Kempe Gowda (film)
Encyclopedia
Kempe Gowda is a 2011 Kannada action film starring Sudeep
and Ragini Dwivedi
in the lead roles . The film has been directed and written by Sudeep
and produced by Shankare Gowda. The film is a remake of the Tamil Superhit film Singam which starred Surya and Anushka Shetty
. Arjun has composed the music.
Kempe Gowda is a sub-inspector in a dusty village of Rona in Hubli, his native, where he is adored. Armugam, a notorious criminal, is brought down to his knees at the local police station. Their egos clash and Armugam, who has never had to face an opposition before, decides to teach Gowda a lesson. He is transferred to Bengaluru, where Amugam's writ runs large. As the cop begins to unearth Armugam's misdeeds, he realises that he is up against a real challenge. This kalla-police saga is one that is full of ferocious dialogues and gravity-defying stunts.
Even the love story between Sudeep and Ragini(kavya) lightens the mood in between. Ashok, Girish Karnad and Thara add the family emotions to this narrative. Surprisingly, it is the comedy track of Sharan that pales in comparison. When it comes to acting, Sudeep and Ravi Shankar compete with each other. The casting of the other actors, with a few dialogues, is almost perfect. Thara as Ragini's mother is just an example.
Arjun comes up with some good songs, but it is his background score that gives the film an extra zing. This is Krishna's first film as cinematographer in an action genre. It is as impressive as the shots he captures of waterfalls and verdant fields. Arun Sagar's artwork is excellent. The outdoor shrine of Anjaneya, recasting a village in Mandya as the one in AP and the props in the song Hale Radio, are commendable.
Newcomer Vishwa shows ample talent in editing. So do the duo of Anil and Shreekanth in dialogue writing. Kempe Gowda has nothing to do with the founder of Bangalore though he is remembered in a song. Sudeep is transferred to the Magadi Road police station in the film.
Sudeep
Sudeep is an Indian actor, director, producer and singer from Shimoga, Karnataka, known in the Kannada film industry and Bollywood. He is also founder owner of his production company Kiccha Creations.Hence he is also famously known as 'Kiccha' Sudeep....
and Ragini Dwivedi
Ragini Dwivedi
Ragini Dwivedi is an Indian film actress and model, who works in the Kannada and Tamil film industries.- Early life :She was born on 24 May 1990 in Bangalore, Karnataka...
in the lead roles . The film has been directed and written by Sudeep
Sudeep
Sudeep is an Indian actor, director, producer and singer from Shimoga, Karnataka, known in the Kannada film industry and Bollywood. He is also founder owner of his production company Kiccha Creations.Hence he is also famously known as 'Kiccha' Sudeep....
and produced by Shankare Gowda. The film is a remake of the Tamil Superhit film Singam which starred Surya and Anushka Shetty
Anushka Shetty
Anushka Shetty is an Indian film actress who works mainly in the Telugu and Tamil film industries. She debuted in the 2005 Telugu film Super and rose to fame following her performance in Vikramarkudu...
. Arjun has composed the music.
Review
Kempe Gowda runs like a speeding train, bulldozing everything in its path. Once the film starts, the action does not stop till the end as Sudeep (as cop Kempe Gowda) and Ravi Shankar (as villain Armugam) battle each other and deliver stellar performances.Kempe Gowda is a sub-inspector in a dusty village of Rona in Hubli, his native, where he is adored. Armugam, a notorious criminal, is brought down to his knees at the local police station. Their egos clash and Armugam, who has never had to face an opposition before, decides to teach Gowda a lesson. He is transferred to Bengaluru, where Amugam's writ runs large. As the cop begins to unearth Armugam's misdeeds, he realises that he is up against a real challenge. This kalla-police saga is one that is full of ferocious dialogues and gravity-defying stunts.
Even the love story between Sudeep and Ragini(kavya) lightens the mood in between. Ashok, Girish Karnad and Thara add the family emotions to this narrative. Surprisingly, it is the comedy track of Sharan that pales in comparison. When it comes to acting, Sudeep and Ravi Shankar compete with each other. The casting of the other actors, with a few dialogues, is almost perfect. Thara as Ragini's mother is just an example.
Arjun comes up with some good songs, but it is his background score that gives the film an extra zing. This is Krishna's first film as cinematographer in an action genre. It is as impressive as the shots he captures of waterfalls and verdant fields. Arun Sagar's artwork is excellent. The outdoor shrine of Anjaneya, recasting a village in Mandya as the one in AP and the props in the song Hale Radio, are commendable.
Newcomer Vishwa shows ample talent in editing. So do the duo of Anil and Shreekanth in dialogue writing. Kempe Gowda has nothing to do with the founder of Bangalore though he is remembered in a song. Sudeep is transferred to the Magadi Road police station in the film.
Cast
- SudeepSudeepSudeep is an Indian actor, director, producer and singer from Shimoga, Karnataka, known in the Kannada film industry and Bollywood. He is also founder owner of his production company Kiccha Creations.Hence he is also famously known as 'Kiccha' Sudeep....
- Sub-Inspector Kempe Gowda - Ragini DwivediRagini DwivediRagini Dwivedi is an Indian film actress and model, who works in the Kannada and Tamil film industries.- Early life :She was born on 24 May 1990 in Bangalore, Karnataka...
- Kavya - Ravishankar - Armugam
- Anchal Sabarwal
- Ashok KhenyAshok KhenyAshok Kheny is the Managing Director of Nandi infrastructure corridor Enterprises , which is best known for the construction of Bangalore–Mysore Infrastructure Corridor project. He is also the Director of India International Infrastructure Engineers Limited. He is a Graduate of Electrical...
- Girish KarnadGirish KarnadGirish Raghunath Karnad is a contemporary writer, playwright, screenwriter, actor and movie director in Kannada language...
- TaraTara (Kannada actress)Tara is a Kannada film actress. She won the Best Actress award in the 2005 National Film Awards for her role in the film Hasina , which also received the Best Film on Family Welfare award...
- Kavya's Mother