Gautham Ramachandran made his directorial debut with Richie,
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the remake of Kannada hit Ulidavaru Kandanthe that follows the efforts of a journalist who wants to uncover the truth of an incident.
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As she gathers information from various people,
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she has to account for perspectives that may be prejudiced, formed by pre-conceived notions, and a myriad of other emotional reasons.
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Gautham’s second film Gargi is set against the different background. But it follows the premise of Richie in terms of themes.
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Gargi, played by a wonderful
Sai Pallavi
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She is a school teacher, and the de facto matriarch of the family,
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Sai Pallavi as a determined daughter, with faith in our legal system despite all its shortcomings, has delivered a power-packed performance.
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Kaali Venkat as a novice advocate equally shines with his humble presence, who proves that heroes come in all shapes and sizes.
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Gargi movie cast:
Sai Pallavi, Kaali Venkat
Gargi movie director:
Gautham Ramachandran
Gargi movie rating:
4 stars