Navagraha (film)

Navagraha is a 2008 Indian Kannada-language heist thriller film directed by Dinakar Thoogudeepa and A. V. Chinthan.

[1][2] At a summit between world crime syndicates, it is proposed to steal the Ambari, a golden ceremonial object used in religious festivals, from Mysore Palace and auction it for US$500 million.

They all initially decline to take part in the heist because the Jamboo Savari festival is approaching and the Ambari is believed to protected by the goddess Chamundeshwari, but increasing financial pressures cause them to join the team.

Jaggu's old colleague Kiran brings in Vicky, the son of the palace's chief security guard, who provides information about three tunnels, one of which can be used to access the Ambari when the object is to be worshipped during Ayudha Puja.

Jaggu's team reach the border[specify] where he deduces Bhagath's plan and takes an alternate route, killing two police officers who become suspicious.

Tony realizes that Jaggu cannot be trusted and holds Gende at gunpoint to stop the bus, resulting in a Mexican standoff between the remaining group members.

[3] R. G. Vijayasarathy of Rediff.com scored the film at 4 out of 5 stars, credited Darshan for playing a less-than-heroic character and allowing less-recognizable actors to take leading roles, and praised the performances of Keerthiraj, Prabhakar, and Lokesh.

[5] A critic from The New Indian Express felt that fans might not appreciate Darshan's departure from heroic roles, and that the film lacked a strong villain.