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This page was updated on:
March 13, 2011
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Khaki - film review
There
is no scarcity for remake films in Kannada. Some people say
it's a remake and then produce; some do it without saying
it! Khaki belongs to the second type. Producer cum director
cum actor Shivamani knows the gimmicks of film industry very
well and since from the inception, he portrayed his film Khaki
as a film based on brigand Veerappan. Of course, this film
starts with Malemahadeshwara and Palan forest, which are territories
of Veerappan. And even the entry of Veerappan makes you think
what the director said is right. But in no time Devaraj comes
on the screen in police inspector uniform who was in disguise
as Veerappan to nab his gang. Then onwards, this reflects
'Andha Yudh' - a Hindi film produced way back in 1988.
Andha Yudh starring Nana Patekar, Raj Babbar and Pallavi Joshi
is the story of two likeminded men but in opposite direction.
Devaraj, Shivamani and Rashmi Kulakarni play the roles of
the later respectively. However, Shivamani give a new look
and polish to his version making it a worth watching movie.
While Dinakar (Devaraj), a police inspector who tries to straighten
the society through his uniform, Shivamani is a gunman who
tries to punish the culprits. Both think, they are right in
their point of view. Dinakar after killing Shivamani realizes
his motive behind
his activities and completes the task that Shivamani intended
to do.
Though we can't compare anyone with Nana Patekar or Raj Babbar,
in Khaki, all have given justice to their characters - be
it the roaring Devaraj or furious Shivamani, its impressive
watching them in action. Shivamani has come a long way compared
to his earlier film Love You. He shines not only
in acting but also in direction. Dialogs play a major role
in the film as there are no songs or a heroine to dance with!
Credit goes to K. Nanjunda. Film retains its speed throughout
and background music by Rajesh Ramanath helps in creating
adequate mood. Though is run of the mill story, the specialty
goes in terms of fast paced and unconventional presentation.
Watch it - is worth your bucks.
Direction: Shivamani
Producer: Shivamani
Music: Rajesh Ramanath
Cinematography: Mathew Rajan
Cast: Shivamani, Devaraj,
Sharath Lohitashwa, Rashmi Kulakarni, Sudharani, Ramesh Bhat,
Vadiraj, Sathya etc
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