It is a welcome trend that new Kannada filmmakers are taking the industry to new heights and direction. Films like Mungaru Male and Jothe Jotheyalli are examples of the new turn of events. Remakes are failing at the box office while original films are making waves.
Duniya directed by Soori is one film that will make every Kannadiga proud. Soori and Mungaru Male director Yogaraj Bhat form the new breed of directors who believe in originality. Soori was the scriptwriter of Bhat's earlier films like Mani and Ranga SSLC.
The success of Duniya is mainly due to its presentation. Of course, we cannot forget the fantastic work done by the technical department and memorable and honest portrayal by its actors. Its story is authentic, narration and dialogues real, emotions genuine, and there are no gimmicks in acting or presentation.
Duniya is the story of the oppressed and the suppressed section of society who have been denied access to quality life, education and decent living space. Shivalingu, the protagonist of Duniya is one such person in Bangalore and his only ambition is to build a tomb for his dead mother.
Shivalingu comes to the city from his village after burying his dead mother. He saves Poornima, a poor girl studying in college from a group of rapists. When the girl is driven out of the place where she has been staying, it becomes inevitable for both Shivalingu and Poornima to stay together. Help comes from a drunkard who has connections with the underworld. And thus starts Shivalingu's difficult journey in such an environment. Hounded by both the police and the underworld, he becomes a victim of deceit. The film ends when Shivalingu and Poornima end their lives unable to bear the hurdles in front of them.
Soori has used all the commercial elements to make the film appealing to all the sections of the audience. Besides the stark reality in presentation, it is his writing talent that wins the battle for Duniya.
He has received tremendous assistance from cinematographer Sathya Hegde. Manohar's musical score is also another highlight of the film. The songs Kariya I love you, Saala Maadidaroo Thuppa Thinnnu and the title song are well shot and well composed.
This is Vijay's first film as the hero but he has certainly proved that he has oodles of talent. His performance is one of the best seen in recent times. Rashmi is the real find of this film.
Duniya is a must see.
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