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Vedha and his daughter Kanaka are on a killing spree. They are being chased by a cop Rama, but they always manage to escape in the nick of time. Can Rama stop the killings? Vedha and his daughter Kanaka are on a killing spree. They are being chased by a cop Rama, but they always manage to escape in the nick of time. Can Rama stop the killings? Vedha and his daughter Kanaka are on a killing spree. They are being chased by a cop Rama, but they always manage to escape in the nick of time. Can Rama stop the killings?

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Vedha review: A blaring revenge story led by a very impressive female cast and, of course, Shiva Rajkumar

A. Harsha writes and directs this period action thriller, starring Shiva Rajkumar, Ganavi Laxman, Aditi Sagar, Shwetha Changappa, Umashree, and others

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Last Updated: 04.13 PM, Dec 23, 2022

Spoilers ahead...

There's an interesting correlation between Shiva Rajkumar's massive stardom and the box-office results of some of his recent outings. There isn't an inkling of doubt regarding how much he is adored as a scion and a superstar but, at the same time, his films of late have somehow not found the commercial approval that one expects. But that doesn't deter the 60-year-old actor who, while enjoying his place in the sun, is yet to grow complacent and has evidently decided to make the best of what's left in his hay years as a leading man. In the same vein, one sees a shift in his stance as he gradually makes way for pivotal & meaningful discussions to take centre stage in his movies and allows his stature to be only a lure of some kind for his many million fans.

In the last few of his films, one finds Shiva Rajkumar worrying less about his position as a star and more about the world around him. Vedha , his fourth film with filmmaker/choreographer A. Harsha, is a shining example of this.

By all means, Vedha is a revenge saga and A. Harsha (also the writer) has no qualms in announcing that emphatically. The film's opening scene reveals that we are going to be taken back in time, as an elderly woman recounts the story to her young granddaughter - on one hand, the writer uses this as a trope to build the legend of Vedha, to hand-hold us into the alluring world that is set in the 1960s and '80s. But on the other, he also uses the 'recounting' motif to enunciate that the film's central concern, that of sexual violence against women, is still very much a relevant one, regardless of the era in time. In this and many other regards, one finds Vedha to be A. Harsha's most discerning film to date and as much as it is submerged in the mainstream, the writer-director exhibits such clarity in intent that you are likely to remain glued to the screen the whole time.

And though it may seem in certain segments that he is in search of brownie points for selecting a "poignant" topic, the viewer also realizes in the same vein that he, along with the entire core team, is uncompromised in driving their message home. The approach is quite certainly loud and wishy-washy (even cringe in some parts) because it emerges from a strong male gaze, and the writing too sometimes refuses to humanize its women, but the film works mainly by lending a great platform to its female cast to flex its muscles. 

One of the more glaring aspects of the film, which is likely to surprise the viewer, is that it isn't a Shiva Rajkumar vehicle. Although he plays the titular role, the veteran actor is benevolent enough to let the subject matter take precedence and as much as his star is celebrated in the action portions, none of it, luckily, seems overbearing. The entire ethos of Vedha is aggressive but A. Harsha seems keen on letting his two female leads, Ganavi Laxman (as Vedha's wife Pushpa) and Aditi Sagar (also Shwetha Changappa), land some of the biggest and best punches. Both actors are refreshingly boorish on screen and manage to light up the screen every time they pick up a machete - while Ganavi Laxman forays into unexplored territories with her stark 'macho' performance, Aditi Sagar impresses in her debut outing with a stealthy, almost chilly on-screen presence. 

Shwetha Changappa of Majaa Talkies fame too gets a meaty role to her name and the actress puts on a memorable show. The rest of the cast includes veteran actress Umashree, Veena Ponnappa, Raghu Shivamogga, Jaggapaa, Cheluvaraj, and Vinay Bidappa (of K.G.F: Chapter 1 fame), among others who fit well into the narrative.

Art Director Ravi Santhehakklu and cinematographer Swamy J. Gowda need a special mention for combinedly creating an intriguing world of Vedha - while the former keeps the set pieces and embellishments to the bare minimum, not letting the production design be an in-your-face facet, the latter (along with colourist Ashirwad) imbues the visual palette with a sense of doom and tragedy - the blend of muted, greyish tones and striking warm colours work perfectly well. Arjun Janya's background score and song numbers are unabashedly thumping and loud but the soundtrack has enough richness to elevate the mood of the cinema hall.

