Kozhikode: Arrest of accused Shahrukh Saifi in Elathur train attack case recorded. The preliminary interrogation took place at Malurkunn police camp in Kozhikode. It is reported that Shahrukh Saifee left without giving a clear answer about the intention.
The accused Shah Rukh Saifee was brought to Malurkunn police camp in Kozhikode at around 6 am. Within half an hour ADGP MR Ajith Kumar, IG North Region Neerajkumar Gupta, Kozhikode City Police Commissioner, and others reached the police camp. Then the preliminary interrogation began.
Shahrukh Saifi said that it was the first time he came to Kerala. Shahrukh says that after the fire, he escaped in the Alappuzha-Kannur Executive Express. The information given by the police is that Shahrukh Saifee left without giving a clear answer about the motive. But the police did not take this into account.
A detailed questioning will be done in the coming days and a questionnaire will be prepared including the scientific evidence collected by the investigation team. This will answer the questions that the police are looking for. The Kozhikode Railway Police has filed a case under five sections including an attempt to murder, Explosive Ordnance Prohibition Act, and Railway Act against attack.
The addition of more departments is under consideration. After taking the accused into custody, detailed evidence will be taken. The accused will be brought to Elathur and Kannur where the train bogies are kept. The medical examination of the accused at the Kozhikode Medical College lasted for more than an hour.
Thiruvananthapuram: Thunderstorms and strong winds are likely in 8 districts of the state. The Meteorological Department has warned that there is a possibility of rain with thunder and strong winds at isolated places till Sunday.
The Disaster Management Authority has issued cautionary instructions in the event of a severe thunderstorm warning. Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Idukki, Palakkad, and Malappuram districts are likely to receive rain.
•ONE WORD: Nani shines brilliantly on an average action thriller.
•STORY IDEA:
The plot of Dasara was set in the village of Veerlapalle in Godhavarikhani. Most of the men in the village are addicted to alcohol including Dharani (Nani ) and his friend Soori (Dheekshith Shetty). Vennela (Keerthi Suresh) is the Childhood crush of Dharani and Soori had fallen in love with Vennela. Vennela and Soori were loving each other where Dharani sacrificed his love for Vennela for his friend Soori .The Silk Bar was taken charge by Chinna Nambi (Shine Tom Chacko), son of Shivanna (Samuthrakani) is elected as Sarpanch. Soori and his friends had been helped by Rajanna (Sai Kumar) from a case and after this Soori and his friends will start supporting Rajanna and elect him as their Sarpanch.Soori will be killed by someone at the wedding night of Soori with Vennela. Who killed Soori and what will Dharani do after his friend’s death and what will happen to the Vennela’s life after Soori’s death are shown in the second half of the movie
•DETAILED REVIEW:
The film Dasara is directed and written by newcomer Srikanth Odela. The movie is produced by Sudhakar Cherukuri under the production company of Sri Lakshmi Venkateswara Cinemas. The film is distributed by AA Films and KRG Studios and E4 Entertainments. With a running time of 156 minutes, the film is currently running in theatres with a U/A censor certificate.
What I liked most about the film Dasara is the performance of Nani, and it’s the biggest positive factor of this film. Natural Star, that’s what Nani is described as and his acting always has the grace of natural performance. His previous characters were simple but now he had tracked into a full-fledged mass character. And I would say he had done a fantastic job, I am sure the character Dharani would have been challenging for him and he had truly given his best. In the entire film, his screen presence and his energy were flawlessly flowing. He had lived into the character and his natural skills in acting were evidently seen in every single minute.
The direction was by the debutant director Srikanth Odela and he had also written the script. I liked his direction, he had neatly executed the film and as a newcomer his direction was impressive. The direction was having the right balance and proper quality, moreover how he had used the skills of Nani should be separately mentioned. It’s rare to see Nani doing a mass role, so the way the director made his character and how he presented him was beautiful. The outlook of Nani reminded me of Allu Arjun’s character in Pushpa but still while watching one will be amused by the performance of Nani. Also, the direction style was amazing, till the end Srikanth Odela managed to carry the movie on the right track and it was like a direction from an experienced filmmaker. I am sure in future he can do wonders if he is making mass masala movies.
Sadly, the script of this film was mediocre, as a scriptwriter Srikanth Odela’s writing was on an average level. The story is entirely predictable and the basic theme of the story didn’t impress me much. The story has various events and some moments that make us sit up and watch, but when the story reveals the real reason for the enmity between the hero and the villain, the whole story seems like a normal plot that we have seen before. Till then the storyline was interesting with the contents of friendship, love and political games but sadly the climax content didn’t surprise me much. As I said the story is easily predictable, so what is going to happen next can be anticipated but the screen presence of Nani won’t make anyone bored.
