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Vedha Movie Review: Shivarajkumar anchors a dark and brave tale that delivers a strong message

Rating: ( 3 / 5).

Revenge is always a powerful plot device in our films, and Shivarajkumar, in his 125th film Vedha , has a wild kind of justice rationale to exact his vengeance. Fans of Shivanna will be ecstatic about the all-out action character he plays in the film. However, interestingly, Shivarajkumar is not playing a character that will be seen in every frame of Vedha . The film is actually a women-centric film, which revolves around a thirst for vengeance, and Shivanna’s unstinting support for the cause.

Director: A Harsha

Cast: Shivarajkumar, Umashree, Ganavi Laxman, Aditi Sagar, Shwetha Chengappa

The story is told by a retired police officer Ramaa (Veena Ponnappa) to her granddaughter, a corporate employee harassed by a man in a mode of public transport. The tale traces incidents that the cop witnessed during her tenure and is centred on Kanaka (Aditi Sagar). After being imprisoned in jail as a juvenile, Kanaka is released to her father, Vedha. A fiery Kanaka, even though battered and traumatised, has a steely resolve and goes on a relentless mission of vengeance along with her father. Who can stop the two, and why are they wreaking havoc is told in a non-linear fashion as we traverse two distinct timelines of the 60s and 80s.

Director Harsha’s signature is all over the film, and his comfort level with his frequent collaborator, Shivanna, is clear in their fourth film together. Without compromising on the commercial elements, Vedha has a new style of narration.

Even though Shivanna is the hero, he does not hog all the limelight, and the film is firmly focussed on the women of the film, who are undoubtedly the highlight of Vedha .

Shivarajkumar, who has two shades in Vedha , mostly speaks with his action and the director has made excellent use of his expressions and body language. The star clearly knows his job, and is only getting better with age. Be it the fiery action sequences, or the cheery dance numbers, Shivanna infuses energy in every frame. Aditi Sagar shines in her debut, and the way she brings to life Harsha’s vision is a testament to her talent.

Ganavi Laxman also sparkles in two shades while Shwetha Chengappa as a sex worker has an important role to play. As long as Umashree is on screen, she laughs and charms with her performance. Director Harsha could have given more importance to the senior actor’s role.  Raghu Shivamogga gets to play a pivotal role while good support comes from Ch. Gurudutt, Manju Pavagada, Govindegowda, Veena Ponnappa, and Rekha. Bharat Sagar. Cheluvaraj, Sanjeev and Vinay Biddappa are excellent as the antagonists.

Set in a village backdrop, and mostly made on the sets, cinematographer J Swamy accentuates the visual quality of the film with his work in natural light, and using dark tones.

The song ‘Gillakko Shiva..’ blends with fight sequences, and moves uninterruptedly in the background. There is something new in Junjappa’s song and Arjun Janya has come up with an innovative background score too.

A period drama, Vedha is dark, brave and sends the message of women empowerment, which still holds good in today’s times.

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Vedha is a Kannada movie released on 23 Dec, 2022. The movie is directed by Harsha. A and featured Shiva Rajkumar, Ganavi Laxman, Umashree and Raghu Shivamogga as lead characters.

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Vedha is an revolutionary movie<br/>Nowadays we won't that type of spirit

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Shiva Anna i dont know how would this impact on you Anna but seriously this movie made yu the real hero who ever touches our mother, sister, daughter, wife main thing is girl yu are real hero in real life i love yu Anna... Plz promote the movie and do more like this we will always be in support for yu. And once again with tears I'm telling yu Anna womens are great in this world becz she is our Procter like my mom sister.... No one should touch our world. Anna sorry

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Vedha review: A blaring revenge story led by a very impressive female cast and, of course, Shiva Rajkumar

A. Harsha writes and directs this period action thriller, starring Shiva Rajkumar, Ganavi Laxman, Aditi Sagar, Shwetha Changappa, Umashree, and others

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Last Updated: 04.13 PM, Dec 23, 2022

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There's an interesting correlation between Shiva Rajkumar's massive stardom and the box-office results of some of his recent outings. There isn't an inkling of doubt regarding how much he is adored as a scion and a superstar but, at the same time, his films of late have somehow not found the commercial approval that one expects. But that doesn't deter the 60-year-old actor who, while enjoying his place in the sun, is yet to grow complacent and has evidently decided to make the best of what's left in his hay years as a leading man. In the same vein, one sees a shift in his stance as he gradually makes way for pivotal & meaningful discussions to take centre stage in his movies and allows his stature to be only a lure of some kind for his many million fans.

