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Rang De - a movie that celebrates GMAT

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A friend once said the Telugu movie, Shathamanam Bhavthi, belongs to the genre of sci-fi. It happens in a parallel universe. Who would not buy a ticket and go and visit their children? Or who would behave in such a manner? (Other details too) But yes, Rang De re-emphasizes that same fact: that the movie belongs to the genre of sci-fi. It is like a watered version of Inception where the tuning top is GMAT (yes, that competitive exam) and the actors, Nithin, and a semblance of Keerty Suresh (let us call her Kitti), are " childhood friends".   Kitti is extremely affectionate, to the extent of being ridiculous. And Nithin is extremely ridiculous and is driven to the point of being affectionate in a caricaturish manner. As the story progresses, you can only wonder why is this movie all about exams and GMAT? But then, marriages itself, at times, are deals. So there is a hint of truth there. However, some of the most awe-spiring scenes are: Kitti and a gang awaiting Nithin to fight ...