Pentagon review: A fine blend of five stories

Entertainment By Shashiprasad S M 05/04/2023 Read the article

Pentagon, an anthology of five different stories helmed by five director, turns out to be an eye-opener in various facets of life.

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The first story, titled Mr Goofys Cafe and directed by Chandra Mohan, is about the lighter side of a man who tries to kill himself.

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Next is the tale of a retired school teacher who loves eating “Mysore Pak”, directed by Akash Srivtasa, is about portrays how older generations are treated.

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The next segment titled Kamaturanam Na Bhayam Na Lajja (the lustful minds have no fear or shame) is directed by Raghu Shivamogga.

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The next story is about inequality and casteism form. Titled Doni Sagali Munde Hogali (Let life move ahead), it stars Ravi Shankar and Prithik Deshpande.

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Director Kiran Kumar brilliantly infuses the imbalances in a heart-wrenching plot.

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Finally, director Guru Deshpande’s Karma is a take on the mother tongue and the constant fight for its survival and its upliftment.

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Kishore Kumar is at his best with Pruthvi adding value to the short tale with a twist in the end.

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Presented through the prisms of death (crow), Pentagon is worth watching for the underlying message about life and the decent entertainment it offers.

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