In the last few of his films, one finds Shiva Rajkumar worrying less about his position as a star and more about the world around him. Vedha , his fourth film with filmmaker/choreographer A. Harsha, is a shining example of this.

By all means, Vedha is a revenge saga and A. Harsha (also the writer) has no qualms in announcing that emphatically. The film's opening scene reveals that we are going to be taken back in time, as an elderly woman recounts the story to her young granddaughter - on one hand, the writer uses this as a trope to build the legend of Vedha, to hand-hold us into the alluring world that is set in the 1960s and '80s. But on the other, he also uses the 'recounting' motif to enunciate that the film's central concern, that of sexual violence against women, is still very much a relevant one, regardless of the era in time. In this and many other regards, one finds Vedha to be A. Harsha's most discerning film to date and as much as it is submerged in the mainstream, the writer-director exhibits such clarity in intent that you are likely to remain glued to the screen the whole time.

And though it may seem in certain segments that he is in search of brownie points for selecting a "poignant" topic, the viewer also realizes in the same vein that he, along with the entire core team, is uncompromised in driving their message home. The approach is quite certainly loud and wishy-washy (even cringe in some parts) because it emerges from a strong male gaze, and the writing too sometimes refuses to humanize its women, but the film works mainly by lending a great platform to its female cast to flex its muscles. 

One of the more glaring aspects of the film, which is likely to surprise the viewer, is that it isn't a Shiva Rajkumar vehicle. Although he plays the titular role, the veteran actor is benevolent enough to let the subject matter take precedence and as much as his star is celebrated in the action portions, none of it, luckily, seems overbearing. The entire ethos of Vedha is aggressive but A. Harsha seems keen on letting his two female leads, Ganavi Laxman (as Vedha's wife Pushpa) and Aditi Sagar (also Shwetha Changappa), land some of the biggest and best punches. Both actors are refreshingly boorish on screen and manage to light up the screen every time they pick up a machete - while Ganavi Laxman forays into unexplored territories with her stark 'macho' performance, Aditi Sagar impresses in her debut outing with a stealthy, almost chilly on-screen presence. 

Shwetha Changappa of Majaa Talkies fame too gets a meaty role to her name and the actress puts on a memorable show. The rest of the cast includes veteran actress Umashree, Veena Ponnappa, Raghu Shivamogga, Jaggapaa, Cheluvaraj, and Vinay Bidappa (of K.G.F: Chapter 1 fame), among others who fit well into the narrative.

Art Director Ravi Santhehakklu and cinematographer Swamy J. Gowda need a special mention for combinedly creating an intriguing world of Vedha - while the former keeps the set pieces and embellishments to the bare minimum, not letting the production design be an in-your-face facet, the latter (along with colourist Ashirwad) imbues the visual palette with a sense of doom and tragedy - the blend of muted, greyish tones and striking warm colours work perfectly well. Arjun Janya's background score and song numbers are unabashedly thumping and loud but the soundtrack has enough richness to elevate the mood of the cinema hall.

When was the last time you found a group of men raving about the female cast of a Kannada film headlined by a major superstar? In an attempt to witness the Shivanna fandom at its rawest, I caught the 5 a.m. show in Bengaluru and it'd be safe to say that I was pleasantly surprised by the outcome. While the veteran actor had his dedicated share of hoots and whistles, it was the female cast that shined the brightest and the entire hall bustled with pride and joy every time one of them delivered a blow or a juicy punchline. Vedha , that said, isn't devoid of concerns and one might find the transgression of the film a bit too alarming and implausible, given the sensitivity of the subject matter. But the film has the heart in the right place and aside from all the contrivances, it is an enjoyable watch.

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Vedha Movie Review: This Shiva Rajkumar revenge drama is all about women's empowerment

Vedha is the 125th film of shiva rajkumar and is the fourth collaboration between him and director a harsha. the movie also stars shwetha chengappa, veena ponappa, umashree, ganavi laxman, and aditi sagar. the film released on december 23..

