Prithvi - Movie Review/Puneeth Rajkumar, Parvathi Menon, Srinivasamurthy, Satyapriya, Ramesh Bhat, Padmaja Rao, Avinash, Shivaji Rao Jadhav

The much-awaited Puneeth Rajkumar's Prithvi narrates the dusty realities of Bellary's mining industry. Even with its unavoidable statutory five songs, three fights, and one father-son sentiment scene, Prithvi is refreshingly different.

IAS officer Prithvi (Puneeth Rajkumar) is on a mission to eradicate corruption in Bellary district along with its dust. He hails from an ordinary family and follows the guidelines of his father in giving good administration. Meanwhile, Prithvi locks horns with some filthy rich mining lords who do not like what he does. When the powerful MP and Home Minister come in his way, Prithvi is not ready to bow to any corruption. Since this is a realistic film, there are digs taken at the current day political and social scenario in the state. How he destroys the antisocial elements and solves these issues form the rest of the story!

Puneeth plays the role of a strict IAS officer with ease. It's a pleasure watching him in the role of a young, idealistic government servant. As Prithvi's partner, Parvathi has very limited scenes, yet she fits the bill perfectly. John Kokkin plays a prominent role in the film with ease. Director Jacob Verghese's gripping screenplay and Manikanth Khadri's pleasant music make the story more interesting.