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THE கர்ணன் EFFECT

Life is about the different characters that we encounter either in real or in reel life. In the latter, I'd definitely narrow the following 3 characters down as my all time favorite:

1. Lord Krishna
2. Forrest Gump
3. Karna

A few months back I had read about the happenings of the digitally restored version of 'கர்ணன்'. I was super excited. 

This is a movie that I should definitely go with my mother.

And well, it did happen.

17th March, 2012 - Shanthi Theater - Matinee Show.

My dad, being a hardcore Sivaji fan, had booked the tickets well in advance. For obvious reasons, he picked Shanthi Theater. He had loads of expectation on the movie doing exceedingly well in the 21st century. [I had just thought of the benign Vijay fan when I heard all that :)]. I didn't expect too much, though.

And boy was I mistaken. I was perplexed when I had gotten there. The car and bike park was packed. There was a long queue for the tickets. I was surprised to see police officers there. Probably, lot of VIPs would've attended the show. The audience varied across the spectrum, but, I must say that there were very few people of my age group :(. Nevertheless, the atmosphere was full of energy, and the movie had begun.

I am not going to review the movie. But, I'd like to mention few points:

1. Sivaji Ganesan's literally lived the character in the movie. Some people may call it overacting, but, it fit nicely into the tone of the movie. Every scene of his drew applause from the audience. 

2.  N T Rama Rao's portrayal of Lord Krishna was refreshing and mind-boggling. His sly smile galvanized the audience in the 2nd Half. 

3.  கர்ணன் is a film all of can take pride into. It definitely ranks up there with the likes of Ben Hur.  

4. The 5.1 DTS Soundtrack wasn't all that great, but a good attempt anyways. 

Finally, I would like to end with something I overheard in the theater. 

"I brought my wife and children to this movie, so that they can come to know of our glorious past - the past that this year's generation doesn't give a crap about", said a gentleman in his young 40s to his friend. 

The trailer of the film can be seen below:








 

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