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• Vedha is Dr Shiva Rajkumar's 125th Kannada film, a milestone film.
• This is the fourth time the Kannada star has worked with director A Harsha.
• The female actors have strong roles in this film.

Release Date: 23 Dec, 2022

Shiva Rajkumar is in iconic hero in the Kannada film world and Vedha, directed by A Harsha, proves that the 60-year-old actor still has what it takes to woo his fans.

The movie starts off by showing a young woman being harassed by a man on public transport. She comes home and complains to her grandmother, who then proceeds to read her the story of Vedha (Shiva Rajkumar) and the movie starts to go back in time.

Director A Harsha cuts from the 1960s, where we see a young Vedha and how he gets married to Pushpa (Ganavi Laxman), to the 1980s, where we see Vedha and his daughter Kanaka (Aditi Sagar), going on a revenge killing spree. The father and daughter seem to be looking for a certain set of people and head from one place to another in this revenge drama. While police inspector Rama (Veena Ponappa) is hot on their pursuit, Paari (Shweta Chengappa), a sex worker, is intent on killing Vedha’s friend (Raghu Shimoga). What happened to Pushpa? Why are Vedha and Kanaka killing these men?

Shiva Rajukumar had worked with director Harsha in three films earlier and this 125th film of his is a landmark of sorts for both of them. Vedha has been smartly written by Harsha so as to keep the audience engaged throughout the movie – while there is action, there is plenty of sentiment and he chooses to show Vedha as someone who believes in women empowerment and standing up for women’s rights. This is sure to strike a chord with Shiva Rajkumar’s fans, as the Kannada star is choosing stories that have more meaning to society. Perhaps he is changing directions at this point in his career.

The women in this movie all have strong performance-oriented roles and we see Vedha take a backseat for a large part, allowing these women – from the police officer to the daughter – to showcase their strength on screen. Actors Shwetha Chengappa, Veena Ponappa, Umashree, Ganavi Laxman, and Aditi Sagar, really shine in this film in their respective roles.

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Having said that, the film has some shades of KGF 2 in the way that it has been shot. In fact, the don who runs the mines looks unabashedly like Rocky Bhai. And the inclusion of the religious aspect in some scenes reminds us of Kantara. One also wonders whether Vedha’s wife is named Pushpa and the song titled Pushpa Pushpa was an effect of the Telugu film Pushpa. Or perhaps this was a nod by the director to those successful films.

Vedha does have its share of flaws, but when compared to its intention and the way the actresses performed in the film, those can be overlooked. The cinematography by Swami J Gowda is excellent and the music by Arjun Janya is a major plus for this film.

As stated, Vedha is the 125th of Shiva Rajkumar and his fans are definitely not going to be disappointed with this flick.

3 out of 5 stars for Vedha.

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2022 ‘ವೇದ’ Directed by A. Harsha

The Brutal 1960s

Vedha and his daughter Kanaka are on a killing spree. They are being chased by a cop Rama, but they always manage to escape in the nick of time. Can Rama stop the killings?

Shivaraj Kumar Aditi Sagar Ganavi Laxman Umashree Veena Ponnappa Raghu Shivamogga Swetha Changappa Sanjeev Kuri Prathap Vinay Bidappa Cheluvaraj Jaggapaa Bharath Sagar Lasya Nagaraj

Director Director

Co-director co-director.

Gowrish Yadakola

Producer Producer

Geetha Shivarajkumar

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A. Harsha Raghu Niduvalli

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Deepu S. Kumar

Cinematography Cinematography

Swamy J Gowda

Production Design Production Design

Ravi Santhehakklu

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K Ravi Varma Chetan D'Souza Vikram Mor Arjun Raj

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V. Nagendra Prasad

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Tapas Nayak

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Prakash Gokak

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Review by Vishwas Verma 🟠🟢🔵 ★½ 2

A time waste. Hardly one time watch. They tried hard to make it look like a Prashanth Neel film but failed epicly.

I was like whats happening here? Why every character staring so much, is it a horror or what? A very old school revenge script.

Review by Bhargavi Chandrashekar ★★½ 1

The one-line story of Vedha is a simple revenge story that could have been told in an exceptional way, but Harsha disappoints.

He is progressing in technical aspects of filmmaking, but, that's not the case with the storytelling. He has the fierce women characters, which is something he started from Bhajarani 2 (strong women characters are his story which we have seen in all his previous movies) and will be seen in his upcoming movies too.

