Movie Review: Sudeep’s Vikrant Rona
Vikrant Rona Movie Review
Telugu360 Rating 2.5/5
Kannada cinema is glorious like never before and there are several interesting set of films that are made aiming pan-Indian audience. Kannada Superstar Kiccha Sudeep tested his luck with Vikrant Rona, a big-budget film that released across the country as VR. The film released in a record number of screens today. The film is an adventurous film that is tipped with a horror backdrop. Anup Bhandari directed the film and Vikrant Rona happens in a small village named Komarottu in Karnataka. Here is the complete review of the film:
Story:
Vikrant Rona starts in a village named Komarattu. The villagers believe that there is a devil in a house and all those who step into the house would get killed by the evil. A series of murders in the village add strength to the rumor. Several kids go missing and they are found hanging on the trees. The investigating officer too gets killed and Vikrant Rona (Sudeep) takes charge. He investigates the case in his own style and the rest of the film is all about the real facts in the village and the link between the evil and the series of deaths in Komarattu. Watch Vikrant Rona to know about the real story.
Analysis:
Vikrant Rona is an action thriller that has several layers. What’s so special for Vikrant Rona is that a unique forest set was constructed and most of the shoot happened in the set. The story happens 25 years ago. Sudeep makes a stylish entry after 20 minutes with an action episode. The story then revolves around Vikrant Rona. There are several predictable episodes with some thrilling incidents. The film revolves around several characters and the audience are left puzzled about the real culprit in the crime. A new face makes to the stage as the lead villain. Vikrant Rona has an old-format screenplay.
There are several other tracks in the film. Sanju’s story and Janardhan Gambhir’s track create enough confusion among the audience as they have nothing to do with the basic plot. The audience will be left surprised as the investigation never happens on a serious note. The director tries hard to bring a horror feel to the film. Vikrant Rona misses the emotion because of these attempts. The interval episodes are thrilling but they are not well designed. The second half of Vikrant Rona happens on a dull note as the investigation drama is not gripping. The real twist will not thrill the audience and Vikrant Rona ends up as a revenge drama.
Performances:
Kiccha Sudeep looks super stylish and he offers a treat for his fans. His voice is so loud that the audience will struggle to understand some of them. Nirup Bandari who played Sanju has a prominent role of Sudeep and he did his role well. His love track deviates the entire plot of Vikrant Rona. There are lot of characters in the film and most of them have no prominence.
The lead actresses too make no impact. Jacqueline Fernandez sizzles in a special song in Vikrant Rona. The production values are good. The sound design is good and the visuals take the audience to a new world. The action episodes failed to generate enough thrills. The team of Vikrant Rona should have focused on the costumes as the modern clothes were used in a film that happens in 80s.
Verdict:
Vikrant Rona is a predictable revenge drama that is presented as an action-adventure tipped with horror. The film suffers badly because of the poor narration though the visuals look rich. Sudeep steals the show with his performance.
Telugu360 Rating 2.5/5
800 VFX artists worked to create Kichcha Sudeepa’s world in ‘Vikrant Rona’
Sandalwood star Kichcha Sudeepa’s ‘Vikrant Rona’ is all set to hit the screens and the excitement over the next big film from down South can be easily felt. From its songs to action sequences, the superhero movie set in a fantasy land has been creating the right buzz.
It’s not surprising that more than 800 VFX artists have worked to create the Kichcha Sudeepa’s world of ‘Vikrant Rona’ in 3D.
The movie’s makers assembled the best VFX artists to execute the visual wonder that ‘Vikrant Rona’ is.
In order to perfect the scenes, the makers had even rehashed and planned the scenes over and again.
‘Vikrant Rona’ is being billed as the biggest 3-D experience in Indian cinema.
Talking about the same, the lead actor Kichcha Sudeepa says, “The use of VFX is incredible. It was more of a learning experience for me. The visuals are very appealing and the fans will enjoy watching the film.”
