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Post their last outing – 'Samrat & Co.' – an experiment which failed miserably, Rajshri are back to their principles ! To give the much needed impetus, Barjatiyas have banked on Salman – the "Prem" and the magic works !!! PRDP is a clean family entertainer with a good mix of everything one can think of – family drama & relationships, family emotions (extremes of enmity and love), romance, heartbreaks, a pinch of comedy and action, and good traditional feel music to back them all. The story is descent and borrows principles and feel of the epic - Ramayana, though it is predictable at times reminding of something similar which we may have seen in the past. One may find few loopholes and over-stretched scenes in the script, but they are tolerable when you compare with the overall impact created. Cinematography & graphics – the sets are lavish and visually appealing; moments are well captured & worth appreciating. Screenplay, editing & direction – sensibly thought and executed, could have been more crispier considering that it is a 3 hour long flick, nonetheless it is engaging and the length doesn't bother you too much. Dialogues – it is one of the highlights (a teaser – "har family me problem hai, par wo khushnaseeb hai jiski family hoti hai"). Music – HR's traditional compositions are a big plus; all songs are aptly placed and the lyrics plus music carries the mood and story forward. Performances – With Bhajrangi Bhaijaan behind and now this one, Salman's message is loud and clear – don't come to theaters for my brand, I will give you substance. Really, it is Salman as "Prem dilwale" all the way with his amazing screen presence, comedy and emotions. In fact, there are many goose-bump moments created by him. Sonam is pretty and has done fair justice. All side characters are excellent with special reference to the oldie – Anupam. To sum up, amidst overdose of commercial movies in recent times, this one stands out and touches you, though giving a 80's-90's feel.

Bottomline: "A perfect Diwali gift for traditional cine goers" Rating: 3.75/5

We see umpteen traffic breaks on b'lore roads everyday – but have you seen a U-Turn which went wrong big time ? Pawan Kumar (of 'Lucia' fame) narrates a gripping tale of Double-road flyover in his style. "U- turn" (with English subtitles) is about an ambitious intern journalist craving for excellence in her field. How the story unfolds….. ?? Naaaaaaaaaaaa – why should I have all the fun ? Take a break and see the story unfold on big screen :-) Cinematography and BGM – These are the make/break areas of any suspense flick, and they have been well taken care of to deliver chills to the audience. Performances – Pawan Kumar has hit bull's eye again in terms of casting. The protagonist (Shraddha Srinath) is impressive and so are the supporting characters (including Roger Narayan of Hollywood fame) who deliver convincingly. Screenplay, Editing & Direction – Kudos to the young director for venturing into this genre and delivering it yet again. The story & screenplay is well-crafted and engaging, especially, the 1st half keeps the suspense intact and audience guessing (similar to the movie's trailer). Editing is crisp and straightforward, without any unwanted footage annoying the viewers. Minuses: The 2nd half is a bit predictable and unraveling of an important twist may not go too well with a few. Verdict: A lesson well-conveyed through a mysterious tale – a suspense thriller not to be missed by the Bengalureans !!