Inspector Vikram is a 2021 Indian Kannada-language action film directed by Narasimha and produced by Vikhyath AR. The film featuring Prajwal Devaraj, Raghu Mukherjee, Bhavana, Avinash, Shobhraj and Dharma, was released on 5 February 2021 to positive reviews for cast performances, action sequences and entertainment value.[2][3][4] The film was an ode to the 1989 comedy thriller of the same name.[5][6]
| Inspector Vikram | |
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 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Sri Narasimha |
| Produced by | Vikhyath AR |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Naveen Kumar |
| Edited by | Harish Komme |
| Music by | Anoop Seelin |
Production company | Vikhyath Chitra Productions |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Kannada |
Plot edit
Inspector Vikram begins with the murder of popular journalist and editor of a TV News channel Arvind Aradhya who was about to break some explosive piece of a drug smuggler, but is murdered by the drug smuggler Prathap Mishra, who is also an ACP in Karnataka state police department. Vikram, a happy-go-lucky Sub Inspector with a sharp intellect to solve crimes.
Vikram is posted at Manipal to solve a drug racket where he meets Bhavana who appears as a PA to a drug peddler Johnny, but is also an undercover officer and the daughter of police commissioner Prakash and also Vikram's childhood friend Pinky. They manage to bust down Johnny and the drug peddlers where they are arrested. Later, Vikram and Bhavana are sent to Bangalore to crack Aravind Aradhya's murder case where Vikram deduces Prathap Mishra's identity.
Prathap Mishra helds Bhavana, along with Aradhya's daughter hostage, but is saved by Darshan, who was shooting for his film Roberrt and also was requested by Vikram to save them. Vikram defeats Prathap Mishra and gathers the evidence and arrests him. Vikram and Bhavana are appreciated by the police department for solving the case. They get married and are assigned to investigate another case.
Cast edit
- Prajwal Devaraj as Inspector Vikram
- Bhavana as Bhavana, an undercover officer
- Raghu Mukherjee as ACP Prathap Mishra
- Darshan as himself (extended cameo appearance)
- Dharamanna Kadur as Vikram's colleague
- Shobaraj as Johnny, a drug peddler and politician
Soundtrack edit
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Nannavale Nannavale" | Dhananjay Ranjan | Sonu Nigam, Anoop Seelin | 05:04 |
| 2. | "Hey Guys" | Pramod Maravanthe | Anoop Seelin | 04:10 |
| 3. | "Moolimani Muddesha" | Pramod Maravanthe | Anthony Daasan | 03:36 |
| Total length: | 12:51 | |||
Critical reception edit
References edit
- ^ "Film 'Inspector Vikram': Trailer to release on the 26th of January". The Times of India.
- ^ "Prajwal's Inspector Vikram audio launch to be celebrated in grand fashion". Cinema Express.
- ^ "Prajwal Devaraj says that he misses being on the set - Times of India". The Times of India.
- ^ "Prajwal Devaraj's Inspector Vikram audio launch to be celebrated in grand fashion". The New Indian Express.
- ^ "Inspector Vikram: It is Prajwal Devaraj's paisa vasool show all over - the New Indian Express".
- ^ "ಸಿನಿಮಾ ವಿಮರ್ಶೆ: ಕಾಮಿಡಿ-ಭಾವನೆಗಳ ಮಧ್ಯೆ ಇನ್ಸ್ಪೆಕ್ಟರ್ ವಿಕ್ರಂ".
- ^ "Inspector Vikram Movie Review: A wholesome entertainer". The Hans India. 6 February 2021.
- ^ "Inspector Vikram Movie Review: A fun-filled entertainer that's pleasing to the eyes too". The Times of India.
- ^ "Inspector Vikram movie review: All work, fun and play in khaki".
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