‘Nallah Raja Koli Maja’ Movie Review: A delightful satire on food politics

Samruddhi Kundapura ‘Naale Rajaa Koli Majaa’ | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement

Nalla king Koli Maja A centuries -old rhyme is an expression that is used in Karnataka, especially by school going children. This indicates the enthusiasm of enjoying a Sunday indicate what you love – eating chicken curry in this case – spent in school after a week. Abhilash Shetty’s Sofomore film is attractive, and a fitting is extra for him Koli (Chicken) universe.

Their beginning, Coli palate (Chicken curry), set in Malnad region, revolves around an elderly couple’s adventure to find the missing cock so that they can cook a delicious curry for their grandchildren before leaving for their city. The second film is also related to the missing chicken struggle.

An 11 -year -old girl, Sneha (Samarudi Kundpura), is ready for Sunday, not only because it is a holiday, but also because she to eat chicken curry, a regular item at her home on the weekend. However, his heart sinks when he finds out that his father bought a bag of vegetables instead of chicken, which is due to Gandhi Jayanti, which is banned on the sale of meat.

The film then becomes a series of events based on the results of Sneha’s discovery, which appears against her, even all obstacles to fulfill her desire to eat her favorite dish. Abhilash’s love for satire is clear, and the film thrives on irony. Sneha exposes her father’s hypocrisy as she asks her to follow the rules and avoid eating meat, even desperate to consume alcohol on a dry day (liquor sales on October 2 in India are prohibited).

A meat merchant said how one day ban will cause him a loss of ₹ 5000, it will be called the biggest attack on their business in a day when people celebrate Gandhi’s philosophy of non -violence. “Gandhi fought for freedom, but it is a pity that I do not have the freedom to do my business,” says excited seller. Of course, illegal traders make banks on frustrated demands of consumers and make mera by selling meat at high rates. The film also sees how politicians take advantage of their opponents using the prohibition of Gandhi Jayati Day and corner their opponents.

Still from ‘Nalla Raja Koli Maja’. , Photo Credit: Special Arrangement

Due to no luck in her city, Sneha goes to her grandparents’ village, who expects to eat elusive chicken curry. His grandparents are eligible from Dadi, Mahabala Shetty and Wanaza, Koli Tal, Construction Nalla king Koli Maja A spiritual sequel to the 2022 film. The film gradually becomes a case study on the art of cooking different types of chicken (broilers and domestic) and chicken gravy. Abhilash takes his time to express these ideas, and deliberately, pacing in its favor, leisurely as it matches the light tone of the film.

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Abhilash does not completely romantic the life of the village because he depicts class division and men’s patriarchal attitude. Nalla king Koli Maja It reflects the behavior of people affected by food. For Sneha, chicken is a source of happiness. However, for her mother, it becomes a tool to protect her identity. She does not allow Sneha to eat from her friend’s house because she belongs to a Christian family who buys meat from only a few shops due to religious beliefs.

Nalla king Koli Maja Light on your feet and balances its soft humor with subtle socio-political comments. Realistic depiction of opposite nature of urban and rural backgrounds adds to the appeal, while Samardi Kundpura’s performance is the film’s Beating Heart.

Nalla Raja Koli Maja is currently running in theaters