Pranati A S

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Balaramana Dinagalu opens with weapons smuggled into the jail, hidden inside masala doses. For those familiar with Bengaluru's underworld, it is clear this is not a completely fictional film, adding an extra layer of intrigue to what follows.

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At such a time, Mother Promise, with its bizarre but chaotic madcap energy, feels refreshing. Set in fictional Bengaluru that has a Banashankari Beach and Nagarabhavi Port, the movie follows a bunch of eccentric, highly comical rowdies working for three gangs — one a hot-headed Donne Biriyani (Mahadev Prasad) and the other, a softie, Rossi (Daali Dhananjaya).

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Vijay Raghavendra anchors a gripping crime drama set in Malnad, as Inspector Seetharam hunts a psychopath in this sequel blending murder mystery, classical music and sharp commentary on gender and power

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‘The Rise of Ashoka’ attempts to tackle caste oppression through a hair mafia plot near Mysuru, but weak characterisation, overused tropes and superficial storytelling blunt its impact.

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The year's first Kannada release, 'Theertharoopa Tandeyavarige', is a tribute to single mothers, told through the eyes of a young vlogger desperately searching for his father. While the film is philosophical and warm at heart, it is let down by mediocre writing.

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Pranati A S of Deccan Herald gave it 2/5 stars and said that "The visually stunning prequel to Kantara has its moments, but it could have been better with sharper writing and a more grassroots politics."

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Nevertheless, Bagheera is a well-made action drama with a gripping screenplay.

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Pranati A S of Deccan Herald gave it three out of five stars and wrote, "The core plot of the film is interesting.

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Pranati A S of Deccan Herald gave it 3+1⁄2 out of five stars and wrote "A feel good romance made of polaroid pictures, poetry, wine, beautiful visuals and music — all in the backdrop of the Goan monsoon and Bengaluru’s aesthetics."

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Pranati A S of Deccan Herald gave it one out of five stars and wrote, "The film starts off as a feel-good coming-of-age romantic drama set in Udupi.

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Pranati A S of Deccan Herald gave it three-and-a-half out of five stars and wrote, "Roopanthara has an engrossing storyline with a well-written screenplay.