Date Added: Saturday 25 February, 2006
by jala MJ
One of the finest movies ever made onKannada Screen, Ranadheera Kantherava highlights the life and times of mummadi narasaraaja wodeyar, who ruled Mysore in 18'th century.
Produced by Kannada Actors Guild, This film enjoys the confluence of many Stalwarts.
Towering Performance by Dr Raj as ramadheera Kantheerava and Ashwatha as his Able Miister bring back the memories of Wodeyar Life-style.
Leelavathi is her usual-self as narasaraja Wodeyar's wife.
Deft dailagoues (Raj explaining about the sword Vijayanaarasimha) leave an imression for long time.
But, the Supreme performance surprisngly comes from kalaa kesari Udaykumar.
As a guru of Leelavathi, He steals the show in his limited screen-time.
G V Ayyar, narasimharaju and others add weight to the film.
This is a must-have along with other 3 of Dr Raj's Kings role. (Other three being Mayura and Srikrishnadevaraya and Immadi Pulakeshi)
Rating: [5 of 5 Stars!]