Film: Undenama
Cast: Komal, Harish Raj, Dhanya Balakrishna, Tabla Nani, Tanisha Kuppunda, Sampath and others
Director: K L Rajashekhar
Producer: C Nandakishor
Sandalwood actor Komal is back to silver screen after a gap of four years. The last time the actor was seen as an action hero in ‘Kempegowda 2’. But now he is back for what he is best known for.
‘Undenama’ is a comedy thriller set in the times of Covid. Komal plays the role of a software professional called Venky. His only dream is to get married as soon as he reaches adulthood. But it is not easy as his father doesn’t want his son to get married, as an astrologer predicts that his future daughter-in-law might be the reason for his death. So, he makes sure that all girls reject him.
With no other go, Venky takes a different route fulfill his wish. When his parents are away from the house, he calls in a call girl and lands into trouble. How does he along with his friend Krishna (Harish Raj) come out of the mess during the lockdown period, forms the crux of the film?
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‘Undenama’ is a typical comedy film and reminds one of director Dinesh Babu’s films. Dialogue writer turned director K L Rajashekhar has seen to it that the audience doesn’t get bored and uses all tricks to keep the audience glued to their seats. However, the first half of the film is slow in places. The second half gains momentum and the director adds an emotional angle in the climax and manages to people emote amidst laughing.
The film rests completely on Komal’s character and the actor has done his job well. In spite of a big gap, his comedy timing is intact. However, he looks too tired in a few sequences. Dhanya Balakrishna has nothing much to do. Harish Raj and Tabla Nani have given adequate support. Technically, the film has nothing to boast of. ‘Undenama’ is an easy one time watch.
