Ganda Hendathi may have had the distinction of being called the most provocative film ever made in the history of Kannada cinema. A remake of Anurag Bose's Murder, one may have expected it to be provocative, but the filmmakers decided to go one step ahead. And, what a step it was!
The title Ganda Hendathi is misleading as the film is certainly not for a family audience. Several sequences are distasteful and vulgar. How the censors passed this, even with an 'A' certificate, is a mystery. It has many scenes lifted straight from Murder and the Hollywood
Vishal, with very little experience as an actor behind him, plays the busy husband to perfection. Newcomer Sanjana is brave enough to do all the baring, but needs some toning up as far as her expressions are concerned. The only positive aspect is the camera work by Venu and Mathew Rajan.
Warning: Family audiences are advised to keep a safe distance from theatres screening this one.
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