The screenplay had given me mixed feelings, the first was crammed with many mass moments but many scenes in the second half were stretched unwantedly and it was making my viewing experience a little dull. But the power-packed action sequences in the climax lifted my mood to a thrilling atmosphere and Nani’s outstanding fight scenes were awesome to watch. So the climax was satisfying and if the director and editor had trimmed some scenes in the second half the movie could have been better. Also, I wished the villain character played by the Malayalam actor Shine Tom Chacko could have been written better. If he had given more screen space with some interesting scenes the rivalry between Nani and Shine Tom Chacko would have been lifted with some more thrilling scenes. The various emotions in the screenplay had worked out well, especially the romantic scenes. The scenes between Nani and Keerthi Suresh had many good catchy moments and also the friendship scenes between Nani and Dheekshith Shetty were top-class. The political games in the film were written out lustrously and it made the first half engaging. So overall the screenplay was average and if a little more effort and some unwanted scenes were avoided the full screenplay could have been working out well.
The production design of this film was outstanding, and the premise of the village of Veerlapalle in Godhavarikhani which was shown in the film had given an authentic feel. The living conditions of the characters, the politics in the village and how the use of alcohol affects the villagers were beautifully portrayed in the film. The atmosphere of the Dusera festival and the 90s were made with proper set and artwork so the premise and happenings in the film looked real and genuine.
Keerthy Suresh as Vennela did a terrific performance, her acting in the emotional scenes was superb. And the scenes with Nani were having many good moments, also her appearance and the outlook were suited well to the character. Dheekshith Shetty as Suri also did an impressive job, his supportive character made a real impact and the combination scenes with Nani drew the feel of a real friendship. Shine Tom Chacko as Chinna Nambi did the negative villain character, and his expressions and attitude were matching for the character. Samuthirakani and P. Sai Kumar had also done complete justice to their respective supporting characters. The performance of Shamna Khasim and Surabhi Prabhavath also deserves mention.
The musical work for the film was composed by Santosh Narayanan and I was not pleased with the songs but the background score was excellent. The track “Chamkeela Angeelesi” was the only song I liked and the rest of them felt ineffective for my ears. The background score was enriched with some powerful tunes and it worked brilliantly for the emotional scenes. Also, the action sequences had a backup of good tunes to make some impact. The cinematography by Sathyan Sooryan was effective because the visuals were extremely influential to engage us. The premise of the film was captured beautifully and I was able to get a feel of the village shown in the film. The camera work in the action sequences was remarkable, the sudden movements of the camera and the different angles made the action scene attractive. I wished the editor Naveen Nooli had trimmed some scenes in the second half for a smooth watchable experience because many scenes felt stretched. The action choreographer deserves a special mention for making the climax fight special. The CGI and graphical works in the film were sadly average, and felt artificial.
•CONCLUSION:
So overall the film Dasara had given me mixed feelings, it’s a good film for a one-time watch. The performance by Nani is the primary highlight and he made this movie engaging till the end. The direction of the newcomer Srikanth Odela was impressive but his scriptwriting doesn’t raised up to the right level to make a proper impact. Still, if you are a fan of Natural Star Nani then Dasara will entertain you but it’s better to watch with fewer expectations.
New Delhi: Shah Rukh Saifee, accused of causing violence by pouring petrol on the Alappuzha-Kannur Executive Express, has been arrested from Maharashtra. According to reports, the suspect was arrested on Monday night. It is reported that the accused was nabbed with the help of Maharashtra ATS Special Investigation Team from Kerala.
The suspect poured petrol on his fellow passengers and set them on fire in the Alappuzha Kannur Executive Express on Sunday at half past nine. Later, 3 people, including a baby, who tried to escape, were found dead on the railway track. 9 people were injured.
Thiruvananthapuram: Health Minister Veena George has said that an expert committee has been formed to study the health problems following the Brahmapuram fire in Kochi. The committee was formed by Director Health Department Dr. K J Reena as convener. The committee will examine existing, long-term, and potential health problems and the factors that cause them, whether present or likely to occur in water, soil, the human body, or the food chain. The minister also stated that the expert committee has been instructed to submit a comprehensive report as per the terms of reference to the government within two months.
Kuhas Pro .VC Dr. CP Vijayan, CSIR, NIIST Senior Scientist Dr. Pratish, Mancheri Medical College Community Medicine Department Assoc. Professor Dr. Anish TS, Thrissur Medical College Pulmonary Medicine Department Associate Professor Dr. Sanjeev Nair, Thiruvananthapuram Medical College Endocrinology Department Professor Dr. PK Jabbar, Kochi Amrita Hospital Pediatric Professor (Retd.) Dr. Jayakumar C, Chennai Central Pollution Control Board Regional Director Dr. HD Varalakshmi and HSRC Executive Director Dr. Jitesh are the members.
