<p>Director Janardhan Chikkanna, who created waves with his cybercrime thriller ‘<em>Gultoo</em>’ (2018), is back with his latest offering, ‘<em>Powder</em>’, a youthful dark comedy.</p>.<p>A rib-tickling tale of three small-town friends who hatch a plan to become rich by selling a highly sought-after powder.</p>.<p>The film begins with a peddler in China plotting a smuggling operation in India, using talcum powder bottles. Two rival smugglers in Karnataka handle the consignment, while a corrupt cop secretly works to divert the powder for personal gain.</p>.<p>In a twist, a massive shipment of powder worth over Rs 400 crore goes missing due to human error. The three protagonists stumble upon the powder, unwittingly becoming the target of a frantic search by the peddlers.</p>.<p>In the melee, they embark on a series of misadventures. Will they manage to sell the powder and achieve their dreams of instant wealth? The rest of the story guarantees non-stop laughter.</p>.<p>A betrayed woman, a middle-aged man yearning for companionship, a young man trying to rekindle an old romance and a son facing rejection by his father for being unable to study medicine. The movie explores the tragic backstories of these characters, each searching for meaning and purpose.</p>.<p>As the narrative unfolds, the characters’ paths intersect leading to a heartwarming and hilarious exploration of human connection.</p>.<p>From the opening scene to the final frame, which teasingly hints at a sequel, the film is captivating. It offers clever references to movies like ‘KGF’ and ‘99’. Even the controversial pontiff Nithyananda makes an appearance!</p>.<p>The ensemble cast delivers outstanding performances, bringing their characters to life. Each actor shines in their respective role, making the narrative even more engaging and relatable. Vasuki Vaibhav’s music deserves a mention. Although the film defies logic and reasoning, it is certainly a delightful weekend family entertainer.</p>
<p>Director Janardhan Chikkanna, who created waves with his cybercrime thriller ‘<em>Gultoo</em>’ (2018), is back with his latest offering, ‘<em>Powder</em>’, a youthful dark comedy.</p>.<p>A rib-tickling tale of three small-town friends who hatch a plan to become rich by selling a highly sought-after powder.</p>.<p>The film begins with a peddler in China plotting a smuggling operation in India, using talcum powder bottles. Two rival smugglers in Karnataka handle the consignment, while a corrupt cop secretly works to divert the powder for personal gain.</p>.<p>In a twist, a massive shipment of powder worth over Rs 400 crore goes missing due to human error. The three protagonists stumble upon the powder, unwittingly becoming the target of a frantic search by the peddlers.</p>.<p>In the melee, they embark on a series of misadventures. Will they manage to sell the powder and achieve their dreams of instant wealth? The rest of the story guarantees non-stop laughter.</p>.<p>A betrayed woman, a middle-aged man yearning for companionship, a young man trying to rekindle an old romance and a son facing rejection by his father for being unable to study medicine. The movie explores the tragic backstories of these characters, each searching for meaning and purpose.</p>.<p>As the narrative unfolds, the characters’ paths intersect leading to a heartwarming and hilarious exploration of human connection.</p>.<p>From the opening scene to the final frame, which teasingly hints at a sequel, the film is captivating. It offers clever references to movies like ‘KGF’ and ‘99’. Even the controversial pontiff Nithyananda makes an appearance!</p>.<p>The ensemble cast delivers outstanding performances, bringing their characters to life. Each actor shines in their respective role, making the narrative even more engaging and relatable. Vasuki Vaibhav’s music deserves a mention. Although the film defies logic and reasoning, it is certainly a delightful weekend family entertainer.</p>