Shock (2010 film) explained

Shock is a 2010 Indian Kannada-language psychological thriller film^[1] directed by H. S. Rajasekar. A remake of Kaun? (1999), the film stars Ramesh Aravind, Suma Guha and Neenasam Ashwath. The film was a box office failure.^[2]

Cast

• Ramesh Aravind
• Suma Guha
• Neenasam Ashwath

Soundtrack

The film features no songs and a background score by M S Maruthi.^[3]

Reception

A critic from The Times of India wrote that "`Shock keeps everyone on the edge of their seats with an excellent script and brilliant narration from beginning to end".<sup>[4]</sup> A critic from Deccan Herald wrote that "Shock doesn’t shock but entertains serious film buffs".<sup>[5]</sup> A critic from Nowrunning wrote that "This remake of "Kaun" drags and a tedious watch".<sup>[6]</sup> A critic from Indiaglitz wrote that "Expressive eyes of actress Suma Guha, her ability to frighten and Ramesh Aravind's presence in this `Shock' lend some relief from regular pattern of films to the audience".^[3]

Notes and References

1. Web site: 'Simple things matter most'. Deccan Herald. 15 September 2010. NCG. 25 March 2023. 25 March 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230325031632/https://www.deccanherald.com/content/96733/simple-things-matter-most.html. live.
2. Web site: Hits and misses of 2010. 6 January 2011. Indiaglitz. 25 March 2023. 25 March 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230325055703/https://www.indiaglitz.com/hits-and-misses-of-2010--news-62886. live.
3. Web site: Shock Review. Indiaglitz. 6 November 2010. 25 March 2023. 25 March 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230325055644/https://www.indiaglitz.com/shock-review-kannada-movie-12613. live.
4. Web site: SHOCK MOVIE REVIEW. 4 November 2010. The Times of India. 25 March 2023. 25 March 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230325030126/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movie-reviews/shock/movie-review/6883852.cms. live.
5. Web site: Shock Kannada (A). B. S.. Srivani. 4 November 2010. Deccan Herald. 25 March 2023. 25 March 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230325034635/https://www.deccanherald.com/content/110484/shock-kannada-a.html. live.
6. Web site: Shock Review. 7 November 2010. V. S.. Rajapur. Nowrunning. 25 March 2023. 25 March 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230325030129/https://www.nowrunning.com/movie/8001/kannada/shock/2802/review.htm. live.