Thiruvananthapuram: Railway IG reacting to the fire incident in Alappuzha -Kannur Express. He said the violence was unfortunate and would ensure all assistance to the investigation team. He stated that the security of the railway stations will be increased and the installation of CCTV in the compartments will be implemented soon. Along with this, he added that scanners will be installed at the railway station and shortage of staff is the main challenge facing the railways.
Alappuzha: A newborn baby was found abandoned near Mulakuzha in Chengannur. The baby, only hours after birth, was found abandoned in a bucket. This is the child of a young woman who had been quarreling with her husband for a long time.
Police found the child in the bathroom of a rented house in Aranmula. The woman, who came for treatment with excessive bleeding, said that she gave birth to the baby at home and left it at home as it died. The hospital officials immediately informed the police.
After hearing the child’s cry from the bathroom, police opened it and found it abandoned in a bucket. The boy weighing only 1 kg 300 grams was immediately taken to a private hospital in Chengannur and treated. Aranmula police reported to the Pathanamthitta Child Welfare Committee to protect the child.
With the help of Tanal volunteers, the child was shifted to Kottayam Medical College for further care and treatment. A case has been registered against the woman under the Juvenile Justice Act and the Indian Penal Code for abandoning the newborn child.
Aranmula Police Inspector C K Manoj, SI Aloysius, Harindran, ASI Jayakumar, SCPO Salim, CPO Faisal, Manu Chengannur Police Station Inspector Vipin, SI Abhilash Ajit Khan, and Harish Jijo Sam took the child to the hospital with timely intervention and rescued the child.
Hyderabad: The Telangana Education Department has suspended three officials in connection with the leak of the 10th-class question paper in Vikarabad, Telangana.
A teacher of a government school in Vikarabad, Telangana is facing allegations in the question paper leak incident. The complaint is that within minutes of the examination, the question paper in the Telugu language was leaked through WhatsApp.
The Class 10 question paper leak comes weeks after the question papers of the Group-1 preliminary examination and other examinations conducted by the Telangana State Public Service Commission (TSPSC) were leaked.
The question paper leak sparked protests outside the office of the Board of Secondary Education, which conducts the SSC Class 10 exams, on Monday. Youth Congress and NSUI activists burnt the effigy of Minister KTR demanding the resignation of the Education Minister.
Following the leak, the state education department suspended three officials, including a chief superintendent, a department officer, and an invigilator, who took mobile phones to the exam center and took photographs of the question papers, and circulated them in Vikarabad.
Commenting on the paper leak, state BJP president Bandi Sanjay said that exam paper leaks have become common in the KCR-led government.
Gangtok: Seven members of a tourist group died in an avalanche in Sikkim. Seven people, including a child, died in an avalanche in Sikkim’s Nathula region on Tuesday. It is reported that the avalanche occurred near the 15th-mile marker on Jawaharlal Nehru Marg. Defense sources said several vehicles were also trapped in the avalanche. Troops of Trishakti Corps, the Indian Army, and a team of BRO Project Swastik immediately started rescue operations and started an all-out rescue mission. The rescued have been shifted to the medical camp. A search is still underway in the area.
Palakkad: The court found the accused guilty in the case of killing Madhu, an adivasi youth, accused of stealing rice in Attapadi. Five years after Madhu was killed in a mob attack, the Mannarkkad SC and ST Court gave its verdict in the case.
The court stated that the first two accused Hussain and Maraikar were found guilty of murder. The other accused are Shamsuddin, Anish, Radhakrishnan, Siddique, Najeeb, Jaijumon, Abdul Karim, Sajeev, Harish, Biju and Muneer.
On February 22, 2018, Madhu, a tribal youth of Attapadi Anavai Katukamanna Ur, was killed. The case is that Madhu was beaten to death by a group of men on the charge of theft. There were 16 accused and all were charged with murder.
The verdict in the case came at the end of an eleven-month long trial. There were 127 witnesses in the charge sheet with more than 3000 pages. Among them, 24 people, including Madhu’s relatives, defected during the trial. The final hearing of the case was completed on March 10. In connection with the pronouncement of the verdict, heavy security arrangements were made in the court premises.
Four temporary employees of the Forest Department who defected were dismissed from their jobs. Meanwhile, some witnesses who defected came to the court and gave statements in favor of the prosecution. Mannarkatte also witnessed the rare occurrence of cross-examination of a defection witness during a special court hearing.
