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Drona Movie Review: Shivarajkumar delivers a masterstroke

Rating: ( 3 / 5).

The Sanskrit verse ' Guru Brahma Guru Vishnu Guru Devo Maheshwara ' says that a teacher removes darkness and enlightens students' lives.  Director Pramod Chakravarthi’s Drona takes this verse as its crux and tells us an inspiring tale. 

The story revolves around the issues in government schools and director Pramod Chakravarthy beautifully blends reality with fiction. It’s a well-timed project considering its release during the exam season. The film is more or less inspired by the Tamil drama, Saattai . But Shivarajkumar adds his own touch to the character. He aces the role of Physics teacher Guru, who is newly transferred to a government school in Nelamangala. The character believes that there would be no difference between a student studying in a government and private school, provided they get the best education and encouragement from teachers. 

Director: Pramod Chakravarthi Cast: Shivarajkumar, Iniya, Rangayana Raghu, and Ravi Kishen Producer: Dolphin Media House

After witnessing how teachers fail at their job by misusing funds, manipulating the system, and sexually harassing girls, a strong intent develops within him to change things at the school. Guru brings in a lot of reform but is faced with many hurdles, especially from the assistant headmaster, Raghu (Rangyana Raghu). How Guru transforms into a crusader and regularises the education system, brings enlightenment among teachers and students, while stressing on the importance of cultural and sports activities forms the crux of Drona . It’s a film that carries a strong message for teachers and students alike.

Shivarajkumar, known as a mass star and for his style of handling the machete, effortlessly fits into the character of a teacher in Drona and his charm remains intact. He is well-supported by Rangayana Raghu, Ravi Kishen, and Iniya, who plays his wife. This role of Shivanna will likely remind viewers of his father Dr Rajkumar's iconic roles, where the legendary star fought against social evils.

Drona is a film that should be watched by parents along with their children, and teachers along with their students, for a better understanding of the education system as well as teacher-student bonding.

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Guru is a simple government teacher whose purpose of life is to bring government schools on par with the private schools. When he is transferred to a government school in Nelamangala, he inv... Read all Guru is a simple government teacher whose purpose of life is to bring government schools on par with the private schools. When he is transferred to a government school in Nelamangala, he investigates and understands the problems that such institutions face. Guru is a simple government teacher whose purpose of life is to bring government schools on par with the private schools. When he is transferred to a government school in Nelamangala, he investigates and understands the problems that such institutions face.

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The film is about a teacher who fights for the welfare of the students in a government school and also the existence of Government schools. His method of teaching is new and he even makes the weak students gain interest in the studies with his teaching method.

Star Performance

Shivanna has done his best and this is a tailor-made role for him. Unlike the previous movies that had him as an action hero, this one is entirely different. Rangayana Raghu plays a comedy villain and he fits well in the role. The stars who played the students had also done their best and impressed the audience.

The plot is impressive and the screenplay is gripping. However, we could spot some scenes that make us feel that they are forced and certain scenes are preachy. However, they get faded by the natural performances by Shivanna and Rangayana Raghu. The production values of the movie are excellent and the technical values are also good. The film has done justice to the original with some flavors added for the Kannada audience. The climax is admirable and Shivanna once again proved that he is one among the best stars in Sandalwood.

What's There?

• The script and screenplay are good
• The performance of the stars impress the audiences

What's Not There?

• Certain scenes seem to be preachy

With a good plot on their hands, the makers had picked a super actor to fit well in the role and he has done the justice to the role and pulled the audience to the theatres. Although there are some drawbacks in the movie, they get vanished with the Shivanna element. Drona – watchable!

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