When was the last time you found a group of men raving about the female cast of a Kannada film headlined by a major superstar? In an attempt to witness the Shivanna fandom at its rawest, I caught the 5 a.m. show in Bengaluru and it'd be safe to say that I was pleasantly surprised by the outcome. While the veteran actor had his dedicated share of hoots and whistles, it was the female cast that shined the brightest and the entire hall bustled with pride and joy every time one of them delivered a blow or a juicy punchline. Vedha , that said, isn't devoid of concerns and one might find the transgression of the film a bit too alarming and implausible, given the sensitivity of the subject matter. But the film has the heart in the right place and aside from all the contrivances, it is an enjoyable watch.

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Vedha Movie Review: This Shiva Rajkumar revenge drama is all about women's empowerment

Vedha is the 125th film of shiva rajkumar and is the fourth collaboration between him and director a harsha. the movie also stars shwetha chengappa, veena ponappa, umashree, ganavi laxman, and aditi sagar. the film released on december 23..

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• Vedha is Dr Shiva Rajkumar's 125th Kannada film, a milestone film.
• This is the fourth time the Kannada star has worked with director A Harsha.
• The female actors have strong roles in this film.

Release Date: 23 Dec, 2022

Shiva Rajkumar is in iconic hero in the Kannada film world and Vedha, directed by A Harsha, proves that the 60-year-old actor still has what it takes to woo his fans.

The movie starts off by showing a young woman being harassed by a man on public transport. She comes home and complains to her grandmother, who then proceeds to read her the story of Vedha (Shiva Rajkumar) and the movie starts to go back in time.

Director A Harsha cuts from the 1960s, where we see a young Vedha and how he gets married to Pushpa (Ganavi Laxman), to the 1980s, where we see Vedha and his daughter Kanaka (Aditi Sagar), going on a revenge killing spree. The father and daughter seem to be looking for a certain set of people and head from one place to another in this revenge drama. While police inspector Rama (Veena Ponappa) is hot on their pursuit, Paari (Shweta Chengappa), a sex worker, is intent on killing Vedha’s friend (Raghu Shimoga). What happened to Pushpa? Why are Vedha and Kanaka killing these men?

Shiva Rajukumar had worked with director Harsha in three films earlier and this 125th film of his is a landmark of sorts for both of them. Vedha has been smartly written by Harsha so as to keep the audience engaged throughout the movie – while there is action, there is plenty of sentiment and he chooses to show Vedha as someone who believes in women empowerment and standing up for women’s rights. This is sure to strike a chord with Shiva Rajkumar’s fans, as the Kannada star is choosing stories that have more meaning to society. Perhaps he is changing directions at this point in his career.

The women in this movie all have strong performance-oriented roles and we see Vedha take a backseat for a large part, allowing these women – from the police officer to the daughter – to showcase their strength on screen. Actors Shwetha Chengappa, Veena Ponappa, Umashree, Ganavi Laxman, and Aditi Sagar, really shine in this film in their respective roles.

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Having said that, the film has some shades of KGF 2 in the way that it has been shot. In fact, the don who runs the mines looks unabashedly like Rocky Bhai. And the inclusion of the religious aspect in some scenes reminds us of Kantara. One also wonders whether Vedha’s wife is named Pushpa and the song titled Pushpa Pushpa was an effect of the Telugu film Pushpa. Or perhaps this was a nod by the director to those successful films.

Vedha does have its share of flaws, but when compared to its intention and the way the actresses performed in the film, those can be overlooked. The cinematography by Swami J Gowda is excellent and the music by Arjun Janya is a major plus for this film.

As stated, Vedha is the 125th of Shiva Rajkumar and his fans are definitely not going to be disappointed with this flick.

3 out of 5 stars for Vedha.

Vedha’s first teaser to highlight weapons

Vedha is slated for a December 23 release, and the makers of Shivarajkumar’s 125th film are coming up with the first teaser on November 11. The tagline of the first teaser read, “Weapons of Vedha will come to life.”

Director Harsha has planned a unique way of promoting this film, and says that the first glimpse from Vedha will highlight different kinds of weapons used in the film.

Vedha will be the fourth collaboration between Harsha and Shivarajkumar after Vajrakaya, Bhajarangi, and Bhajarangi 2, and has the Century Star playing the titular role in the action fantasy drama.

Vedha, which has a tagline The Brutal 1960’s, is a rural period drama, and will be out in Kannada, Telugu, and Tamil.