I loved the performances of Aditi Sagar, Ganavi Lakshman and Shwetha Chengappa and indeed Shivanna. However, this was not sufficient to satisfy my movie viewing experience.

Overall, Vedha is a good intention movie, which has been executed below par.

Review by Suhas Chand Godekere ★★★

Short Take - A violent revenge saga.

At core, Vedha's story is done to death kind as we have seen this story unfold multiple times before. What makes this stand apart is how Harsha builds the story around his women characters than his male lead. Not that it is sensible, it mostly sticks to murder as the solution / justice. Starting in the present day, the narrative goes through non-linear style jumping from 80's to 60's comfortably. With the father - daughter duo on a killing spree, clearly to avenge the death of their mother, the story is about what really happened for the duo to take law into their hands in that brutal fashion.

Vedha remains a straight forward…

Review by Madhu ★★½

Ganavi Laxman & Shwetha Changappa❤☄; Terrific Performance 🥵🤯🙏

Except that there's nothing new, just a Killings, and Slo-mo fights with message oriented Act-3. Could've been lot better screenplay. Most portions were saved by Good Cinematography.

Review by Jillu's ★★

A revenge saga where a father and daughter takes. We have heard and seen this kind of storyline in many movies. This one wasnt different from them. Only thing is the location, time of happening is different. Other than that everything goes as per the revenge saga pattern. After seeing the trailer, I thought this one will be in the line of kantara or kgf as it was show like he is protecting a village. So I thought of a rural vada chennai kinda film. But the output is different.

Below Average

Review by Trishanku ★★★½

A father-daughter killing spree in the quest for vengeance.

Review by carpe_today ★★★

Despite lacking coherence in screenplay and depth in plotlines to put together an intense story for it's intense storyline and falling into the age old templates of masala revenge stories the film still delivers in the intensity of action potrayed, especially seeing a whole lot of female led action sequences that didn't hold back in violence and bloodsheds was something brutally new among Indian masala landscape. Stars for Shivrajkumar's range and rage which is quite interesting, he is clearly one among the few who have a casually impressive screen presence.

Review by Hithesh Devasya ★½

Gottiruvaru olledu idhe anta helidru, naanu nodide. Saakaayitu.

Shivanna anchors another film which doesn't do justice to his talents. The film's action is about being as gory as possible. The brutality that the woman has suffered has to be given a hundred fold to the perpetrators. Harsha's thoughts on rape and vigilante justice are nothing but rehashes of every film on the subject in Indian cinema and it is tiring to watch. His idea to set the film in a period would have enriched the film, if only he didn't succumb to showing the film in KGF's unreal, bleak and boring color palette. Regressive and reductive, Vedha is another entry into Indian cinema's famed list of boring vigilante films in the name of heroism.

Review by Saiupendra Budarayavalasa ★★★★

Great narrration , great bgm, cinematography was top notch. Elevations were everywhere and acting part could have been better. A good revenge drama with high action sequences and storytelling at its best👍 I wonder why good kannada films always has someone writing a book about the protagonist 😀(Kgf,VR,vedha)

Review by Charles Misra ★★★★½

'Vedha' is the best use of 2 and half hours since the last best use of 2 and half hours. Although this 'fathers wrath / revenge' story line offers little in the way of originality, the tone, style and complexities of the narrative is simply quite riveting. I will say however, I do wonder how drastically the running time might have been reduced if all of the slo mo fighting bits were actually shown at normal speed. I think we'd be looking at a 90 minute film here, tops. And lastly, what is very exciting about this cracking film is the fact that there might be second installment on the way. There's still a little more in the way of the ole revenge to do. Smashing!

Review by Chaitanya Krishna Raavi ★★★

📍 G3 Bhaskar Talkies, Gudivada.

1985 timeline's story was good.

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'Vedha' movie review: Dark, brave and sends a strong message

Revenge is always a powerful plot device in our films, and Shivarajkumar, in his 125th film Vedha, has a wild kind of justice rational to exact his vengeance. Fans of Shivanna will be ecstatic about the all-out action character he plays in the film. However, interestingly, Shivarajkumar is not playing a character that will be seen in every frame of Vedha. The film is actually a women-centric film, which revolves around a thirst for vengeance, and Shivanna’s unstinting support for the cause.

