Female foeticide is rapidly increasing in this subcontinent. According to a survey conducted by the Government of India, 9 million abortions of female fetuses were performed using illegal methods.
Despite strict vigilance to prevent gender disclosure in the womb, the killing of girl children in the womb is alarming. This concern is vividly depicted in the 130-minute film “Kangaroo,” especially in the second half.
The police department faces an uphill task in tracing the series of suicides occurring in Chickmagaluru’s guest house. Upright Prithvi (Adhitya) is appointed to investigate these cases. He seeks the assistance of his psychiatric doctor wife, Meghana (Ranjani Raghavan), for his investigations. It shocks Prithvi to learn that his brother also died by suicide at the same location he is investigating.
As the Kangaroo mother, with the help of a pouch, covers the baby with skin, providing warmth, food, comfort, stimulation, and protection, the film hops into the second half, where Prithvi’s investigation uncovers various clues. One of these clues is a photograph of three sisters in a frame. Prithvi starts to suspect an important person, and in the end, he discovers some startling information.
Since the suspicious and important person Prithvi finds connected is not suitable to disclose, we leave it to the audience to discover the gripping details for themselves. Behind every cause, there is a story, as this movie vividly portrays.
“Aroha Productions” presents “Kangaroo,” produced by Channakeshava, BC Narasimhamurthy, Chakrabhavi, Ramesh Bande, Swai Chakrabavi, Ravi Kilaara Mandya, and KGR Gowda. Director Kishore Megalamane delivers a gripping narrative, especially in the second half, on a timely subject. Such movies are in demand, even on OTT platforms.
It is a meaningful birthday treat from Adhitya, whose birthday is on May 4. He has chosen a film that addresses deep societal concerns. Adhitya delivers a commendable performance, his emotions are notable, and even without action sequences, he excels in his reactions when he uncovers stunning information during his investigation.
Ranjani Raghavan is the perfect choice for her intelligent portrayal, especially in the second half, deserving of awards. There is no doubt that Ranjani Raghavan is a rising star in Kannada Cinema, and her considerable potential should be recognized.
Ashwin Haasan as Ananth Raj, Kari Subbu as Gopalaiah, Shivamani, and Father Joseph provide admirable support.
Uday Leela’s cinematography captures nature, rain, lush greenery, and interiors exceptionally well. K Kalyan has penned an admirable song on the significance of motherhood, touchingly sung by the film’s music director, Sadhu Kokila. The background score by Sadhu Kokila is excellent.
We all come from our mothers. Killing female fetuses (Broona Hatye) is tantamount to killing a mother of this earth. You can gain more insight by watching the film “Kangaroo” without fail.