Director Anup Bhandari says, “The scale of the film is very big and there were a lot of parallax shots in the film that were tailor made for 3D. It is an experience that I am confident people will really enjoy.”
‘Vikrant Rona’ is one of the most ambitious projects of Kichcha Sudeepa. His on-screen chemistry with Jacqueline Fernandez in the movie has not gone unnoticed either.
The duo’s song ‘Ra Ra Rakkamma’ has fast become a party favourite too with Jacqueline’s dance movies drawing particular attention.
The team had recently unveiled the 3D trailer and the ‘Ra Ra Rakkamma’ song to the media fraternity across the country.
‘Vikrant Rona’ is presented by Salman Khan Films, Zee Studios and Kichcha Creations in North India.
The film, produced by Jack Manjunath under his production Shalini Artss, is co-produced by Alankar Pandian of Invenio Origins the film.
It will be distributed in North India by PVR Pictures.
The film releases worldwide on July 28 in 3D.
‘Ra Ra Rakkamma’ teaser from Kichcha Sudeep’s ‘Vikrant Rona’ is out
Ahead of the movie’s release on Thursday, the makers of “Vikram Rona” have released the video teaser of yet another dance number “Ra Ra Rakkamma”. The lyrical video of the song from the Kichcha Sudeep-starrer has already had party goers grooving to its beats.
Featuring the stunning Jacqueline Fernandez on its poster along with handsome hunk Kichcha Sudeep, the dance number promises a feast for the eyes with some trendsetting signature dance moves.
The song has vocals by Sunidhi Chauhan and Nakash Aziz while Shabbir has penned the lyrics.
The music from “Vikrant Rona” is turning out to be a hit among music lovers. From the lullaby song which portrayed the sensitive side of lead actor Sudeep, to “Hey Fakira”, the soundtrack has been impressive.
The makers had recently released ‘The Devil’s Fury’ video of “Gumma Banda Gumma” theme song from the movie that gives the audience a sneak peek into the mysterious world of “Vikrant Rona”.
‘Vikrant Rona’ is a multilingual action-adventure that will see a 3-D release in 14 languages across 55 countries.
Billed as an adventure-based mystery thriller, it is one of the most-anticipated movies releasing this year. After Yash-starrer “KGF: Chapter 2”, it is the second Sandalwood industry offering to be made for pan-India audiences.
“Vikrant Rona” will release worldwide in 3D on July 28. Directed by Anup Bhandari, it also stars Nirup Bhandari, and Neetha Ashok.
The movie is presented by Salman Khan Films, Zee Studios, and Kichcha Creatiions in north India, and produced by Jack Manjunath under his production Shalini Artss, and co-produced by Alankar Pandian of Invenio Origins. The film will be distributed in north India by PVR Pictures.
Vikrant Rona Pre Release Event
‘Vikrant Rona’ 7-minute, single-take climax perfected over 15 days
Kichcha Sudeep’s is all set to hook pan-India audiences with upcoming fantasy action-adventure ‘Vikrant Rona’.
The movie trailer released recently has given glimpses of the cinematic extravaganza ahead and sources say that a lot of hard work has gone into the making of the 3-D superhero movie, especially the awesome climax sequence.
The seven-minute climax sequence was shot without any break. But it took around 15 days for the team to just plan the accurate execution of the climax. The preparation helped Kichcha Sudeep perform the entire seven-minute-long climax scene perfectly in just one go.
Sharing his experience of shooting the whole sequence without any cut, Action Choreographer Vikram said: “It was one of the most challenging shoots that I’ve been a part of. The vision and conviction with which the team pulled it off is commendable. The amount of physical strain it brought upon Sudeep sir and yet he came back for more.
“It’s rare that you see superstars go out of their way to get their performance right and Sudeep sir is one of the most professional actors around.”
‘Vikrant Rona’ will be released worldwide in 3D on July 28, in several languages including Hindi, Kannada, Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, and Mandarin.
The film stars Kichcha Sudeep and Jacqueline Fernandez, Nirup Bhandari, and Neetha Ashok. It is directed by Anup Bhandari.
