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Star-casts: Jeeva, Ajmal, Karthika, Pia, Prakash Raj, Kota Srinivasa Rao and others
Production: RS Infotainment, Red Giant Movies
Direction: K.V. Anand
Music: Harris Jayaraj
Cinematography: Richard M Nathan
Editing: Anthony
When there have been many films based on journalism, director K.V. Anand tries bringing a new shade by focusing on photo journalism. Though the profession is almost a hot business in world of media, especially with magazines based on investigative journalism, nothing much has been depicted on this profession. Inspired from Hollywood thriller ‘State of Play’, the film revolves around a photo journalist and his ambitious friend involved in politics. The film is produced by RS Infotainment and is directed by K.V. Anand, whose previous films ‘Kana Kanden’ and ‘Ayan’ had some innovative themes with the adequate quantity of commercial ingredients.
The film revolves around a photojournalist Ashwin (Jeeva), who works for a leading newspaper often breaking the news against the leading politicians (Prakash Raj and Kota Srinivasa Rao). Vasanth (Ajmal), an aspiring politician works ardently along with his political party ‘Siragugal’. Assigned with the coverage of political parties involved in election campaigns, Ashwin gets into the task of revealing the dark side of these politicians that pulls them down with status. On hosting a grand youth rally, Vasanth and his team of youngsters are involved in delivering speeches that is shattered with a bomb blast resulting in the gruesome death of innocent souls that includes Ashwin’s colleague Saro (Pia). What happens now is whether Vasanth pulling himself away from the political dreams. But Ashwin supports him to accomplish with his dreams. What unfolds next is a series of twists and turns with an unexpected shock awaiting everyone in climax.
On the performance level, Jeeva does a remarkable job as he appears with the look that is suitable for the role of a photo journalist. His mannerisms and body language are good. The action sequences prove of his involvement while Karthika’s acting skill is best and it doesn’t look like her first film. You’ll have to surely look into the way she emotes to various situations and they’re on matured levels. Thanks to her hard work. Pia on the other hand fits strongly to the character of a bold journalist. Ajmal comes up with his effortful gesture and proves strong on all portions. Right from the beginning till the end, he keeps doing his best realizing the need to make a strong comeback. Prakash Raj and Kota Srinivasa Rao don’t get enough footage.
Songs by Harris Jayaraj sounded well on our stereo and also looks best with visuals, so are the songs ‘Ennamo Yedho’ and other ones. But then, the situation and placement of songs doesn’t suit. The duration is very lengthy and it acts as a major spoiler.
But every minus gets trivialized with the stunning climax. The stunt sequence, brilliant message at the end stands out as the major highlight.
On the whole, ‘Ko’ is a good entertainer that will gain the interests of audiences.
Verdict: Good entertainer
Rating:5.5/10
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