Shuddhi

Very nice script and screenplay... must watch film

Watching a movie with subtitles is little distracting. I don't understand the language but the screenplay and direction of this movie is so good that once I started, I kept getting more and more interested to know what's next. To avoid any spoilers, all I can say is do watch it if you are looking for a good thriller. This is one of those movies that will be playing in your mind even after the movie has ended.

Shuddhi was a great experience. It felt something like an Asgar Faradhi movie. It builds up very slowly, we get the feel of the situation and the moment when you start to think the movie is going somewhere it hits you like a lightning bolt. The performances are amazing. You may complain about the first half being very slow. But as a film geek myself I think was definitely necessary for the second half to be so effective. I thought the use of English and Kannada was a bit abrupt but it will definitely play good for international audience.

Movies like these may not make a big bang in the box office, but it will definitely create a benchmark for indie film makers to push themselves even further. In an industry filled with movies of stars and the masses. This feels like a fresh breath of air.

One scene I liked the most is the Mangalore party invasion scene the sound of the gun being shot as Kathryn gets closer and closer to her pray, I was on the edge of my seat. Any film geek can make out if the director knows what he is doing or not by just watching the movie for 10 mins. After watching 10 mins of Shuddhi I was confident that The director planned every single frame of the film.Most of the time a movie which gives a message focuses more on the message but forgets about the cinema. But this has struck the right balance between those two which is quite hard to achieve.

A good movie. I hope it will make others happy as it made me happy. Definitely a must watch.

Movies like these may not Tilt the box office, but has definitely set a benchmark for for other film makers who choose a different theme. Definitely Fresh and a change from the monotonous movies. The plot of the film highlights the crime against women faced in Indian society. The film promises to give new experiences to Kannada audiences, and another way it is doing this is through certain technical aspects.

Shuddhi starts off slowly, steadily revealing different story-lines. It does feel a bit too slow and meandering out of course during the first 50 minutes or so, but as the story progresses, ever so little is revealed about the actual plot. The second half is fast paced and reveals the story-lines culminating with a bang. Although the end seems dragged a bit, the shattered time-line ensures it will keep you interested till the end.

The camera work is a bit too shaky at times, but in most situations is innovative. The acting is decent at best, but isn't too over-dramatic. I expect some fantastic stuff from the director in his forthcoming projects.

I'm glad to see Kannada cinema attracting international attention. I hope this trend keeps up.