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Time of India
19-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
‘Police Vari Heccharika is a crime drama with a strong social message'
Police Vari Heccharika , directed by K V Babji and produced by Belli Janardhan,is a crime drama that blends suspense with a strong social undercurrent. The film, which releases today, centres around an activist who secretly masterminds murders using orphans, forcing a lone police officer to uncover the truth before the entire city is deceived. Talking about the film, Janardhan shares, 'This story inspired me a lot. I felt that if you make a movie, it should be like this — useful to society. With this film, we wanted to do something meaningful.' Beyond producing, Janardhan took on an important role in front of the camera, too. A former Army officer turned produceractor, he revealed, 'Actually, I play the role of a villain. Even in the last scene, my character carries a sense of suspense and fear.' The film stars Sunny Akhil , Shubhalekha Sudhakar , Ajay Ghosh and Sayaji Shinde in pivotal roles. Reflecting on his on-set experience, Janardhan spoke about returning to acting after years away. 'I took part in plays and theatre when I was younger. With that experience, I played my character,' he explains. Sharing his initial apprehension about working alongside seasoned actors, he adds, 'My co-stars, especially Ajay Ghosh, helped me get better at the craft. While I was scared in the beginning to work with him, he later complimented me, saying that I acted like a seasoned actor. ' Janardhan says he feels happy about the good response to the music and trailer, which lakhs of people have already watched. 'We've received a lot of love from the audience so far, and I'm hopeful for the film,' he concludes.
Hans India
18-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Hans India
‘Police Vari Hecharika' review: A massy action drama
Police Vari Hecharika, directed by Babji and produced by Belli Janardhan, is a gritty action entertainer that hit theatres on July 18, 2025. Set against the backdrop of serial killings by a ruthless criminal syndicate, the film blends mass appeal with a subtle social commentary, delivering a punchy cinematic experience. Story: The story unfolds in a city plagued by mysterious VIP murders orchestrated by a gang reminiscent of the infamous Dandupalyam group. As fear spreads, the police are left clueless. In response, Communist leader Satya Murthy (Ajay Ghosh) stages a hunger strike, demanding swift action. The crux lies in identifying and stopping the shadowy culprits. What follows is a cat-and-mouse chase packed with tension, action, and suspense. Performances: Ajay Ghosh steals the spotlight with his powerhouse performance, embodying the fiery spirit of Satya Murthy. Himaja delivers a striking turn as a gang member, exuding menace with ease. Jaya Vahini adds authority to her police officer role. Director Babji surprises with a believable act as a folk singer. While seasoned actors like Subhalekha Sudhakar, Sayaji Shinde, and Ravi Kale add value, their brief screen time feels underwhelming. Technicalities: Karthik B Kodakandla's background score stands out, enhancing the narrative's tension. Though Gajwel Venu's songs are average, Kishan Sagar and Nalinikanth's cinematography delivers crisp visuals. The film's action sequences are high-octane and mass-friendly, while Babji's screenplay, though predictable, maintains pace. The production values are solid throughout. Analysis: While the storyline treads a familiar path, the film succeeds in keeping audiences engaged with intense action, impactful dialogues, and clean entertainment. The predictable narrative does limit surprises, but strong performances—especially Ajay Ghosh's—and the engaging background score compensate for it. The absence of excessive gore and vulgarity makes it suitable for wider family audiences. Police Vari Hecharika may not break new ground in terms of story, but it packs enough mass moments and thrilling sequences to entertain. It's a decent watch for fans of gritty action dramas, bolstered by commendable performances and sharp production. Rating: 3/5
New Indian Express
29-05-2025
- General
- New Indian Express
74,921 trees felled for NH66 development in Kerala; replacement slow
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: When the National Highways Authority of India envisioned an ambitious plan to reduce the travel time between Kasaragod and Thiruvananthapuram from 15 hours to just seven, the cost paid was green, quite literally. As many as 74,921 trees were felled for highway development across the state. Although replantation has been promised, progress has been snail-paced. The plan was to plant ten times the number of trees that were cut. However, the actual replantation so far stands at just 55,540. Therefore, a total of 6,93,670 saplings are yet to be planted. Currently, replantation efforts are only taking place in two areas: Kadampattukonam-Kazhakoottam in Thiruvananthapuram and Thalappady - Kalikkadavu in Kasaragod. The goal is to complete the replantation in tandem with the highway project, but according to officials from the Social Forestry Department, the delay is largely due to the difficulty in identifying suitable land. 'As there are challenges in identifying land for the project, we are considering alternatives such as block planting, 'Nagaravanam' (urban forests), and 'Vidyavanam' (school forests). For the 23 stretches across nine districts, proposals for compensatory afforestation are being prepared. These will be submitted to the NHAI for fund release,' said Ajay Ghosh, an official with the state social forestry department. Of the 55,540 plants currently on the ground, 23,540 are in Kozhikode, 24,000 have been planted at Sainik School, Thiruvananthapuram, and 8,000 at the Greenfield Stadium in the same district. NHAI, which is constrained by land availability, has signed an MoU with the social forestry department to identify planting locations and submit cost estimates. 'There is no delay from our side in fund disbursement. We have already allocated funds for stretches in Kasaragod, Kozhikode and Thiruvananthapuram. For the remaining areas, we are awaiting estimates from the social forestry department,' said an NHAI official who wished to remain anonymous. As the social forestry department has proposed a shift from the original 1:10 planting scheme to the Nagaravanam and Vidyavanam models, NHAI has stated that they have got the revised plan approved.
