Case of Kondana

One of the most pathetic movies I've seen in recent years. Abhorrent screenplay, no story line. It was literally a mistake that I clicked on this joke. Im a big fan of Malayali thrillers and thought let's try a Kannada story! Nope, big mistake.

I still can't fathom what was the point of putting the death stress of the panipuri seller, when Wilson could just escape it by saying that he himself is a police officer and found the body. He would have saved 3 officers ! That spot had no witnesses at all. ACP laxmi tries hard but instead of a strong woman, she comes out as a rude pseudo feminist who thinks being strong means being disrespectful. The goon angle was so unnecessary.

All the character did the justice with their performance under the nice direction. Never felt bored throughout watching.

Some scenes shown a shadow of our day to day struggle of existence. For example, the first part of the scene showing ASI Wilson a cop with full of zeal and a good romantic guy turned out to be a selfish man, similarly a Pani Poori wala who struggling for money for treatment of son into a thief. Similarly, movie shows how people change when it matters to their family or them.

However, some scenes were far beyond realistic but is a superb time pass movie that will hold you tightly till the climax.

ACP Lakhsmi (Bhavana) is on the recent burglary case involving serial murders. Newly joined ASI Wilson (Vijay Raghavendra) is reporting at the same station as ACP Lakshmi. He has a doctor girlfriend whose brother is opposing their marriage and Wilson is also yet to pay the bribe for his posting which he got through influence. There is also a migrant Panipuri worker struggling to collect enough money for his son's treatment. Hot-headed Wilson messes with a local goon who already has a beef with ACP Lakshmi. How all these people's lives get impacted due to the individuals' actions forms rest of the story.

Devi Prasad Shetty has better command on the screenplay this time and do not repeat the mistakes he committed with Seetharam Benoy. He has been gifted with the talented cast which is almost same as his first film and the new additions being Bhavana and Rangayana Raghu. With the cast chipping in commendable performances, Devi Prasad Shetty ensures to narrate a gripping thriller which has a fast paced narrative. The characterization of the principal characters stand out and plays an important role in the narrative. The blemishes are few and the pre-climax fight could've been executed better. Apart from that, Case of Kondana makes up a for a good watch and the new director delivers in his 2nd venture.

Vijay Raghavendra and Bhavana does justice to the characters played . Rangayana Raghu yet again performs splendidly as a support actor. Petrol Prasanna does a good job playing a cop role. Seemed very realistic. The director managed to realistically portray the police and situations. The hierarchy in police system is wonderfully showcased. The struggle of the people who rely on daily wages is aptly presented by Saajan Kataria. While these are the good parts the movie is bogged down by slow screenplay,the suspense part is predictable. The second half is predictable and audience seems to know what's gonna happen next . If the second half was tightened a bit would have been engaging for audience.

Heard good reviews about the film but regret for missing in theatres one of the recent best thriller....there is no suspense but still managed to bring you for seat edge....can easily termed as finest thriller.... Films starts with mid phase then slowly it picks up after 40 mins for the night to start it's then one night story.... traveling in 4 tracks is really keeps you engaged ..some main character will hunt you even after watching the film...how one night changed everyone's life....the subject doesn't focus on regular hero and villian something new is tired....and can easily termed as finest thriller....