I saw this movie yesterday on Amazon Prime. Its actually a compilation of seven short stories of around 20 minutes each.
The movie is dedicated to Puttanna Kanagal – the ace director from the Kannada movie industry of yester-years. He had created the original ‘Katha Sangama’ – which followed a similar format : with three small stories compiled into one movie.
The present Katha Sangama – is a great effort by Rishab Shetty. He has given an opportunity to seven different directors and cinematographers to come together to present their stories.
I really liked Sagara Sangama. There is not a single dialogue in that whole story. Rivetting and brilliant make-up of Rishab Shetty. Great acting by both Haripriya and Rishab Shetty.
The next best was Padavarahalli. One can feel a certain philosphy and way-of-life come through. The tension is very palatable throughout the story.
The tattoo scene of Sathya Katha Prasanga is jaw dropping. Although the movie story movement is a little confusing at times – the message comes through. Besides the tattoo revealing scene – nothing great about this story.
Utthara is equally good. Its good to see Pramod Shetty and Balaji Manohar pitted against each other – after the movie Evaneh Sriman Narayana. Pramod’s acting is stunning. Although he comes across as a shy, reserved person against the extrovert Balaji Manohar’s character …………..the way the screenplay makes him take eventual control – is brilliant. Overall – great stories. Don’t want to go away without talking about Lacchavva. Its very different. Although it was difficult for me to initially understand her Kannada – I trudged along. The story is layered and the fact that the director has managed to get this acting out of normal regular people is brilliant!!! The ending is touching!!
The original ‘Katha Sangama’ by Puttanna Kanagal was equally good for those times. Surprisingly one of the three stories had Rajnikanth handle a negative role with aplomb.
Life.. 