Once More Kaurava
| Once More Kaurava | |
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| Directed by | S. Mahendar |
| Written by | S. Mahendar |
| Produced by | Naresh Gowda |
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| Cinematography | A V Krishna Kumar |
| Edited by | K M Prakash |
| Music by | Sridhar V. Sambhram |
Production company | Ayush Enterprises |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Kannada |
Once More Kaurava is a 2017 Indian Kannada-language action drama film written and directed by S. Mahendar and produced by Naresh Gowda. The film stars Naresh Gowda and Anusha Ranganath. It was released on 3 November 2017.[1][2] The film is an unofficial namesake sequel to Kowrava (2000).
Plot
Once More Kaurava follows a police officer who confronts corruption and crime in society while navigating personal challenges. The story blends action, drama, and romance, characteristic of Kannada masala films.[3][4]
Cast
- Naresh Gowda
- Anusha Ranganath
- Devaraj
- Anu Prabhakar
- M. S. Umesh
- Bank Janardhan
- Shivaram
- Madhusudhan Rao
- Vijay Chendoor
- Bala Rajwadi
Reception
Once More Kaurava received mixed reviews from critics, who often criticised its formulaic storytelling while praising certain performances. Deccan Chronicle described it as a "same old branded tale," noting a predictable plot but commending the lead performances.[5] Deccan Herald focused on the protagonist's fight against societal issues, but found the narrative reliant on familiar tropes.[6] Bangalore Mirror called it "torn amid the old and the new," appreciating the action sequences but noting the story's lack of innovation.[7]
References
- ^ "Operation Alamelamma underway". Deccan Chronicle. 14 June 2017. Retrieved 18 April 2025.
- ^ "Latha Hegde as Nusrat". Deccan Chronicle. 20 September 2017. Retrieved 18 April 2025.
- ^ "Once More Kaurava Movie Review". The Times of India. 3 November 2017. Archived from the original on 23 April 2025. Retrieved 18 April 2025.
- ^ "ಒನ್ಸ್ ಮೋರ್ ಕೌರವ ಚಿತ್ರ ವಿಮರ್ಶೆ". Prajavani (in Kannada). 3 November 2017. Archived from the original on 23 April 2025. Retrieved 18 April 2025.
- ^ "Once More Kaurava movie review: Same old branded tale". Deccan Chronicle. 4 November 2017. Archived from the original on 23 April 2025. Retrieved 18 April 2025.
- ^ "A cop's fight against societal evils". Deccan Herald. 4 November 2017. Archived from the original on 23 April 2025. Retrieved 18 April 2025.
- ^ "Once More Kaurava movie review: Torn amid the old and the new". Bangalore Mirror. 3 November 2017. Archived from the original on 23 April 2025. Retrieved 18 April 2025.