Dange (film) 2024
Plot:
"Dange" revolves around the themes of rioting and war, as suggested by its title. The film follows the story of Xavier (played by Harshvardhan Rane) and Yuvaraj (played by Ehan Bhat) in the Hindi version, and Prabhu (played by Arjun Das) and an unnamed character (played by Kalidas Jayaram) in the Tamil version. These characters find themselves entangled in a series of events that lead to conflict and chaos, exploring various sub-plots and relationships along the way.
Cast (Hindi and Tamil):
- Harshvardhan Rane and Ehan Bhat portray the leads in Hindi, while Arjun Das and Kalidas Jayaram take on lead roles in Tamil.
- Other notable cast members include Nikita Dutta, Sanchana Natarajan, TJ Bhanu, Zoa Morani, and others.
Soundtrack:
- The background score is composed by Modern Tape Scores and Gaurav Godkhindi, with songs composed by Sanjith Hegde and Dhruv Visvanath.
- The Hindi version features songs like "Le Le Pangey" and "Yeh Pal Hain Apne," while the Tamil version includes tracks like "Asaraadhe" and "Nanpagal Neram."
Reception:
The film received mixed reviews from critics, who praised the performances of the male leads but criticized the excessive characters and sub-plots. Despite the mixed reception, "Dange" offers an action-packed narrative exploring themes of conflict and turmoil.
Here are the critical reviews for "Dange" and "Por":
Dange:
- Filmfare.com: A critic noted the film's raw energy and celebration of hyper-masculinity, but also criticized its meandering direction, giving it a mixed review.
- Film Companion: The craft and direction were praised, but it was noted that the overwhelming focus on these elements overshadowed other aspects of the film.
- Times Now: The film was described as being about love and longing underneath its surface of unresolved issues, with Bejoy Nambiar's distinct style being a strength.
- News18: The film was praised for its fresh appeal and treatment, reflecting Bejoy Nambiar's distinct style and voice.
- The Free Press Journal: The film was commended for bringing back the campus-drama genre, with comparisons drawn to Mani Ratnam's "Yuva."
Por:
- The Times of India: The film received praise for its technical aspects such as music, cinematography, performances, and editing, but it was noted that the basic story lacked substance.
- The New Indian Express: The film was applauded for its technical brilliance but criticized for a narrative that failed to live up to expectations.
- The Hindu: While the technical prowess of the film was acknowledged, it was noted that the core idea and subplots were underwhelming. The performances of the lead actors were praised, but the extended cast and uni-dimensional characters received criticism.
- The Hindustan Times: The film was described as lacking the spunk and engagement needed to captivate the audience, despite efforts from the lead actors.
