Prithvi Movie Review
(3.5/5) Bellary Beauty!
It can be done, isn’t it? Just when KFI keeps dishing out films that insult your intelligence week after week saying ‘Jana Idanne Keltare,’ somebody comes along, grabs that notion by the scruff of its neck, and then shows it’s possible to be creative and realistic within the commercial parameters of an allegedly ‘limited market’ like Kannada.
Jacob Varghese, just in his second outing, has achieved that in Prithvi.
Prithvi looks like Kannada’s answer to the semi realistic films that have been flooding the Hindi film industry of late. On the lines of films like Shool, and Gangajal (not a copy, but the style of narration is similar to such films) Prithvi takes a good hard look at the dusty realities of Bellary mining industry. Set in the dust bowls of Bellary’s austere interiors, the district gets a puritanical IAS officer in Prithvi (few weeks back, he came there as a college student in Raam! Just kidding) who is hell bent on cleaning up the corruption in the district along with its dust. Expectedly, he locks horns with some filthy rich mining lords who do not like what he does and hence, cause the film to run for two and half hours.
What sets Prithvi apart from other “me honest officer, you bad politician’ sagas in Kannada before is its narration. Even with its customary 5 songs, three fights, and one father-son sentiment scene, Prithvi is refreshingly different. For starters, it seems some homework has gone into ground realities of Bellary and the real problems faced by the people over there. And then, Jacob Varghese makes an excellent use of the torrid locations of Bellary to make the film look even more austere. The dust springs up under the scorching sun every time a car moves around in the film, constantly reminding you how dusty the area is.
Since this is a ‘realistic’ film, there are digs taken at the current day political and social scenario in the state. So, the ruling party of the state comes under the wrath of the dialogues writer, so do a group of fans who are trying to build a temple for a deceased actor. Then, there are more indirect references to a popular TV channel (TV “N” is the name of that channel. Bingo, you got it, didn’t you?), a former prime minister who is a sworn son of soil, and a former chief minister who dreamt of turning Bangalore into Singapore by selling liquor in grocery shops, and a infamous Kannada weekly that writes regularly about Papigala Lokadalli and so on.
And then, there is Puneeth. The man slips into the role of a strict IAS officer as effortlessly as a fish takes to the water. His portrayal of that role makes the film that much more believable and it’s a pleasure watching him in the role of a young, idealistic government servant.
Parvati Menon looks pale when compared to her appearance in Milana but she fits the bill. After a long time, Avinash buries his “helpless citizen” look in the dusty pits of Bellary and sports a villainous appearance as the mining lord for a change. Sadhu Kokila’s comedy is unnecessary but good in parts. And then, there are other artists making up the numbers.
So, even with its commercial constraints and ‘limited market’ curse, Kannada film Prithvi is a delightful effort at getting more realistic and yet entertain you for the full length of the film. You can watch the film for Jacob Varghese, who has set a standard which the other senior folks can merrily follow; and for Puneeth Rajkumar who has probably has essayed the best role in his career so far.
Recommended watching!
-Movie Review By Raju Shanbhag
prithvi is a extrordinary movie……. all are great actors…. especially my appu was a great actor…
with this movie jacob got a special place in my heart forever…………
a superb movie.. must watch by all people..
I watched the movie Prthvi, its really a superb movie puneet is just superb in that movie. once again he proved that he is wonder ful hero. and this is the movie which as to be watched by very reponsible human being.
puneeth ur just wonder ful and I really love u and ur acting , action,dance
prithvi s superb movie must watch al karnataka people . APPU AND PARVATHI MENON PAIR VERY CUTE AGAIN AFTER MILANA
Prithvi is a good attempt by Jacob & Puneet. I think all Kannada movie lovers to watch this movie as it offers differnet kind of cinema which we have not seen after aa dinagalu.
