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Viraat
The story thinly revolves around power shortage aptly freshened up by ample doses of action, comedy and love. Viraat Prasad (Darshan) is a businessman who wants to provide a solution to the existing power problem and in consultation with the chief minister, a role played by Suhasini, he plans to build a thermal power project. Enter Surendra Singh (Ravi Shankar), an opportunist, who tries to distract the chief minister and take over the project. But the project is handed over to Viraat which does not go down well with Singh. Balancing the friction and the action is romance involving three ladies - Keerthi (Chaitra Chandranath), Spoorthi (Vidisha Srivastava) and Preethi (Isha Chawla), who are head over heels for Viraat, but the latter chooses one among them, managing to maintain his friendship with the other two. How does he handle Singh and the thermal project and who does he select as his love runs in parallel and forms the crux of the film.
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Plot Summary
Viraat is an action drama film set in a rural backdrop. The story revolves around Viraat, a young man from a village who gets embroiled in a conflict with a powerful landlord. He strives to protect his village and its people from exploitation, showcasing themes of courage, justice, and community.
Critical Reception
Viraat received mixed reviews from critics and audiences. While the action sequences and Darshan's performance were often praised, the film was criticized for its predictable storyline and pacing issues. It performed moderately at the box office.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its action-packed sequences and lead actor's performance.
Criticized for a weak screenplay and lengthy runtime.
The rural setting and social message were noted by some reviewers.
Google audience: Audience reviews were divided, with some appreciating the action and rural theme, while others found the plot to be conventional and the execution lacking.
Fun Fact
The film was shot extensively in the rural areas of Karnataka, aiming to capture an authentic village atmosphere.
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