Jan 31, 2010 04:03 PM
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(Updated Sep 06, 2011 03:57 PM)
The present-day electronic media has turned into a business venture and is dishing out the most pathetic stuff to its viewers. Which news should be aired, how it should be presented-everything is done keeping in mind the TRPs. These channels are ready to do anything for popularity and for grabbing eyeballs-they’ll even sensationalize or in some cases, ‘create’ news. Rann tells a story which does a wonderful expose on such news channels where anything can be done to get that ‘breaking news’ and where ethics and morals are thrown out of the window.
The story of the movie: Vijay Harshvardhan Malik (Amitabh Bachchan) runs a reputed news channel, India 24x7. He was proud that his channel never succumbed to the trappings of sensationalism and always followed journalistic ethics. But it was due to this reason that India 24x7 is bankrupt and is battling for survival. On the other hand, their rival news channel, Headlines 24 run by Amrish Kakkad (Mohnish Behl) is very high on popularity. Vijay’s son Jay (Sudeep) felt that his father should think more about profits than morals. Opposition leader Mohan Pandey (Paresh Rawal) desires to grab the Prime Minister’s post and decides to use the channel for his own advantage. He and Vijay’s son in law Navin (Rajat Kapoor) persuade Jay to help them. Realizing that helping Pandey would benefit India 24x7, Jay agrees. Vijay unknowingly also gives a nod. Purab (Ritesh Deshmukh), a big fan of Vijay and who has just joined Indian 24x7 realizes that what is happening is wrong. He takes the matter in his own hands and decides to bring a change.
Rann is easy to understand. The topic of the film is something which we all have a fair idea of and also Ram Gopal Verma nicely and simply treats it. Hence, Rann will be liked and enjoyed by all section of audiences.
The first 30-35 minutes focuses on establishing characters. Nothing special happens here. But the birthday party sequence and the following meeting between Jay and Pandey set the mood. The sting operation aired on India 24x7 (just before intermission) takes the film to an all-time high.
The 2nd half has its share of flaws. Ritesh’s investigation part begins wonderfully but tends to get stretched after a point. Also, after coming out of the theatre, you do feel that the film could have delivered an even powerful punch than it did. But notwithstanding these glitches, the 2nd half has its moments. Ritesh interviewing Paresh Rawal or his meeting with Mohnish Behl were the powerful scenes. Of course, the climax (Amitabh’s speech) takes the cake. The culmination looked real and convincing and the film gives a very nice lesson, especially to these news channels!
Also what makes Rann special are its characters. Each one of them are wonderfully sketched and written (except Neetu Chandra’s) and nicely woven in the plot. In fact, majority of the actors in the film deliver award-winning performances! Amitabh Bachchan shines once again. Although he is missing in the film in most portions of 2nd half, he compensates in the climax which was completely on his shoulders. Ritesh Deshmukh amazes with his great job. He didn’t have much to do in the first hour but has an important contribution in the 2nd half. Undoubtedly, this was one of his best performances of his career! Watch out for him in Sajid Khan’s Housefull! Sudeep is the surprise package of the film. The first half is entirely on his shoulders and he makes the biggest impact of all the actors. He’s an actor who deserves to get more films!
Paresh Rawal rocks and it was great to see him essaying the role of a baddie after a long time. Watch out for his appearance in the film! Mohnish Behl also delivers a power packed performance. In fact, it was great to see this talented actor in a substantial role after years! Suchitra Krishnamoorthy looked charming and gives flawless performance. Gul Panag played her part perfectly. Rajpal Yadav accurately essayed his role and provided some comic relief in the film too. Neetu Chandra was great but in most parts of the film, she was only trying to ‘cool down’ Sudeep’s high temper! Rajat Kapoor is dependable. Neena Kulkarni, Simone Singh and K K Raina were good.
Music and lyrcis are novel and the sarcastic songs gel very well with the mood of the film. Rann Hai definitely creates an impact. Background score bears the trademark RGV stamp. Amit Roy’s cinematography is too shaky but nevertheless, doesn’t irritate and turns the scene even more interesting.
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