Breaking News 2012 Kannada Film Review
STORY –
‘Breaking News’ is nothing but Arjun (Ajay Rao) youngster in the television channel ‘Sakala’ to get scoop news to stay ahead with the rival channels. This is what his boss wants by hook or crook. When the Loka Ayuktha Somasekhar (Ananthnag) release the copies of his findings on Du Companies and other details on the de-notification that does not become news for the channel when everyone is telecasting the same. To get a scoop or exclusive you have to catch the special interview of Lok Ayuktha says the boss to Arjun.
Accordingly he does but he falls to the prank of Shraddha (Radhika Pandit) daughter of Lok Ayuktha Somasekhar. Next it is yelling in the office for Arjun. He is sent out of the job. In his search for a scoop he finds a secret of kidnap of Lok Ayuktha daughter Shraddha. He takes advantage of this and he intervenes in the kidnap and takes Shraddha to his custody in a room of his friend.
Nowthe scoop starts rolling from Arjun only in Sakala TV. It is only because of Shraddha a Karate expert and up to date girl interest to stay away from his parents that further helps Arjun to continue his scoop story only in his channel. He knows this is a compulsion but inevitable for him. On the day of award for Arjun for his scoop news about Lok Ayuktha daughter Shraddha also comes in disguise. By this time it is ‘Ishq’.
Whether Arjun receive the honor? What happens to Shraddha thereafter? That is the end part of the film.
ANALYSIS –
‘Breaking News’ is not engaging or entertaining because all the developments are easily at the guess of the audience.
In the days of OB van and latest gadgets given to journalists of television channel the sharpness of Arjun is not captured. When Arjun arrives at the house of Lok Ayuktha chief from the gate itself the journalists of today will be alert. It was possible for Arjun to be on toes to get the news somehow from the entrance. He finds a few minutes of scuffle between a powerful person (Rangayana Radhu) and Lok Ayuktha chief at his entry. He should have captured this episode. Even that is a scoop. Director Nagathihalli Chandrasekhar is not aware of such things it seems.
For the heck of giving exclusives in the channel the danger that happens is explained. It also points to planted things via exclusives.
In an effort to give actual meaning of ‘Breaking News’ or to explain so and so only makes ‘Breaking News’ director Nagathihalli Chandrasekhar changes his route of kidnap, love and finally the action scene that looks so below average and not to the standard of Nagathihalli Chandrasekhar.
In an effort to give ‘Breaking News’ the captivating narration was expected from director Nagathihalli Chandrasekhar but there is nothing of that sort.
The liveliness of Radhika Pandit and her approach to the role is tremendous. That is the only lovable aspect in the film. Most of the things what director has brought in are the reports of newspapers and television channels. In that case how does it catch the attention? This is the first question director should have put it to his head.
It is bookish like he used to pick from the text books to teach his students in the past. Variation and grips is what required to the present day audience to keep them glued to the seats. This is what Nagathihalli Chandrasekhar forgets. No one expect such grips and captivating elements to miss from his head because he has given edge of the seat thriller like ‘Baa Nalle Madhuchandrake’.
The only appreciable supporting character introduced that has determination is Lok Ayuktha Somasekhar played by Ananthnag. He is a versatile actor. Any given role he does so precisely. He resembles the Lok Ayuktha former chief Santosh Hegde in the film.
When Arjun is caught while buying in the department store he shivers. This was not required when the police cross examine him. He is a journalist and confidence portrayal of the scene was required very much.
PERFORMANCES –
It is a best suited cinema for talented and beautiful Radhika Pandit. Her prank, her fooling Ajay Rao in his own custody and liveliness, performance in songs and dance are very high in standards of this actress.
Ajay Rao has remained loyal to the role. He is a director actor. He has not used any of his senses it seems. Rangayana Raghu as corrupt resembles Khatta Subramania Naidu and his son Swayamvara Chandru resemble junior Khatta.
Ananthnag is the best choice for the Lok Ayuktha chief. It is an apt role of cook for Sihikahi Chandru because he is well known in ‘Bombat Bojana’ television programs. A number of supporting artists just come and go in this film are OK.
TECHNICALITY –
AV Krishnakumar is a well known cinematographer. There is no doubt about it. How come at a few places the shots blur for a few second and later adjust?
Stephen Prayog has made ‘Prayog’ of same raga for two songs. Sura Sundari…a cat walk song and Sambanda Saniha…are almost the same tunes. Both are melodious is the consolation.
There are a few scenes that could have been chopped and explained in the dialogues.
Last but not the Least – Broke in ideas cannot make ‘Breaking News’!
Mp3Waala.com Movie Review – 2/5
Cast – Ajay Rao, Radhika Pandit, Ananthnag, Sadhu Kokila, Rangayana Raghu, Mandya Ramesh, Kasargod Chinna, Gurudut, Kiranmayi, Chandru, Nagaraja Murthy, Veena Bhat, Chidanand, Raghunandan, Sihikahi Chandru, Biradar, Rohini, Shanthala Vattam, Prakash Shenoy, S Shivaram, Shylaja Joshi, Mimicry Dayanand, Arun Sagar and others.
Music – Stephen Prayog
Cinematography – Krishnakumar
Production – NCC
Direction –Nagathihalli Chandrasekhar
