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Dilwala
Dilwala is a 2013 romantic drama Kannada film directed by Anil Kumar (Dilwala Anil). The film stars Sumanth Shailendra and Radhika Pandit. Shailendra Babu produced this film which was backed with Arjun Janya's music and Sudhakar's cinematography. Shot at the scenic locales of Bangalore, Mysore, Ooty and Dubai for two songs, the film speaks about a campus romance between a village farmer girl and a rich brat boy. The film received average response from the critics and performed above average at the box-office with the first weekend collections of up to ₹3.7crores. Prem, a young college student, falls in love with his classmate, Preethi. Things turn sour for the lovers when Jayasimha, Prem's father, asks him to stop seeing Preethi as her father is his enemy.
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Plot Summary
Dilwala is a romantic action-comedy film that follows the story of a young man named Vicky who is deeply in love with Priya. Their relationship faces numerous challenges and misunderstandings, often stemming from comical situations and external interference. Vicky must navigate these obstacles, proving his love and commitment while also dealing with the adventurous elements of the plot.
Critical Reception
Dilwala received mixed reviews from critics, with praise often directed towards its energetic performances and comedic timing, but criticism often cited its predictable plot and underdeveloped characters. Audiences generally found it to be a lighthearted entertainer with some engaging moments.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its humor and energetic pacing.
Criticized for a formulaic and predictable storyline.
Performances were noted as a highlight, particularly the lead actors.
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Fun Fact
The film was noted for its attempt to blend action sequences with romantic comedy elements, a combination that was explored by several Bollywood films around that period.
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