<p>Ganesh turns Sandalwood’s own Dabangg with Pataki. A faithful remake of the 2015 Telugu hit Patas, Pataki has been tinkered with to give it a local flavour and some novelty. <br /><br />It has Ganesh donning khaki for the first time, providing undiluted comedy for diehards. <br /><br />With trademark mannerisms and choicest dialogues, he has viewers on a high. <br /><br />As ACP Surya, Ganesh makes the most of his vardi, misusing his position and power. <br /><br />Estranged from honest dad DGP Agni, he tries to put him ill at ease with his wanton ways — including working in cahoots with his paternal uncle, the scheming MP Rudrapratap. <br /><br />While Surya becomes popular with peers and subordinates, his father continues to fume at his devious deeds. <br /><br />There is a reason for Surya taking on his father. He holds him responsible for a tragedy in the family. However, an incident sees Rudrapratap and Surya turn foes, after which <br />Surya gives up his madcap ways and takes on Rudrapratap. <br /><br />In essence, Pataki is a blast with dollops of family sentiments and romantic interludes. Ganesh and Sai Kumar bring the house down with their on-screen chemistry. But comedian Sadhu Kokila is the pits. <br /><br />Kannada (A) **<br />Cast: Ganesh, Sai Kumar, Ranya Arya, Ashish Vidyarthi, Sadhu Kokila<br />Director: Manju Swaraj<br /></p>
<p>Ganesh turns Sandalwood’s own Dabangg with Pataki. A faithful remake of the 2015 Telugu hit Patas, Pataki has been tinkered with to give it a local flavour and some novelty. <br /><br />It has Ganesh donning khaki for the first time, providing undiluted comedy for diehards. <br /><br />With trademark mannerisms and choicest dialogues, he has viewers on a high. <br /><br />As ACP Surya, Ganesh makes the most of his vardi, misusing his position and power. <br /><br />Estranged from honest dad DGP Agni, he tries to put him ill at ease with his wanton ways — including working in cahoots with his paternal uncle, the scheming MP Rudrapratap. <br /><br />While Surya becomes popular with peers and subordinates, his father continues to fume at his devious deeds. <br /><br />There is a reason for Surya taking on his father. He holds him responsible for a tragedy in the family. However, an incident sees Rudrapratap and Surya turn foes, after which <br />Surya gives up his madcap ways and takes on Rudrapratap. <br /><br />In essence, Pataki is a blast with dollops of family sentiments and romantic interludes. Ganesh and Sai Kumar bring the house down with their on-screen chemistry. But comedian Sadhu Kokila is the pits. <br /><br />Kannada (A) **<br />Cast: Ganesh, Sai Kumar, Ranya Arya, Ashish Vidyarthi, Sadhu Kokila<br />Director: Manju Swaraj<br /></p>
