Years after working as a stunt choreographer film industries across the nation, Ravi Varma is directing his first movie in the form of Rustum. It also marks the debut of Bollywood actor Vivek Oberoi in Kannada.
Shraddha Srinath, who is now one of the most sought after actresses in Sandalwood, Rachita Ram and Mayuri Kyatari are playing the female leads in Rustum. J Mahendran, Harish Uthaman, Arjun Gowda and others are in the supporting roles.
Anoop Seelin has composed the music, Mahen Simha has handled the cinematography and Deepu S Kumar has edited the flick, produced by Jayanna and Bhogendra.
Rustum is an action thriller that revolves around fearless police officer played by Shivaraj Kumar. The challenge for him is to fight against the corrupt system and clean up the criminal elements. The story is packed with romance and other necessary commercial ingridients.
Shivanna's action-packed movies have always excited his fans. After superhit movie Tagaru, the actor has donned the cop's role again. With a good trailer and a big star cast, the Kannada flick has picqued the interest of the cine-goers.
Analysis: The early reports emerging from social media indicates that the movie has a slow start and first half is filled with masala elements. Check out the viewers' response to the film below:
Cineloka: #RUSTUM : Pakka Action Entertainer by @stuntravivarma.
Second half is engaging. Emotional scenes are good. Action Sequences & BGM are the best.
Shivanna shines as a Tough Cop. @vivekoberoi's extended cameo is appealing.
Rating - 3.5/5
Rustum - Interval Block Shivanna has 2 shades.
Movie Picks up very well after a familiar start.
@stuntravivarma's chasing and stunts choreography are brilliant.
@AnoopSeelin's BGM is Top notch.
#RUSTUM : Pakka Action Entertainer by @stuntravivarma.
Second half is engaging. Emotional scenes are good. Action Sequences & BGM are the best.
Shivanna shines as a Tough Cop. @vivekoberoi's extended cameo is appealing.
Rating - 3.5/5
PopcornKannada.com: #Rustum intermission : The hunt begins now.
last half an hour was engaging after the boring start.
Action and background music are impressive
pavithra.b gowda: ರುಸ್ತುಂ First half ಫುಲ್ ಮಸಾಲೆ ಭರಿತ ಮನೋರಂಜನೆ #shivanna fully energy Look like ಅಣ್ಣಾವ್ರು ..@stuntravivarma congratulations #shivanna #Rustum
Sathya Narayana R: #Rustum #Shivanna Terrific Action @stuntravivarma proved his direction talent in his first venture. Terrific first half.
#Rustum Breathtaking Shot by #MahenSimha #AnopSelin BGM is Trendy Pre-Interval. @stuntravivarma You Nailed It As Director.
#Rustum @stuntravivarma Take A Bow, Fastest And Engertic First Half. Transformation Of Common Man To Super Cop Ultimate. Must Watch #Rustum
sadanand: #Rustum Proud son of legendary Dr.Raj-Starting from a lover boy to action, sentimental,character&roles of substance, Dr.Shivarajkumar has been fondly& aptly called as the Karunada Chakravarthi-He has excelled in all varieties of roles&given epic movies-Rustum will be another gem!
keshav ✨: Bigg Boss runner up acted in Rustum shivanna promised him that he will give chance in his Movie as promised shivanna gave him chance..King For A Reason
#Rustum
Goutham: #Rustum is a literal blunder. The first half just takes the Cake for the worst narration this year for an actor like #Shivanna.
No hopes for the second half.
