SandalwoodFormulaic performances by lead Chandan Kumar and Aishwarya Arjun, while Suhasini and Prakash Raj have been given predictably sentimental roles. Rakesh MeharYouTube screenshotPrema Baraha ostensibly tells the tale of two journalists from rival news organisations forced to work together as they cover the Kargil conflict. But really, other than for the fact that all the characters keep mentioning Kargil, there’s nothing to give us a sense of what exactly these “intrepid TV reporters” are covering. After all, if we were to go by what Prema Baraha – directed by Arjun Sarja and starring Chandan Kumar and Aishwarya Arjun – tells us, the Kargil war largely involved soldiers on opposing sides lining up a couple of hundred yards opposite each other and firing off hundreds of bullets. Besides some stock footage tacked on to give the sense that there’s a larger conflict between two countries, the film has nothing to really offer on what went on at Kargil. The conflict simply becomes an excuse to show off Chandan’s heroism, as he leaps into hails of bullets to save an injured soldier on the frontlines, and at another point actually punches tri-coloured paint onto an enemy’s forehead. It also serves as an excuse for Aishwarya to deliver a fashionably patriotic speech about soldiers’ martyrdom. This is because the conflict is only a foil for a done-to-death love story, where the pressure to honour family obligations collides with the (un)predictable ways of love. So, Aishwarya’s character Madhu, who loses her parents early in life is set to marry the son of her father’s business partner. Since she’s been practically raised by the wife of the business partner (Suhasini), she finds it almost impossible to say ‘no’. In Kargil, she falls in love with Chandan’s character Sanjay, but her engagement stands in the way. There’s not all that much to be said about the acting performances in the film, with veteran actors like Suhasini and Prakash Raj given predictably sentimental roles that leave little scope for nuance, and the lead couple turning out formulaic performances. And while there are a couple of exciting stunt sequences in the first half of the film, particularly one chase sequence through a tightly packed residential colony, the military scenes are at times comically bad. Together with a hodge-podge of not particularly funny comedy scenes, Prema Baraha turns out to be a mediocre masala film. Disclaimer: This review was not paid for or commissioned by anyone associated with the film. Neither Tnm nor any of its reviewers have any sort of business relationship with the film's producers or any other members of its cast and crew.
- 2/10/2018
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Sandalwood The romantic action thriller stars Prem Kumar and Kriti Kharbanda.Digital NativeThe romantic action entertainer, Dalapathi, is slated for release on February 9th, confirm its makers. Starring Prem Kumar in the lead role with Kirti Kharbanda as his heroine, this Kannada movie is touted to be high on action and romance. The film is bankrolled jointly by Feroz Khan and Naveen under their banner Nam Cinemas and it is directed by Prashanth Raj. Incidentally, Naveen happens to be the director’s brother. Charan has composed music for this venture with Santhosh Rai Pathaje cranking the camera. While the film is gearing up for release on February 9th, it will have a stiff competition at the box office as some biggies are also slated for release on the same day. According to sources in the trade, the filmmakers are trying to cash in on the long weekend considering the fact that it is Shiva Ratri that weekend and Valentine’s Day on Wednesday. Other movies that are scheduled for release on February 9th happen to be the Shiva Rajkumar starrer Tagaru, which has been directed by Duniya Soori. The film was supposed to release last year but was postponed for a couple of times for reasons best known to its makers. Apart from this biggie, Chiranjeevi Sarja and his uncle Arjun Sarja will be clashing at the box office with their respective films Samhaara and Prema Baraha also planned for release on the same day. Samhaara, directed by Guru Deshpande, has Kavya Shetty and Hari Priya playing the female leads while Prema Baraha is written, directed and produced by Arjun Sarja and stars Chandan Kumar, Aishwarya Arjun, Sadhu Kokila, and Rangayana Raghu. The film will mark Aishwarya Arjun’s entry into the Kannada film industry and will be released in Tamil as well as Kannada.
- 1/23/2018
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EntertainmentAishwarya's father Arjun Sarja has directed and produced the film.Digital Native Prema_Baraha.jpgThe audio launch of the Kannada movie Prema Baraha took place recently, and the entire Sarja family graced the event as it marks the debut of Arjun Sarja’s daughter Aishwarya in the Kannada. It is, in fact, a bilingual, that will be released in Tamil and Kannada. The Tamil version is titled Solli Vidava. The three ladies from the Sarja family – Arjun’s mother, Aishwarya’s mother and actor Dhruva and Chiranjeevi Sarja’s mother – released the audio. Arjun’s father-in-law and actor Rajesh were also present at the venue, amongst others. Arjun Sarja has written the story and screenplay of the film apart from directing it. He also produced Prema Baraha/Solli Vidava, which is due for release on December 29. The promotions for this entertainer are happening in full swing, with the team promoting it vigorously in both the languages. During the audio launch, Arjun recalled that ace producer Parvathamma Rajkumar launched the film and the wished the team. Arjun said that he wished she was present when the film was released. On directing his daughter, the actor-filmmaker said that it was an additional responsibility for him, but he liked the challenges he faced. Mentioning Arjun as her father and guru, Aishwarya said that she is lucky to have such a supportive dad. Starring Chandan Kumar and Aishwarya Arjun in the lead roles, the film also features Sadhu Kokila, Rangayana Raghu and Suhasini. Jassie Gift has composed music for Prema Baraha/Solli Vidava with Hc Venugopal as the cinematographer. It may be mentioned here that Aishwarya Arjun’s acting debuted in the 2013 Tamil movie Pattathu Yaanai, which had Vishal in the lead role. The movie failed at the box office, following which Arjun decided to relaunch Aishwarya back in Kollywood with this bilingual. (Content provided by Digital Native) Enanble Notification: NoTNM Marquee: No...
- 12/23/2017
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