Padmanabhan`s "Sree Harikathe" is a neatly narrated film but its
main drawback is its uneven pace. The movie drags at many places.
But despite having a cliched plot, it does have its enjoyable moments though the
slow pace does test the viewers` often.
The film is essentially a sensible one but it just could have been made better
with a little bit of fine-tuning. You are sure to appreciate the performances of
all the leading artists, especially Naveen Krishna`s.
"Sree Hari Kathe" is about the fidelity of married men in challenging
times and how unwarranted situations lead to multiple complications. The subject
is not fresh, but Dayal Padmanabhan has tried to look at the theme with a clear
perspective and has come out with a fun-filled narrative. Even the comedy
sequences don`t look cheap and are handled well.
Dayal has also picturised the songs stylishly. Both Murali and Pooja look
aesthetic even in sizzling numbers.
Despite these finer points, "Sree Hari Kathe" suffers because of its
slow narrative.
In the film, Hari Krishna is an executive who marries a studious girl Prakruthi.
Even after their marriage, Prakruthi wants six months time to complete her
studies before consummating her marriage. Hari agrees and remains faithful to
her wife despite getting adverse suggestions from his womaniser friend Raam.
But trouble starts when Prakruthi seeks some more time and even refuses Hari`s
offer to go to Singapore. A frustrated Hari seeks Raam`s advice and the latter
agrees to introduce his friend to a girl.Then enters Pooja.
And then the dilemma and confusion starts. Watch the film to know how the
marital drama ends.
Actor Sree Murali has moved out from his regular action-oriented roles and has
given a refined performance in the film. But it is Naveen Krishna who is the
pick of the lot in "Sree Hari Kathe". His dialogues are sure to make
you laugh.
Among the Gandhi sisters, the younger Radhika is really a revelation. She has
come out with a fine performance, the best of her career till date. Pooja
carries off her role well and looks like a stunning diva. The other artists play
their roles perfectly as well.
Debutant Sameer Kulkarni`s music is really good and the background music suits
the film`s mood. Prasanna`s dialogues have the right punch and the visuals add
to the movie`s strength.
"Sree Hari Kathe" is more than a time-pass film but could have been
even better with a little more comedy.
