Hatrick Hodi Maga

"Hatrick Hodi Maga" (transl. "Hit a hat-trick son") is a 2009 Indian Kannada action crime film directed and written by P. N. Satya. The movie stars Shiva Rajkumar and Nicolette Bird, with the musical score composed by Jassie Gift.

The plot follows a well-educated man who becomes entangled in a life of crime and violence after a clash with two gangs, forcing him to adapt to survive.

Reception to the film was mixed. A critic from *The Times of India* awarded it 3 out of 5 stars, praising Shiva Rajkumar's performance and commending Jassie Gift's music and camerawork by Ravi. However, *Rediff.com* gave it a harsher review, scoring 1 out of 5 stars. The critic criticized the weak script, Nicolette Bird's limited role, and poor compositions by Jassie Gift. *The New Indian Express* noted that while Jassie Gift had succeeded in his debut film "Hudugaata," he failed to deliver in this one, calling the film ordinary with a slow pace. *Mid-Day* appreciated Shivaraj Kumar and Manju Bhargavi's performances but criticized Nicolette Bird's lack of opportunity to showcase her talent and Sadhu Kokila's irritating comedy. Lastly, *Bangalore Mirror* described the film as unremarkable, highlighting that it added little new for Shiva Rajkumar and noting the weak character development.

The film received varied feedback, with some praising individual performances and music while others criticized its storytelling, pacing, and execution.