<p>Male<br />Kannada (A)<br />Cast: Prem Kumar, Amulya, Sadhu Kokila, Bullet Prakash, Padmaja Rao<br />Director: A R Shiva Tejas<br />Rating: 3 stars (***)<br /><br /></p>.<p>Male (rain), a mushy monsoon romance, reminds one of similar films of the genre. Shot in the picturesque Sakleshpur region, Male is indeed a visual and touristy delight. <br /><br />The film, though a proverbial romance told with humour, tries to drive home the message that convincing a girl that you sincerely love her is not an easy task. <br /><br />Girls are as street-smart and wise to the games of boys, that they no longer fall for the wily guiles of loverboys and swoon over them, however true the boys’ intentions may be.<br /><br />Prem plays Varun who, as sudden as a mid-day downpour, falls head over heels in love with Varsha (Amulya). As he hands her brolly back, lightning strikes and it rains, symbolising auspiciousness. <br /><br />Though Varun believes he has made the catch of his life, Varsha plays hard to get. A smitten Varun stalks her all the way to Malligepura where Varsha is headed for the marriage of her friend. <br /><br />Varun firmly resolves to have her as his mate, at all cost. But she brooks no nonsense from him, saying it is all fatal attraction. <br /><br />Their verbal volley and jolly banter bring fun and comic elements into the film. The narrative, however, is rather mundane. Had R Chandru, the producer of the film, put more thought into his script and story, Male could have worked wonders.<br /> <br />Still it makes for a fun watch. In short, a time-pass, paisa vasool fare. <br /></p>
<p>Male<br />Kannada (A)<br />Cast: Prem Kumar, Amulya, Sadhu Kokila, Bullet Prakash, Padmaja Rao<br />Director: A R Shiva Tejas<br />Rating: 3 stars (***)<br /><br /></p>.<p>Male (rain), a mushy monsoon romance, reminds one of similar films of the genre. Shot in the picturesque Sakleshpur region, Male is indeed a visual and touristy delight. <br /><br />The film, though a proverbial romance told with humour, tries to drive home the message that convincing a girl that you sincerely love her is not an easy task. <br /><br />Girls are as street-smart and wise to the games of boys, that they no longer fall for the wily guiles of loverboys and swoon over them, however true the boys’ intentions may be.<br /><br />Prem plays Varun who, as sudden as a mid-day downpour, falls head over heels in love with Varsha (Amulya). As he hands her brolly back, lightning strikes and it rains, symbolising auspiciousness. <br /><br />Though Varun believes he has made the catch of his life, Varsha plays hard to get. A smitten Varun stalks her all the way to Malligepura where Varsha is headed for the marriage of her friend. <br /><br />Varun firmly resolves to have her as his mate, at all cost. But she brooks no nonsense from him, saying it is all fatal attraction. <br /><br />Their verbal volley and jolly banter bring fun and comic elements into the film. The narrative, however, is rather mundane. Had R Chandru, the producer of the film, put more thought into his script and story, Male could have worked wonders.<br /> <br />Still it makes for a fun watch. In short, a time-pass, paisa vasool fare. <br /></p>