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Bond Ravi is a Kannada movie released on 9 Dec, 2022. The movie is directed by Prajwal S.P and featured Kajal Kunder, Ravi Kale, Ravi Prakash and Shobharaj as lead characters. Other popular actor who was roped in for Bond Ravi is Raghu Ramappa.

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Bond Ravi review: Pramod Panju & Kaajal Kunder shine in this aimless pursuit

Prajwal S.P.'s film, in essence, is a climax that is in search of an entire story

• Swaroop Kodur

Last Updated: 04.50 PM, Dec 09, 2022

Ravi, a hardboiled jailbird, is put behind bars after he agrees to serve as a major political figure's proxy in a murder case. Turns out this is business as usual for Ravi who, despite never having committed a crime, has frequented the same prison a bunch of times and has grown infamous in the crime circles as Bond Ravi. But this time around, things take an interesting turn when he ends up falling in love with Shwetha, a call centre employee, over the phone - with someone to dote on for the first time in his loveless life, can Ravi shed the 'Bond' in him and start afresh with Shwetha? Or do his "sins" of the past catch up to him regardless? 

It's hard to nail what works and what doesn't in the case of Bond Ravi . On one hand, the film's assertive title suggests that it's a bona fide "mass" hero-serving exercise wherein every beat and stroke is meant to hail the male protagonist. On the other, Bond Ravi is also the poignant love story of a redeemed criminal who has left his shady past well and truly behind. It isn't unheard of in cinema to bring these two aspects together and one has seen many hit films falling in this bracket (Sudeep's breakthrough film Huchcha comes to mind) but where Prajwal S.P., the writer & director of Bond Ravi , goes wrong is by being terribly indecisive. In an attempt to both appease the masses and also satiate his own creative urges, the debutant concocts his film with strange, inexplicable elements that not only derail him in his efforts but also end up making the whole thing feel pointless.

In Bond Ravi , the climax portion can be seen as a separate entity altogether which, despite boasting a lot of drama, has no association whatsoever with the rest of the film. If it wasn't enough that the film is already riddled with excessive writing and execution issues, the director's idea of a fitting climax comes as one of those completely unnecessary shockers that leaves you, the viewer, completely baffled and confused but not in a good way. What's worse is that when you try to trace your steps back from the "twist", it doesn't add up at all.

Prajwal S.P. is well-intentioned, no doubt, but his vision for the story at hand lacks the vigour and the ambition, while his approach as a director remains devoid of deftness. Instead, he goes after the task using the age-old, beaten-to-death conventions and the film never fully utilizes the opportunities presented by the story. 

And yet, Bond Ravi is saved from being a colossal mess because of its protagonists. Pramod, popularly known as Pramod Panju, is among the more enterprising talents in the business today and as the titular character, he brings charisma and gravitas onto the screen. He boasts a great physical presence and a booming voice that compliments his personality and the narrative of Bond Ravi , to its credit, allows him to flex his muscles as an actor. Kaajal Kunder, in the same vein, holds her own as the seemingly demure Shwetha and in the crunch moments of the film, she too evolves into a credible performer. The duo's on-screen camaraderie too is an asset to an otherwise feeble attempt at a film.

The rest of the cast, comprising noted names like Shobaraj, Ravi Kale, Telugu actor Ravi Prakash, and Vijay Chendoor, is adequate but the writing does not allow any of them to become important players in the story. Mano Murthy, who was once hailed as the man with the 'Golden' tunes, renders a couple of memorable songs but the soundtrack, including the background score, feels a little too outdated and underwhelming.

Bond Ravi , more than anything else, is undone by a title that, by no means, justifies what the writer-director is trying to say. On top of that, the execution too lacks the tenderness or the nuances that one looks for in an evoking love story of this kind - there are unfunny comedy scenes, bland-looking song sequences, and way too many redundant contrivances that test your patience. Regardless, the story still has enough substance to keep us interested until the very last moment but just as we begin to grow assured that it was all worthwhile, the climax steers the film in a completely new direction. While some may enjoy the curveball thrown at them, the rest are likely to be left appalled by how things pan out - watch Bond Ravi to find out which of the two sides you belong to. 

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'Bond Ravi' movie review: A strict one-time watch

Bond Ravi is the result of debut director Prajwal’s need to blend romance with typical commercial elements. Although he does show promise in his filmmaking, there are avenues that definitely need work. The premise of having his protagonist be a fearless person with uncontrolled desire is fascinating, but the channeling of this narrative needed better reasoning, which is lacking.

So, Bond Ravi is about a jailbird Ravi (Pramod) who is popular among the inmates and is constantly on the lookout for opportunities to make money. When romance enters his life, destiny changes. Can a personality like Ravi, who has no emotions, and always prioritises money, surrender to love? Will his romance meet the desired fate or will his past come back to haunt him? The narrative answers these questions in a brisk manner and will satisfy hardcore fans of masala films.

Prajwal has taken special care in sketching Pramod’s titular character, which has all the commercial elements, and creates curiosity with its own twists and turns. Pramod, who has proved his talent right with his first film Geetha Bangle Stores, gets the spotlight and delivers on the mass appeal.

On the whole, he delivers an exceptional performance. Kajal Kunder gets to play a strong role and makes use of the screentime she gets. The rest of the characters including Ravi Kale, Ravi Prakash, Shobhraj, Dharma, Govinda Gowda, and Vijay Chendoor, make their presence felt. Mano Murthy’s score is refreshing and there are some good melodies that elevate the film.

Chandrashekar has neatly captured a prisoner’s life and his picturisation beautifully blends with the love story too. Bond Ravi is definitely a unique love story, and the ingenuity of it definitely warrants a one-time watch.

Bond Ravi Cast: Pramod, Kajal Kunder, Shobraj, Ravi Kale, and Vijay Chendoor Director : Prajwal Rating: 3/5

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‘Bond Ravi is a beautiful love story that explores the life of a jailbird’

In the glimpse of the Bond Ravi trailer, we see actor Pramod playing the titular character, who is an ardent fan of Puneeth Rajkumar. “That apart, the film is a content-oriented commercial script, underlined with a strong love story,” says first-time director Prajwal SP ahead of the film’s release on December 9.

Having assisted directors like S Mahendar, Prashanth Raj and Kaantha Kannali,  Prajwal has centred his debut film around the life of a jailbird, who finds prison life as a means to earn money.

“When a prisoner’s life is considered to be a dead end, here we have someone who likes the comfort of prison. However, his perspective changes, when he falls in love, and this emotion is brought out as a beautiful romantic drama,” says Prajwal as he explains the core theme of Bond Ravi .

Prajwal shares that this film is based on a real-life incident, which he learnt through his friends. “I was surprised to learn that there are people, who earn a living being a prisoner. I thought it was an interesting topic to explore,” says Prajwal, adding, “The film has all the commercial elements, and music by Mano Murthy will be one of the highlights.”

Backed by Narashimha Murthy, Bond Ravi has KS Chandrashekar handling the cinematography. With Kajal Kunder playing the lead, the film has Ravi Kale, Dharma,  Ravi Prakash, Govinda Gowda, and Vijay Chendoor in pivotal roles.

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Bond Ravi is a 2022 Indian movie directed by Prajwal SP starring Pramod, Kaajal Kunder, Ravi Kale and Ravi Prakash. The feature film is produced by Narasimha Murthy V and the music composed by Mano Murthy.

Director: Prajwal SP Producer: Narasimha Murthy V Music Director: Mano Murthy Cinematographer: Chandrashekar KS Editor: Arjun Kittu

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