Excellent movie …Please go and watch and make the movie a big hit because it worth it ….let us say if the same king of movie would have come in telugu or tamil ppl over there would have appriciated and made that movie as Very BIG hit ……Prithive will definetellly deserve the hit and excellent Box office collection better than what it is doing now . I mean still it is doing good but it should be excellent.
first off all well tried, coming out of the real filmi formula,its good but not the best,second half could be better and the climax makes the seroius movie funny,,,,,,,,not exactly climax neede for that movie ,mainly dialogues neede to be done by MS RAMESH. music good. ABOVE ALL THAT APPU ACTING SUPERB FANTASTIC UR IN RIGHT TRACK NEVER MIND THE SUCCES OF THE MOVIE,U ROCKS.RATING 4/5
More than the movie, i have to appraise the critic Mr.Raju Shanbhag. of course, movie is good & yes, you are right in saying that its the best performance of Appu yet.
But whats refreshing is the uninhabited critic style which you write out every week. Keep up the good work. Its been ages since we have had anyone writing without any prejudice.
It’s definitely a good movie. Well tried appu. Don’t get dis hearted if this film flops. Try your chance again
hey wat a movie people !!!!! AWESOME MOVIE…….puneeth my god such a mesmerising performance……so realistic……..so true social cause movie…….puneeth is follwing his father footsteps by choosing social society happening movie………all abt bellari illegal mining…….along with cute love story………..and directors has done excellent job by properly doing screenplay and direction…….and dailogues and camera work are most highlighted ……and excellent too…….how can we forget a music part……….simply superb!!!!!! manikanth kadri has really given an awesome music…….it gives feel of rehaman music in some songs……..all and all out and out superb worth watching……….i am sure tht people will regrat by choosing BJP govt after watching this movie…………..out and out its awesome evrything is good abt the movie pls do watch this type of movie and encourge such quality movies……….if u dont u will seriously regrat for not watching this movie after some times in ur future………
Prithvi is one of the best movie i have ever seen in recent years. Prithvi is all about illegal mining in Bellary and how an IAS officer fights for peoples survival in dat district. Prithvi team has done their part now our govt. has to take some action on illegal mining. Appu(King of Kannada film industry) looks rocking in the movie, with serious and responsible character, its great to watch Appu with formals and looks cute. Dialouges, Photography is excellent, Music by mani kanth is fantastic my favorite nos. (Hejjegondu Hejje and Ninagende visesha ….) Full credit goes to APPU and John Vergeese for their hard work to make this movie superb. All in all movie is fantastic recommended to watch by all and to encourage this sort of movies. Appu’s one of the best role in his career and for sure this movie be awarded for best actor, best direction, best film, best music of this year. Keep this good team work.
kannadave sathya kannadave nithya .
Jai karnataka, Jai Bhuvaneshwari
@Arvind Hariharan,
it is like documentary film ……… thanks to the team, coming to punith’s acting, think his best among all till date. n also camera work is remarkable, think this film will sure gets best film, best actor, and best screen play awards.
dis is a superb movie when compared to all the movies which have released so far in the 2010. puneeth and parvathi acting is so superb, and it can get national or state award, or any artist will get national or state award for the film.
Awesome that Puneeth is taking the initiative in making non-remake and quality films.. I haven’t seen it yet – but from the reviews and comments sounds like a good movie.
Also – heard that the movie was shot in Vishakapatnam, AP and not bellary.. any truth in that?
really it stands differ for any other as usual movies like love story, underworld, etc ……no comments on punith’s acting , first time dt m seeing richness in camera work .
in one word i would like to say the film is punithmenia.
Now that KFI has said that it’s a good movie,
i assume that it’s safe to watch :p
It is a good movie. This movie nicely showcase the real issues on Bellary Mines and how it is affecting health of the people. Jacob has done good job, credit goes to him. Appu who always played fun loving character, in this film he has done incredible job and proved he is a good actor. Villan is also very impressive. Overall it is good movie to watch
Good movie.. Nice to have movies like this, after the overdose of Challenged Star’s Zero IQ movies. As the reviewer said, this is probably Puneeth’s best movie in his career so far…
Hey Guys!!!!!!!!!!
