The Southern Charm….Thoda hatke

This is not about the delicious dosas, idlis, sambhar and other delicious southern delicacies. But then it is not even about Southern Silk…those great sarees, patterns, and colours. To clear the issue further, this isn’t even about Southern tourism…though I love those beaches, backwaters, canoes etc, . And don’t even think that I am writing about culture, temples and the way of life in South India. Then, what charm am I talking about----- Southern movie stars….well you are closer to the mark but have still not hit the bull’s eye. This is about the Charm of Dubbed Southern Movies. You have to see them to believe them. To name a few – Indra – the tiger, Dharmatma, Naya Don, The Iron Man etc. These movies are priceless.

To give you a little history of my association with these movies – Bhai went to Bangalore around 5 years back(and stayed there for 4 years), and on his first trip hope he brought this new hobby – watching southern movies dubbed in hindi. Infact together with his colleagues they have found CMAC – An Association of people who admire such movies. He would watch them and enjoy (God only knows why). And after a while even I started recognizing the heroes like Junior NTR, Vikram, Surya, Dhanush etc.,I am not talking about legends like Rajnikanth , Kamal Hassan etc., this is about newer breed of heroes serving the age old wine. The plots are very predictable – “A Hero is a Hero”, no matter how thin he is – he will kill all the goons without getting hurt. If he stamps his foot hard …there would be an earthquake at the villain’s den(doosra Sabu), he would wear real tapori clothes and mouth out of world dialogues (And still manage to impress the heroine). Add 2-3 heroines fighting over him and a villain about to ruin the village/city/ state/country – you have the main ingredient ready. Now, add some spices like an unknown past, Robin hood tendencies in the hero, a sidekick ( a comedian who is a friend of the hero) and some songs. To serve the movie – Some actors from hindi movies, some special dances, and awesome fights (which are always in favour of the hero) and you have the movie ready. They are typical entertainers closer to ‘Dabanng’ kinda cinema.

Uff... don’t start making faces , these movies actually grow on you. When you watch them initially – the first few movies – you would hate them and call me names but slowly and steadily you would appreciate them (especially if you have a brother like mine - you have no choice). I have learnt to like them and now am quiet an expert on them. Lately, I have been included in the CMAC as the first outside member. Leave your sensibilities, logic, and reasoning aside when you watch them else would not be able to acknowledge them to their fullest. They make you believe anything – and I mean anything is possible; the hero would win in the end. And to top it all anyone can be a hero. Watch these movies with heart and laugh a lot , they are good for health. Tip – Look for Set Max and Star Gold for them , though sometimes even Filmy shows great movies.

These movies have a certain unique charm  – watch them else you would never understand what I mean.