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Film Villain (Kannada)
Director MS Ramesh
Cast Aditya, Ragini Dwivedhi, Rangayana Raghu, Shobaraj, Dharma
Rating: *1/2
Verdict Only at your own risk
It is a classic example of how a few directors, including dialogue writer-cum-director M S Ramesh, are yet to learn to sail with the times. The problem with Ramesh is his utter failure to feel the pulse of the audience.
As far as the script of Villain is concerned, Kannada cine buffs are familiar with this type of plot where villains happen to save an abandoned child and the same child, after serving them for many years becomes their
nemesis.
It is about Tippu (Aditya), a trusted henchman of underworld dons, Rajendra (Shobaraj) and Zameer (Rangayana Raghu). Tippu considers Rajendra and Zameer as his saviours who had fostered him. A loyal follower, he follows their orders zealously, eliminating whoever opposes them.
Meanwhile, Anu (Ragini Dwivedi), a radio jockey, uses Tippu’s name to frighten a few miscreants who insist her to accept their proposal. Tippu happens to meet Anu in a peculiar situation and comes to know that she hates him. He tells her his name as Ajay and falls in love with her. He happens to witness her brother (a cub reporter) being killed by Rajendra and Zameer for videographing a murder committed by them. Anu eventually learns that Ajay is Tippu and spurns him. Will he succeed in proving his innocence? See it on the silver screen.
If Aditya is good in stunt sequences, the credit must go to stunt master Ram Setty from Mumbai. However, his performance, in the action, as well as emotional sequences, is not up to the mark. Ragini Dwivedi has acted well but it wouldn’t hurt if she paid a little attention to her wardrobe. Rangayana Raghu’s dialogues, laced with Kalasipalya diction, are good. Dharma has no scope to showcase his talent in this film. Gurukiran’s music is good and the song, Garam Masaala has all the right ingredients to entertain the front benchers.
Go watch Villain if you absolutely have no other alternative to spend your time.
