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‘Powder’ movie review: Diganth and a troupe of quirky characters deliver a unique dramedy

‘powder,’ starring diganth in the lead and directed by janardhan chikkanna, is helped by its eccentric characters even if the story isn’t remarkable.

Updated - August 23, 2024 07:58 pm IST

Published - August 23, 2024 05:56 pm IST

Diganth and Dhanya Ramkumar in ‘Powder’. | Photo Credit: Anand Audio/YouTube

Kannada cinema has had directors approaching comedy in different ways. If one looks at the start of the millennium, Yogaraj Bhat thrived with his refreshing dialogues that reflected the carefree attitude of youngsters. Not many could replicate the magic Bhat weaved over the college-going crowd. 

Guruprasad arrived as a surprise and gave a distinct touch to his two dark comedies starring Jaggesh:  Mata  and  Eddelu Manjunatha. In the early 90s, people enjoyed the unmistakable flavour of comedy in Anant Nag’s  Ganesha  series. And in the 80s, Kashinath made heads turn with his uncompromising approach to sex comedies.

Powder (Kannada)

Apart from some filmmakers who came as a welcome change to revive the genre, comedy in Kannada cinema in the last two decades has suffered from stereotypical handling of humour. Sadhu Kokila continues to play unbearable loud characters while not so long ago, Rangayana Raghu would get wasted in poorly-written, exaggerated humour.

The dry spell of good comedy dramas in the Kannada film industry ended with  Hostel Hudugaru Bekagiddare  in 2023, a campus drama that broke new grounds in production. And hot on its heels,  Powder,  directed by Janardhan Chikkanna and written by Deepak Venkateshan isn’t your regular comedy drama.

Sharmiela Mandre in ‘Powder’. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement

Soorya (Diganth) works at a supermarket in Mysuru, and he shares a room with Karan (Anirudh Acharya). Soorya is trying to woo back his ex Nithya (Dhanya Ramkumar), a nurse. The trio learns about the presence of drugs worth crores stuffed inside talcum powder containers inside Soorya’s store.

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They decide to turn rich overnight by selling the drugs, and that brings them into confrontation with drug dealer Annachi (Rangayana Raghu) and his rival Sulemaan (Gopalkrishna Deshpande). The drug racket has an international connection, with a drug lord from China calling the shots. 

The fact that the humour is generated from the idiosyncratic behaviour of the film’s characters rather than overt reliance on dialogues is a plus. In fact, the film doesn’t go overboard with its dialogues, and Trilok Trivikram’s witty lines provide the right effect thanks to their perfect timing in the scenes. Despite suffering from a pacing issue,  Powder is never boring, and successfuly swings like a pendulum between quirky and adult comedy.

Sharmeila Mandre is striking with her action moves as ‘Makeup’ Mallika, a dangerous assassin who can kill people with makeup materials. Rangayana Raghu and Gopalkrishna Deshpande shine as the poles-apart drug dealers shine, with the former being hilarious with his Tamil-mixed Kannada.

Even if  Powder  doesn’t insult the idea of a comic caper with excessive ideas, it fails to be a laugh riot. The less-eventful first half feels like a lost opportunity, even if Diganth salvages it with his depiction of a naive youngster.  Powder  springs to life in the second half, and the episode showing the hunt for the talcum powder containers is a hoot. Nagabhushana, as the spoof of a popular Kannada YouTuber, delivers the knockout punch.

Director Janardhan Chikkanna and his technical teams triumph in the last 15 minutes. Expectedly, characters hallucinate, and bizarre things begin to unfold. The director’s visual style — helped by cinematographers Advaitha Gurumurthy and Shanthi Sagar H G — to present this psychedelic world is impressive. Even if the impact of the visual effects is a bit overwhelming, you are left astounded at the efforts behind it.

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Powder Movie Review: Revels in easygoing fun and uncomplicated laughs

Powder ( 3 / 5).

Ever wondered what happens when a shipment gets mixed up? Hold on to your seats because this film takes you on a ride with a consignment that swaps its identity, leading to a chaotic and hilarious chain of events.

Director: Janardhan Chikkanna

Cast: Diganth, Rangayana Raghu, Sharmiela Mandre, Dhanya Ramkumar, Anirudh Acharya, Ravi Shankar Gowda, and Nagabhushana

With Powder , director Janardhan Chikkanna makes his comedic debut, and producers KRG Studios and TVF (The Viral Fever) aim to deliver something refreshingly different. And that’s exactly what you get—forget traditional setups often seen in regular comedies; Powder thrives on its unique brand of hilarity, revelling in a playful rebellion against logic and subtlety. While the humour might take a moment to fully kick in, it eventually delivers a non-stop laugh fest. Let Powder take you on a comedic rollercoaster where the only rule is to leave your expectations at the door.

Meet Annachi (Rangayana Raghu), a man with lofty ambitions who decides to smuggle what we are told is talcum powder from China to India. But in the world of smuggling, things rarely go as planned. Enter the colourful cast: Surya (Diganth), who works at a department store in Mysuru, lives with his friend Karan (Anirudh Acharya), and is in love with Nithya (Dhanya Ramkumar), a nurse.

The film introduces a host of characters, not just one after another but in parallel, weaving them into the plot. However, veteran actor Jaggesh’s narration helps keep the chaos understandable, giving us a backstory for each character, including Sulaiman (Gopal Krishna Deshpande), a competitor to Annachi who is also eyeing the powder consignment. Add to the mix Pawan (Ravi Shankar), searching for a bride, and Mallika (Sharmiela Mandre), who is dealing with a broken marriage at the mandap. She’s not someone you want to mess with—one wrong move, and she’ll knock you out. She is also part of the smuggling gang. However, the gang leader, named Bruce Lee, keeps his identity under wraps.

Things get interesting when Annachi’s consignment arrives, leading to a whirlwind of code mix-ups, misplaced shipments, and a supermarket showdown. The mix-up involves original powder, duplicate boxes, and talcum disguised as something far more valuable.

The famous supermarket in Mysuru becomes the stage for a madcap chase. Surya, Karan, and Nithya know this isn’t just any powder—it’s worth crores! But will the trio, Mallika or Annachi manage to recover it in time, or will the consignment be lost forever?

Gultoo director Janardhan Chikkanna, working from a story by Deepak Venkatesh, takes a detour from his logical roots in Powder , diving headfirst into a whirlwind of dark humour and absurdity. In essence, Powder leans more towards casual amusement than deep entertainment. The first half, with its many characters, may drift by unnoticed, and the second half can be confusing. Overall, the narration could use more clarity. Combined with Vasuki Vaibhav’s music and Advaith Gurumurthy behind the camera, the film’s VFX is an attempt at uniqueness.

The cast is packed with experienced actors. Rangayana Raghu shines with his amusing portrayal, while Diganth, Dhanya Ramkumar, and Anirudh Acharya consistently entertain. Sharmiela Mandre steps into a fresh, distinctive role. Ravi Shankar Gowda brings humour, while Gopal Krishna Deshpande and Nagabhushana add unique elements to the film. Huli Karthik performs his role with skill.

This film is a riotous blend of drug mafias, international dealers, local gangsters, and the innocents, all wrapped up in comedic chaos where the only rule is: Everyone should laugh; that’s what counts! If quirky, dark humour and offbeat storytelling tickle your fancy, Powder might just be your weekend watch.

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