The story is told by a retired police officer Ramaa (Veena Ponnappa) to her granddaughter, a corporate employee harassed by a man in a mode of public transport. The tale traces incidents that the cop witnessed during her tenure and is centred on Kanaka (Aditi Sagar). After being imprisoned in jail as a juvenile, Kanaka is released to her father, Vedha. A fiery Kanaka, even though battered and traumatised, has a steely resolve and goes on a relentless mission of vengeance along with her father. Who can stop the two, and why are they wreaking havoc is told in a non-linear fashion as we traverse two distinct timelines of the 60s and 80s.

Director Harsha’s signature is all over the film, and his comfort level with his frequent collaborator, Shivanna, is clear in their fourth film together. Without compromising on the commercial elements, Vedha has a new style of narration.Even though Shivanna is the hero, he does not hog all the limelight, and the film is firmly focussed on the women of the film, who are undoubtedly the highlight of Vedha.

Shivarajkumar, who has two shades in Vedha, mostly speaks with action and the director has made excellent use of his expressions and body language. The star clearly knows his job, and is only getting better with age. Be it the fiery action sequences, or the cheery dance numbers, Shivanna infuses energy in every frame. Aditi Sagar shines in her debut, and the way she brings to life Harsha’s vision is a testament to her talent.

Ganavi Laxman also sparkles in two shades while Shwetha Chengappa as a sex worker has an important role to play. As long as Umashree is on screen, she laughs and charms with her performance. Director Harsha could have given more importance to the senior actor’s role. Raghu Shivamogga gets to play a pivotal role while good support comes from Ch. Gurudutt, Manju Pavagada, Govindegowda, Veena Ponnappa, and Rekha. Bharat Sagar. Cheluvaraj, Sanjeev and Vinay Biddappa are excellent as the antagonists.

Set in a village backdrop, and mostly made on the sets, cinematographer J Swamy accentuates the visual quality of the film with his work in natural light, and using dark tones.The song ‘Gillakko Shiva..’ blends with fight sequences, and moves uninterruptedly in the background. There is something new in Junjappa’s song and Arjun Janya has come up with an innovative background score too. A period drama, Vedha is dark, brave and sends the message of women empowerment, which still holds good in today’s times.

Director: A Harsha

Cast: Shivarajkumar, Umashree Ganavi Laxman, Aditi Sagar, Shwetha Chengappa, Veena Ponnappa, and Cheluvaraj

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The Vedha was released in theaters on 23 Dec 2022.

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Vedha Movie Review

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In the present, a girl working in a corporate company comes home annoyed as she was harassed in public by a man. Her grandmother consoles her and starts narrating the story of Vedha, who lived in the 80s. Vedha accompanies his daughter Kanaka, who is on a killing spree. They move to one village after the other after accomplishing their target. A cop named Rama searches for the duo. Why did the daughter-father duo go on the killing spree? Vedha was married to Pushpa, and they gave birth to a girl. In a heart-breaking incident that happened to him, Vedha turned arrogant. Why the granny narrated this age-old story to her granddaughter? What’s the link between Vedha’s story and the latest incident that happened to the corporate employee? The rest of the film deals with it.

Star Performance

This is yet another best performances by Shivanna. Aditi, Ganavi, and Shwetha did their best. Ganavi, who impressed the TV audience, is very much impressive with her performance.

Though it appears to be a standard revenge story, Harsha’s screenplay and execution have taken this script to the next good level. The stars are picked perfectly, and they have done justice to the given roles. The writing and characterization are superb. Though the film has a lot of commercial elements, it has come with a good social message for present-day situations. If the non-linear style of storytelling had been avoided, it would’ve been still better. The songs are good, and the visuals are excellent. The production designs are perfect.

What’s There?

• A good message-oriented script
• The performances are neat

What’s Not There?

• Certain commercial elements and the non-linear pattern could’ve been avoided

The film comes with a good concept, and the entire team worked well to make the film the best. The 125th film of Shivanna is definitely watchable!

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Vedha review: Harsha highlights a sensitive issue but presentation is insipid

Shiva Rajkumar's 125th film under his home banner Geetha Pictures focuses on the sensitive issue of rape and sexual assault with a strong message.

