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Vedha is a Kannada movie released on 23 Dec, 2022. The movie is directed by Harsha. A and featured Shiva Rajkumar, Ganavi Laxman, Umashree and Raghu Shivamogga as lead characters.

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Shiva Anna i dont know how would this impact on you Anna but seriously this movie made yu the real hero who ever touches our mother, sister, daughter, wife main thing is girl yu are real hero in real life i love yu Anna... Plz promote the movie and do more like this we will always be in support for yu. And once again with tears I'm telling yu Anna womens are great in this world becz she is our Procter like my mom sister.... No one should touch our world. Anna sorry

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Vedha Movie Review: Shivarajkumar anchors a dark and brave tale that delivers a strong message

Rating: ( 3 / 5).

Revenge is always a powerful plot device in our films, and Shivarajkumar, in his 125th film Vedha , has a wild kind of justice rationale to exact his vengeance. Fans of Shivanna will be ecstatic about the all-out action character he plays in the film. However, interestingly, Shivarajkumar is not playing a character that will be seen in every frame of Vedha . The film is actually a women-centric film, which revolves around a thirst for vengeance, and Shivanna’s unstinting support for the cause.

Director: A Harsha

Cast: Shivarajkumar, Umashree, Ganavi Laxman, Aditi Sagar, Shwetha Chengappa

The story is told by a retired police officer Ramaa (Veena Ponnappa) to her granddaughter, a corporate employee harassed by a man in a mode of public transport. The tale traces incidents that the cop witnessed during her tenure and is centred on Kanaka (Aditi Sagar). After being imprisoned in jail as a juvenile, Kanaka is released to her father, Vedha. A fiery Kanaka, even though battered and traumatised, has a steely resolve and goes on a relentless mission of vengeance along with her father. Who can stop the two, and why are they wreaking havoc is told in a non-linear fashion as we traverse two distinct timelines of the 60s and 80s.

Director Harsha’s signature is all over the film, and his comfort level with his frequent collaborator, Shivanna, is clear in their fourth film together. Without compromising on the commercial elements, Vedha has a new style of narration.

Even though Shivanna is the hero, he does not hog all the limelight, and the film is firmly focussed on the women of the film, who are undoubtedly the highlight of Vedha .

Shivarajkumar, who has two shades in Vedha , mostly speaks with his action and the director has made excellent use of his expressions and body language. The star clearly knows his job, and is only getting better with age. Be it the fiery action sequences, or the cheery dance numbers, Shivanna infuses energy in every frame. Aditi Sagar shines in her debut, and the way she brings to life Harsha’s vision is a testament to her talent.

Ganavi Laxman also sparkles in two shades while Shwetha Chengappa as a sex worker has an important role to play. As long as Umashree is on screen, she laughs and charms with her performance. Director Harsha could have given more importance to the senior actor’s role.  Raghu Shivamogga gets to play a pivotal role while good support comes from Ch. Gurudutt, Manju Pavagada, Govindegowda, Veena Ponnappa, and Rekha. Bharat Sagar. Cheluvaraj, Sanjeev and Vinay Biddappa are excellent as the antagonists.

Set in a village backdrop, and mostly made on the sets, cinematographer J Swamy accentuates the visual quality of the film with his work in natural light, and using dark tones.

The song ‘Gillakko Shiva..’ blends with fight sequences, and moves uninterruptedly in the background. There is something new in Junjappa’s song and Arjun Janya has come up with an innovative background score too.

A period drama, Vedha is dark, brave and sends the message of women empowerment, which still holds good in today’s times.

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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

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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.

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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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Vedha Movie Review & Rating

• March 31, 2023 / 04:58 PM IST

Cast & Crew

• Shiva Rajkumar (Hero)
• Ganavi Laxman (Heroine)
• Shwetha Chengappa , Umashree , Aditi Sagar (Cast)
• Harsha (Director)
• Geeta Shiva Rajkumar (Producer)
• Arjun Janya (Music)
• Swamy J. Gowda (Cinematography)

The Telugu dubbed version of the Kannada film, Vedha starring Sandalwood star Shivarajkumar in the lead role has hit the silver screens today. Let’s see how it fares.