I Have not watched but I watch this movie since Parvathi Menon is my Fav Heroine n Puneeth is FaV Hero in Kannada@@@
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prithvi is superb… dialogs are good… puneet looks cool in formals
it’s a good movie with a good messeage for the recent govt. people has to encourage this attempt. thanks for puneeth for giving a good movie. his role in the movie was in high standard than in a comercial movie.tecniqcally this is a super movie. satya did his job beautifully.vergeese work was excellent. but something more needed for movie for the box office. puneet did his best. worth watchable with family
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ಇದೊಂದು ಸಾಮಾಜಿಕ ಕಳಕಳೆ ಇರುವ ಚಿತ್ರ. ಕರ್ನಾಟಕದಲ್ಲಿ ಗಣಿ ಅವ್ಯವಹಾರದಲ್ಲಿ ಆಗುತ್ತಿರುವ ಬೆಳವಣಿಗೆಗಳನ್ನೂ ತೀವ್ರವಾಗಿ ಗಮನಿಸಿರುವ ನಿರ್ದೇಶಕ , ಜನರಿಗೆ ತಲಿಪಿಸುವಲ್ಲಿ ಯಶಸ್ವಿಯಾಗಿದ್ದಾನೆ. ಈ ತರಹದ ಸಾಮಾಜಿಕ ಕಳಕಳೆ ಇರುವ ಚಿತ್ರಗಳು ಇತ್ತೀಚಿಗೆ ಬಂದಿದ್ದೆ ಇಲ್ಲ. ರಾಜಕಾರಣಿಗಳು ದುಡ್ಡು ಮಾಡುವ ನಿಟ್ಟಿನಲ್ಲಿ ನೀತಿ ನಿಯಮಗಳನ್ನ ಗಾಳಿಗೆ ತೂರಿ ಗಣಿಗಾರಿಕೆ ಮಾಡ್ತಾ ಇದ್ದಾರೆ , ಅದರಿಂದ ಸಾಮಾನ್ಯ ಜನರ ಆರೋಗ್ಯದ ಮೇಲೆ ಆಗುವ ಪರಿಣಾಮ, ಪರಿಸರದ ಮೇಲೆ ಆಗುವ ದುಷ್ಪರಿಣಾಮಗಳನ್ನೂ ಲೆಕ್ಕಿಸದೆ ಕರ್ನಾಟಕದ ಗಡಿಯನ್ನೇ ಬದಲಿಸಿರುವುದನ್ನು ಅತ್ಯಂತ ನೈಜವಾಗಿ ಮೂಡಿಬಂದಿದ್ದೆ .
ಪುನಿತ್ ರಾಜಕುಮಾರ್ ಆ ಪಾತ್ರಕ್ಕೆ ಜೀವ ತುಂಬಿದ್ದಾರೆ. ಆ ಚಿತ್ರವನ್ನ ನೋಡಿದಾಗ ನಾವು ನಮ್ಮ ಸಮಾಜಕ್ಕೆ ಏನಾದರು ಮಾಡ್ಬೇಕು ಅನ್ಸತ್ತೆ. ಈ ಚಿತ್ರ ವನ್ನು ತಪ್ಪದೆ ನೋಡಿ. ಒಳ್ಳೆಯ ಚಿತ್ರಗಳನ್ನ ಪ್ರೋತ್ಸಾಹಿಸಿ.
Saw this movie today and it is awesome……………..must watch for every kannadigas…………..technically best kannada movie in recent years. Best movie after Manasaare in kannada. This movie is not lesser than any Tamil, Telugu or Hindi movies…………….
very bad film, second half was very boring
Very good movie by Jacob. Special thanks to Puneeth for essaying a different role, its a good move by him for rebranding himself and kannada film goers shoud wholeheartedly welcome this move. This role of Puneeth is in total contrast to what he made in Raaj and he should be taken this dare step to be someone different. Manikanth has given some really good music. We should be encouraging this kinda movies and suside movies of rowdies and baseless love stories.
ya it is v v gud movie…….