‘Absolutely marvellous’: RGV lavishes praise on Kichcha Sudeepa’s ‘Vikrant Rona’
Director Ram Gopal Varma has hailed Kannada actor Kichcha Sudeepa’s upcoming film ‘Vikrant Rona’, calling it “absolutely marvellous”.
The film has been making huge waves even before its release.
Taking to social media, Ram Gopal Varma said, “Had the good fortune to see some 3 D footage of Kiccha Sudeepa’s ‘Vikrant Rona’, directed by Anup S Bhandari. And I must say it’s looking next level. ABSOLUTELY MARVELLOUS. Can’t wait to see the full film on July 28th.”
The teaser of ‘Vikrant Rona’ received a phenomenal response from all across the world, with most of the people hailing the filmmaker’s vision.
The pan-world 3D film stars Kichcha Sudeepa as the lead protagonist along with Jacqueline Fernandez, Nirup Bhandari and Neetha Ashok.
The film will release in five Indian languages including Kannada, Tamil, Telugu and Hindi and is also expected to release in Arabic, German, Russian and Mandarin, apart from English.
Kichcha Sudeep’s Vikrant Rona to release on July 28
Along with a teaser that features a massy Kichcha Sudeepa as someone with extraordinary powers about whom kids are talking in awe, makers of the actor’s upcoming 3D venture Vikrant Rona today announced that the flick will hit the screens on July 28, 2022.
The teaser has been launched on Ugadi by Megastar Chiranjeevi. Vikrant Rona producers Jack Manjunath ,Shalini Manjunath and Alankar Pandian said the
film the film will have a grand release on that day.
Directed by Anup Bhandari, the film that also has Nirup Bhandari, Neetha Ashok and Jacqueline Fernandez in key roles will be presented by Zee Studios.
Vikrant Rona, which has musical score by B Ajaneesh Loknath, cinematography by William David and art direction by Shivkumar, has already created huge excitement among the audience and fans of Kichcha Sudeepa.
Kichcha Sudeep completes 26 years in cinema, thanks wife
Kannada superstar Kichcha Sudeep completed 26 years in cinema on Monday and to mark the occasion he thanked his wife for the sacrifices she has made in all these years.
“You have walked through these 26 years with grace and I can’t thank you enough for all the sacrifices you have made,” the actor wrote, addressing his wife Priya on social media. “Thank you for being such a strength and also [for your] work-related sarcasm, which helped to become better. Loves and Hugs,” he added.
Priya Sudeep, who broke the news on her social media handle. congratulated her husband, and said: “We are immensely proud of the love and respect you have earned for yourself across the world. Many of us continue to take inspiration from your hard work, dedication and passion towards your craft. Sharing a moment from last year on this day.”
She shared a picture taken last year on the same day during the shoot of Kichcha Sudeep’s pan-India movie, ‘Vikarnth Rona’, against the backdrop of the Burj Khalifa in Dubai.
Kichcha Sudeep started his career with the Kannada movie ‘Brahma’. He made his debut as a successful hero with his home production ‘Sparsha’. He established himself as a successful commercial hero with the movie ‘Huchcha’. Later, he went on to become a superstar and established himself as a director too.
His performance in the Telugu movie ‘Eega’ directed by S.S. Rajamouli got him accolades from all over. He also acted as the villain against the Bollywood superstar Salman Khan in ‘Dabbang 3’.
Kichcha Sudeepa’s first glimpse in ‘Vikrant Rona’ unveiled
The makers of the much-awaited multilingual film ‘Vikrant Rona’ released the first glimpse of actor Kichcha Sudeepa on Thursday. The day also marks the actor’s birthday.
The glimpse follows the narration of a world that sees the entry of ‘Vikrant Rona’ striking fear into his enemies’ hearts. The narrator describes the actor’s character as ‘Lord of the Dark’.