Story: The film revolves around the circumstances between time frame 1965-1985. Set in a village named Shirli, the film opens with the story of Vedha(Shivarajkumar) who leads a happy life with his friends. Eventually, he gets married to Pushpa(Ganavi Laxman) in a peculiar situation and the couple will be blessed with a daughter who will be named as Kanaka(Aditi Sagar). Later, a few unexpected incidents make Vedha and his daughter revolt against brutal friends gang led by Beera(Cheluvaraj). What are the incidents? How will the father-daughter duo fight against all odds to achive the target, forms crucial crux.

Performances: Shivarajkumar aka Shivanna did his part perfectly as a man with a sad past. His makeover in the spane of twenty-year showcased nicely. The way he performed a few action stunts will be a treat to watch for the masses.

Ganavi Laxman is a suprise package for the film. While the lady is adorable in her village belle look, her performance during the key scenes in the second half will create a striking impact. The romantic yet funny scenes between Shivarajkumar and Ganavi are shot superbly.

Young girl Aditi Sagar is impressive in her performance oriented role. Her getup and rustic makeover add weightage to the proceedings.

While Veena Ponnappa is believable in her cop role, other padding artists such as Raghu Shivamogga, Lasya Nagaraj, Jaggapa, Cheluvaraj, Prasanna,Vinay Bidappa, Sanjeev and Kuri Prathap are alright in their limited yet key roles.

Technicalities: The music composed by Arjun Janya is one of the major highlights for the film. His background score elevates all key scenes in a superb manner. Especially, the sounding for a couple of action stunts in the second half is simply outstanding.

Adding to music, the photography work by Swamy J. Gowda is yet another highlight for the film. He showcased the rustic 80s setup superbly. Editing work by Deepu S. Kumar is fine as he kept the runtime within limits.

The action choreographers should be appreciated for composed some authentic action blocks.The production design work is captivating and so is the case with the production values by Shivarajkumar’s Geeta Pictures.

Analysis: Written and directed by Harsha, Vedha is a period revenge drama but the director made sure to narrate the proceedings with some high moments at regular intervals. His scene order is good and has a proper set-up that a film needs to entertain the audience.

Though the screenplay looks dull at parts, Harsha balanced the loopholes by inserting engaging moments. To summerize, Vedha is a routine revenge drama but dealt in a different perspective. The heavy duty action sequences blended with family emotions might receive positive feedback from the B and C centres.

Verdict: Action clicks!

Rating: 2.5/5

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In this Vedha film, Shiva Rajkumar , Ganavi Lakshman played the primary leads.

The Vedha was released in theaters on 23 Dec 2022.

The Vedha was directed by Harsha A

Movies like Sapta Sagaradaache Ello Side B , Kerebete , Max and others in a similar vein had the same genre but quite different stories.

The Vedha had a runtime of 156 minutes.

The soundtracks and background music were composed by Arjun Janya for the movie Vedha.

The cinematography for Vedha was shot by Swamy J .

The movie Vedha belonged to the Action,Thriller, genre.

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A once peaceful man, Vedha, goes on a revenge killing spree with his daughter, Kanaka, after she gets released from prison. A daunting inspector Ramaa tries to stop the duo, only to be outrun by them.

Details About Vedha Movie :

Keypoints about vedha :.

1. Total Episode duration: 2h 29m

2. Audio Languages: Kannada,Tamil,Telugu,Hindi,Malayalam

About the Movie Vedha: A Stirring Quest for Vengeance

The movie Vedha is a Kannada Action movie starring Shivarajkumar and Aditi Sagar. It shows the story of Vedha and Kanaka killing people for revenge. When Kanaka is released from prison, she meets her father and together, they embark on a journey of shooting dow a select set of people. They are constantly being chased by Ramaa, who is always outrun by them in the nick of time. It is revealed that Vedha used to be a peace-loving married man who is now on the wrong side of the law. What made him change his ways? Who are the people they are killing? Watch the movie to find out.

Vedha Movie Release Date on OTT

Vedha was released on 10th February 2023 and is available for streaming on the OTT platform ZEE5.