Pruthvi is a nice movie to watch……..puneeth is wonderfully donr his job……….it is must watch movie for all age group
A fine & Fentstic movie Its full of family & Youths film Appu you are looking so smart & Parvathi menan also good charming you both of very good in full film no boring its a good cinema not only a dancer & also a you can do the very serious acting also Appu I think Pls give PRITHVI – 2 OK…………….. bye
Puneeth’s second best performance after MIlana…. Good to see paarvathi-Puneeth again, they both make a great on-screen pair. Would love to see them again in a movie..
Movie will not disappoint you, in fact u’ll come out of the theater satisfied..
Definitely a MUST-WATCH movie….
great attempt for a movie abt the current issue…
not run of a mill kinda stuff..
puneetrajkumar, parvathi, music, cinematography, direction n dialogues r fresh…
continue good work…
wish each one of u success…
Yeah d movie s gud…v should encourage n support dis type of film..punit has done a wonderful job n same as director..4/5 watchable
i never seen such a kind f movie till date, Brilliant job by prithvi team. who all love Kannada ,should watch this movie with out miss.
WOW!!!!
What a movie. Hearty congrats to Jacob for coming out with such a social relevant movie.Appu acted brilliantly. Dialogues are powerful. If we don’t encourage these kind of movies then we will end up with Raj and Ram…….
coming to the movie its not that good average movie story was good but screen play was so bad
when compare previous its most worst movie…………
good movie……..
Movie is fabulous…Will sure be a big blockbuster as word of mouth spreads.
Prithvi is good movie..It is good to see Puneeth in the role of DC. Jacob has done very good job. He is one of the contemporary directors in KFI.good care is taken for Puneeth’s costumes,mannerism.
prithvi is average movie…bt in formal dres appu look so cute..
IN ONE WORD, PRITHVI IS BRILLIANT, SIMPLY SUPERB PERFORMANCE BY A RESTRAINED PUNEETH AND GREAT DIRECTION. ABRUPT ENDING, BUT A VERY RELALISTICALLY MADE MOVIE, THOUGH VERY SERIOUS MOST TIMES, AND SURELY NOT A RUN OF THE MILL TYPE. HATS OFF TO PUNEETH AND THE CREW FOR GIVING A FABULOUS MOVIE. KEEP IT UP
movie superb, the story is solid. nd our state present political, bellary illegal mining subject are excellent, that media tv N scene is gud pleae dont miss this movie. hads of prithvi team…..
Really a very different movie for appu. He has really come out of his powerstar branding and excelled in this socia economical subject movie. I rate this movie the best of all his movies.
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The movie is too good with Performance, Dialouges, Photograpy, Music, Technically and Direction are outstanding. i like Puneeth’s action, totaly movie is rocking. I would rate 3.5/5.
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Dialogs are superb.. Nice to hear such good dialogs in a non-yograj bhat or non-soori movie!
3/5
first half very impressive, but same cannot be said post interval.
gud to c appu doing these sort of roles. casting is perfect.
once watchable…
Whats the review? do u think this movie going to be a hit? .. As a fan of puneet i don’t think it wil success commercially
.. this may be the first movie of puneet which may not do good in box office. The concept is great and the dialouges, but where is the entertainment? ..
The two things i liked in the movie is the story they have selected and the dialouges. Still hope it will be a hit
First half is super with good pace – 2nd half is pathetic and i dont know what the director had in mind while shooting the climax fight – it looked so funnny – all in all ..bad choice by appu – being a frank and honest fan of apppu – my rating would 2.5 – every credit goes to appu
superb movie…..appu looks sooo different…n acting s also superb…..appu always rox