After a looong time

We have a thoroughly enjoyable Kannada movie! Yes, you heard it right. I happened to watch Rama Shama Bhama over the weekend. Ramesh, one of my favorite actors, has donned the director's hat for the first time. With a top notch cast, taut screenplay and witty dialogues, the movie is a great example of how to make a good family entertainer.

I am however not too impressed with the songs. Yes, not all movies can have the quality of the older Kannada songs or of a Ramachari/Amruthavarshini/Nammora Mandaara Hoove of recent times, but I'd have expected better from a Ramesh movie. In recent times, you need to listen _carefully_ to the song for a couple of minutes to actually confirm that its indeed a Kannada song - what a pity when you consider the evergreen hits like "Moodala maneya muthina", "Ee sundara BeLadingLa", "BaaLondu Bhaavageethe" et al.

I was pleasantly surprised that the 1st class (balcony) tickets were sold out hours before the show and about 40% of the audience were kids. Proof enough that you can have hit Kannada movie without resorting to any gimmicks as the 8 week embargo.

I'd recommend you go watch the movie - its worth every paise. Oh! one word of caution though... Be ready to laugh your guts out. Kamal Hassan is ABSOULTELY HILARIOUS. Its also commendable that Kamal has dubbed for the movie in chaste HubaLLi Kannada, which by itself is a treat to watch and listen.

Great job Ramesh... Keep it up!

Jogi is another movie that people have recommended. I'll try watch it sometime soon.