Vedha Movie Plot

The plot of the Kannada Thriller begins with a young woman being harassed on public transport and after she reaches home, she is then told the story of Vedha. The story talks about a father-daughter duo, who go on a killing spree, going from place to place. They are murdering a number of hand-picked people, while being chased by a daunting police officer, always managing to escape in the eleventh hour. At the same time, Paari, a sex worker, is intent on killing one of Vedha’s friends. What is the cause of their fury? Why are so many people being killed? To know more, watch Vedha on ZEE5.

Vedha Movie Cast and Crew

The Cast of the movie includes Shivarajkumar as Vedha, Ganavi Laxman as Pushpa and Aditi Sagar as Kanaka. Shwetha Chengappa is seen as Paari, Umashree as Shakri, Cheluvaraj as Beera and Veena Ponnappa as Inspector Ramaa. The director of the movie is A Harsha who has also taken care of the writing of the movie. The movie has been produced by Geetha and Shivarajkumar.

Interesting Facts About the Movie Vedha

1. Originally made in Kannada, the movie is also available in a range of Indian languages including Kannada, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Hindi.

2. The movie has been produced under the banners of Geetha Pictures and Zee Studios.

3. Vedha has a total run-time of 2h 36 mins.

FAQs About Vedha Movie

Q. who is the cinematographer for the movie.

The Cinematography of the movie has been done by Swamy J.

Q. Who has composed the music for the movie?

The Music of the movie has been given by Arjun Janya.

Q. Who has taken care of the editing for the movie?

The Film Editing for Vedha has been done by Deepu S Kumar.

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Vedha Tamil Movie

The film is at the most a series of actions which stretch out and sometimes do not have a purpose.

Vijay (Vijay Arun) is an orphan brought up by a widow (Seetha). He regards her son Vadhan (new face, Jerovadhan) as his own younger brother. He is emotionally attached to Vadhan and becomes a doting elder brother. He is ready to give or do anything for his brother who cannot face failures. To make Vadhan the college union chairman, Vijay fights a gang of goons headed by Sathya (Sathyaprakash) risking his life.

He incurs the wrath of Sathya who waits for an opportunity to strike back. Vadhan is not only eccentric but suddenly becomes a heart patient. He is so pampered by Vijay that one day he points to a girl, Veda (Sheela) and expresses his desire to marry her without knowing that she is Vijay's sweetheart and they are already in deep love. Though shocked and dismayed, Vijay persuades Veda to marry his brother. Vijay sacrifices his love not only out of affection for his brother but as an expression of gratitude to the family in which he has grown up.

On the 'first night', Vijay is swept off his feet when he finds Veda sitting in his room and she reveals to him that she is pregnant. Vadhan overhears them and leaves home feeling wretched. Sathya, who has been waiting to take revenge on Vijay, kidnaps him and tortures him. The mother and the girl are in a loop with both the boys missing. When the villain is there, the police are not far behind.

Vijay Arun gives a mature performance. He strikes a chord with his expression of surprise and anxiety when he sees Sheela sitting in his room on the night of her wedding with Vadhan and when he forces her out of his room. Scenes depicting him as a man who is mentally shattered, looking thin and haggard with disheveled hair and beard and anguish in his eyes are moving. He makes one forget it is Vijay Arun who is acting. His commitment is commendable.

Sheela emotes well and handles her weighty role with fervour.

This is Jerovadhan's first film and his inexperience is showing.

Sathyaprakash looks really threatening as the villain who runs a virtual prison for those abducted by his gang.

Venkat Bose is impressive in his role as 'Encounter Veerapandi'. Karunas is given a short comedy role as agent for recovering two-wheeler loans.

Seetha fills the hearts with pathos as a grieving mother having lost her sons as well as daughter-in-law.

Srikanth Deva's music passes muster.

Director Nityakumar is hamstrung by Vasu Basker's story and screenplay. It is not a straight narration. Multiple tracks confuse the audience. The logic is the first casualty.

With too much melodrama and too many songs "Veda" can be rated among those run-of the mill flicks which only test the patience of the viewers and assail their sensibility.