Pogaru
Pogaru

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Pogaru

2021
Movie
160 min
Kannada

Shiva, a ruffian, is the terror of his area in many ways, but still has a heart of gold. He has just one wish, for his mother to love him wholly like the way he does.

Insights

IMDb5.6/10
Google Users78%
Director: Nanda KishoreGenres: Action, Comedy, Romance

Plot Summary

Shiva, a young and hot-headed butcher from Bengaluru, harbors a deep-seated hatred for his childhood rival, Karma. Their rivalry stems from a past incident involving a girl they both admired. Karma, now a successful businessman, continues to torment Shiva. The film follows Shiva's relentless pursuit of revenge against Karma, leading to a series of chaotic and action-packed confrontations.

Critical Reception

Pogaru received largely negative reviews from critics, who criticized its excessive length, formulaic plot, loud background score, and over-the-top action sequences. While the lead actor's performance and some of the comedic elements received minor praise, the film was generally considered a disappointment. Audiences were divided, with some appreciating the mass entertainment aspects and others finding it unbearable.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film suffers from an overly long runtime and a predictable storyline.

  • Action sequences are excessive and often lack logic.

  • The lead actor's energetic performance is a minor highlight amidst the chaos.

Google audience: Google users generally found the film to be an average entertainer, appreciating the mass appeal and the lead actor's efforts. However, many also pointed out the film's lengthy duration and repetitive plot as significant drawbacks.

Fun Fact

The film's climax sequence, which involves a massive fight scene, reportedly took several weeks to shoot and involved a large number of junior artists.

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