Talking about the first look, director Anup Bhandari says: “I am very happy that we got to celebrate Sudeepa sir’s birthday with ‘Deadman’s Anthem’ first glimpse reveal of Vikrant Rona. Vikrant Rona is a mysterious character and the first glimpse captures that. While making the film, I was aware of its humongous scale, but Sudeepa sir’s embodiment of the titular hero has elevated it even further. Happy birthday to him.”
The film will also have a special part of Bollywood actress Jacqueline Fernandez.
Producer Jack Manjunath says: “We wish Sudeepa sir the warmest birthday wishes with the First Glimpse of Vikrant Rona. It’s incredible and we’re raring to go on such a positive note. His energy, passion and his will to make cinema that’s big enough to withstand the test of time is what makes Vikrant Rona special.”
‘Vikrant Rona’ is a multilingual action adventure that will see a 3-D release in 14 languages and 55 countries. Directed by Anup Bhandari, produced by Jack Manjunath and Shalini Manjunath, co-produced by Alankar Pandian, music by B Ajaneesh Loknath, the film features sets designed by award-winning art director Shivkumar and frames lit up by DOP William David.
It stars Kichcha Sudeepa, Nirup Bhandari and Jacqueline Fernandez.
Jacqueline Fernandez plays Rakkamma in Vikrant Rona
Bollywood actress Jacqueline Fernandez is playing an interesting character called Rakkamma in Kichcha Sudeep’s upcoming flick Vikrant Rona.
A special motion poster from the movie, featuring Kichcha Sudeep and Jacqueline, has been released and both the looks and the music are impressive.
Expressing happiness over working with Jacqueline, Sudeep said, “Rarely do we end a film with the same vibe we would have started with. Everything and everyone around were so positive. Thanks to each member of Vikrant Rona for the warmth and love. Thanks Jacqueline for bringing in so much energy into the song and the film. Your dance did make me deliver a step or two too. Spread the warmth the way you always do.”
Jacqueline said, “Vikrant Rona is an ambitious film that intends to tell an Indian story that will stand out across the globe. I’m glad to have been signed on for an action-adventure that is being envisaged on such a humongous scale. I’m truly excited and I hope it’s the film that revives the spirit of theatres.”
According to director Anup Bhandari, “Having Jacqueline aboard adds another pivotal dimension to the story of Vikrant Rona, the world’s new hero. We welcome her to the team. She has an interesting role in the film. It was our producer Jack Manjunath who suggested we get her on-board. We’re creating a big visual extravaganza for the audience and we’re excited to have stars on our side.”
The film produced by Jack Manjunath and Shalini Manjunath (Shalini Artss), co-produced by Alankar Pandian (Invenio Films) is a multilingual action adventure that will see a 3-D release in 14 languages and 55 countries.
Jacqueline with Kichcha Sudeep in Vikrant Rona
Kichcha Sudeep’s upcoming venture Vikrant Rona has been creating the right amount of buzz and the latest update about the multilingual project is- Bollywood actress Jacqueline Fernandez will be seen in a special song.
Confirming the development, the film’s director Anup Bhandari says, “Having Jacqueline aboard adds another pivotal dimension to the story of Vikrant Rona, the world’s new hero. We welcome her to the team. She has an interesting role in the film. It was our producer Jack Manjunath who suggested we get her on-board. We’re creating a big visual extravaganza for the audience and we’re excited to have stars on our side.”
According to Sudeep, “Thanks to each member of Vikrant Rona for the warmth and love. Thanks Jacqueline for bringing in so much energy into the song and the film. Your dance did make me deliver a step or two too. Spread the warmth the way you always do.”
Excited about her southern debut, Jacqueline said, “Vikrant Rona is an ambitious film that intends to tell an Indian story that will stand out across the globe. I’m glad to have been signed on for an action-adventure that is being envisaged on such a humongous scale. I’m truly excited and I hope it’s the film that revives the spirit of theatres.”
Jack Manjunath and Shalini Manjunath are producing Vikrant Rona, which is being co-produced by Alankar Pandian. The film will see a 3-D release in 14 languages and 55 countries.