With music by Arjun Janya, Vedha has cinematography by Swamy J. Meanwhile, the first single from Vedha is to be out on November 27 at a grand launch event likely to be held in Mysuru.

Another interesting piece of news is that the director and music composer has been discussing with a big star to render his voice for a song, details of which the team plans to reveal once the actor completes recording the track. “We have a lot of surprises in store from team Vedha,” says the director.

Vedha, produced by Geetha Pictures in collaboration with Zee Studios, has Ganavi Lakshman playing the female lead, and also features Shwetha Chengappa and Aditi Sagar in important roles.

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Vedha review: Harsha highlights a sensitive issue but presentation is insipid

Shiva Rajkumar's 125th film under his home banner Geetha Pictures focuses on the sensitive issue of rape and sexual assault with a strong message.

Published:Dec 23, 2022

'Vedha' is 125th film of Shiva Rajkumar. (NimmaShivanna/TWitter)

This one is a disappointment!

Vedha (Kannada)

• Cast: Shiva Rajkumar, Ganavi Laxman, Umashri, Shwetha Chengappa, Veena Ponappa, Aditi Sagar, Raghu Shivamogga, Cheluvaraj, Vinay Bidappa, and Bharat Sagar
• Director: A Harsha
• Producer: Geetha Shiva Rajkumar
• Music: Arjun Janya
• Runtime: 2 hours 36 minutes
• Cast: Salman Khan, Katrina Kaif, Emraan Hashmi, and Revathy
• Director: Maneesh Sharma
• Producer: Aditya Chopra
• Music: Pritam Chakraborty
• Runtime: 2 hours 35 minutes

Shiva Rajkumar, son of Kannada thespian late Dr Rajkumar, hits a milestone with his 125 th film Vedha . The film, helmed by choreographer-turned-director A Harsha, is out in the theatres this Friday, 23 December.

The movie marks Shiva Rajkumar’s maiden venture under his home banner, Geetha Pictures.

The actor is popular as “Karunada Chakravarthy” and “Hat-trick hero” among his die-hard fans. But does Vedha do justice in celebrating the actor’s milestone on the screen? Well, here’s my take on it:

The multilingual project, which is also released in Tamil and Telugu, has a women-centric subject at its core. It talks about rape/assault against women and children.

A matter of concern since times immemorial, it sounds perfect on paper but the usual and ordinary filmmaking of the director makes Vedha a below-average experience.

Minus a few positive take-ups on the burning issue coupled with the usual best by Shiva Rajkumar, this has nothing new to offer in terms of cinematic experience for the audience. It’s another dud in the end.

Shiva Rajkumar makes up for the flaws

The tone and tenor of the making of Vedha are jam-packed with residual effects of the director’s previous three projects with the actor. Every character looks like they have been reborn to feature in this latest venture.

The light, the costumes, the sets, and even the performances all look too similar.

A still from Shiva Rajkumar’s ‘Vedha’. (NimmaShivanna/Twitter)

Unlike his recent directorial such as Vajrakaya , Bhajarangi , and its sequel, where the supreme power – the monkey god – is invoked to fight the evils, it is the father-daughter duo who avenge their loss in Vedha .

Their message is clear: do not spare the ones who dare to rape/assault women/children.

Despite this, Shiva Rajkumar never ceases to amaze us with his energetic performance. It is only because of his passionate portrayal of characters that fills a majority of the flaws in the making of an ordinary venture.

The catchy number “ Junjappa” and “ Pushpa” , sung by the actor himself, bring us relief in this old-wine-in-a-new-bottle film.

The actor is brilliantly supported by Ganavi Laxman, Aditi Sagar, and veteran actor Umashri.

ವೇದ ಇಂದಿನಿಂದ ನಿಮಗಾಗಿ; ಚಿತ್ರಮಂದಿರಗಳಲ್ಲಿ Experience a new story with us! We come with brutality and power of humankind. Book your tickets now! https://t.co/A0JQeZSKFf @GeethaPictures @NimmaAHarsha @ZeeStudios_ @zeestudiossouth @zeemusicsouth @ArjunJanyaMusic @SagarAdithi pic.twitter.com/9kAkiU7jRy — DrShivaRajkumar (@NimmaShivanna) December 23, 2022

At times when Kannada filmmakers are busy experimenting with out-of-the-box projects, this one is a disappointment, especially when we take into account the golden opportunity that goes begging considering this is Shiva Rajkumar’s 125 th appearance.

Strictly a one-time watch for Shivanna’s fans!

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