Published:Dec 23, 2022

'Vedha' is 125th film of Shiva Rajkumar. (NimmaShivanna/TWitter)

This one is a disappointment!

Vedha (Kannada)

• Cast: Shiva Rajkumar, Ganavi Laxman, Umashri, Shwetha Chengappa, Veena Ponappa, Aditi Sagar, Raghu Shivamogga, Cheluvaraj, Vinay Bidappa, and Bharat Sagar
• Director: A Harsha
• Producer: Geetha Shiva Rajkumar
• Music: Arjun Janya
• Runtime: 2 hours 36 minutes
• Cast: Salman Khan, Katrina Kaif, Emraan Hashmi, and Revathy
• Director: Maneesh Sharma
• Producer: Aditya Chopra
• Music: Pritam Chakraborty
• Runtime: 2 hours 35 minutes

Shiva Rajkumar, son of Kannada thespian late Dr Rajkumar, hits a milestone with his 125 th film Vedha . The film, helmed by choreographer-turned-director A Harsha, is out in the theatres this Friday, 23 December.

The movie marks Shiva Rajkumar’s maiden venture under his home banner, Geetha Pictures.

The actor is popular as “Karunada Chakravarthy” and “Hat-trick hero” among his die-hard fans. But does Vedha do justice in celebrating the actor’s milestone on the screen? Well, here’s my take on it:

The multilingual project, which is also released in Tamil and Telugu, has a women-centric subject at its core. It talks about rape/assault against women and children.

A matter of concern since times immemorial, it sounds perfect on paper but the usual and ordinary filmmaking of the director makes Vedha a below-average experience.

Minus a few positive take-ups on the burning issue coupled with the usual best by Shiva Rajkumar, this has nothing new to offer in terms of cinematic experience for the audience. It’s another dud in the end.

Shiva Rajkumar makes up for the flaws

The tone and tenor of the making of Vedha are jam-packed with residual effects of the director’s previous three projects with the actor. Every character looks like they have been reborn to feature in this latest venture.

The light, the costumes, the sets, and even the performances all look too similar.

A still from Shiva Rajkumar’s ‘Vedha’. (NimmaShivanna/Twitter)

Unlike his recent directorial such as Vajrakaya , Bhajarangi , and its sequel, where the supreme power – the monkey god – is invoked to fight the evils, it is the father-daughter duo who avenge their loss in Vedha .

Their message is clear: do not spare the ones who dare to rape/assault women/children.

Despite this, Shiva Rajkumar never ceases to amaze us with his energetic performance. It is only because of his passionate portrayal of characters that fills a majority of the flaws in the making of an ordinary venture.

The catchy number “ Junjappa” and “ Pushpa” , sung by the actor himself, bring us relief in this old-wine-in-a-new-bottle film.

The actor is brilliantly supported by Ganavi Laxman, Aditi Sagar, and veteran actor Umashri.

ವೇದ ಇಂದಿನಿಂದ ನಿಮಗಾಗಿ; ಚಿತ್ರಮಂದಿರಗಳಲ್ಲಿ Experience a new story with us! We come with brutality and power of humankind. Book your tickets now! https://t.co/A0JQeZSKFf @GeethaPictures @NimmaAHarsha @ZeeStudios_ @zeestudiossouth @zeemusicsouth @ArjunJanyaMusic @SagarAdithi pic.twitter.com/9kAkiU7jRy — DrShivaRajkumar (@NimmaShivanna) December 23, 2022

At times when Kannada filmmakers are busy experimenting with out-of-the-box projects, this one is a disappointment, especially when we take into account the golden opportunity that goes begging considering this is Shiva Rajkumar’s 125 th appearance.

Strictly a one-time watch for Shivanna’s fans!

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Vedha Kannada Movie

Vedha is a 2022 Indian movie directed by A. Harsha starring Shiva Rajkumar, Ganavi Laxman, Umashree and Raghu Shivamogga. The feature film is produced by Geetha Shivrajkumar and the music composed by Arjun Janya.

Director: A. Harsha Producer: Geetha Shivrajkumar Music Director: Arjun Janya Cinematographer: Swamy J Gowda Editor: Deepu S Kumar Art Designer: Ravi Santhehakklu Dialogue Writer: Raghu Niduvalli Action Choregraphers: Dr Ravi Varma, Chetan D’Souz