My review: Ulidavaru Kandanthe
After his critically acclaimed and immensely successful "Simple Agi Ondh Love Story", Rakshit Shetty has taken his plunge into direction with "Ulidavaru Kandanthe". Movie is sure going to be a cult classic in Kannada movie industry, if not Indian cinema. Inspired by the Akira Kurosawa's classic " Rashomon" in terms of its screenplay, Rakshit has presented a movie which is rich in its thematic narrative. Movie mainly focuses on one incident that happens on a fateful day and the perspectives about that incident from six persons point of view.
Aided by one of the most taut screenplay one can write for this kind of a narrative with each episode seamlessly merging into a wholesome one, it is by far the best scripted movie this year. Movie has screenplay from the point of view of six persons along with the one of the narrator, but not even at a fleeting moment can you find yourself confused or dazed. And the movie is thoroughly enjoyable nonetheless in spite of what may appear to be a experimental subject. That is mainly due to the dialogues which are razor sharp, written in casual chaste lingo and mouth effortlessly by the actors.
Rakshit Shetty carries on from where he left in his previous movie SAOLS. He has a ball as a cantankerous goon Richi baying for revenge. His mannerisms and body language along with his unique dialogue delivery make it a memorable role. Kishore is his usual restrained self. He brings in to use his vast experience. Achyuth Shetty has another notable role after his' in "Lucia". Sohaan as the peculiarly named Democracy does a brilliant job, an effort belying his age.
Rakshit Shetty is ably supported by Karm Chawla, the movie's cinematographer and Ajaneesh Loknath, the movie's music director.
On the whole, "Ulidavaru Kandanthe" is an exhilarating movie watching experience. Must watch for everyone whether you know Kannada or not.
Bottomline: Cult classic.
4/5
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