This film celebrates 50 years of Dwarakish Chitra and also is the 100th film for Gurukiran as a music composer. The film has a multi-star cast featuring seasoned actors from Sandalwood.
The film opens with a train fight scene in which Shivanna is introduced to the audience. In the melee, one of the bogies burns up killing some people. Three years after the incident, he disguises and gets a job as a caretaker for a joint family household. One day he absconds by kidnapping one of the members of the family. The reason behind his act and the events that follow, forms the rest of the plot.
The film has many similarities to director P Vasu's previous films. You can especially relate some of the events in it to the 2004 blockbuster Apthamitra. It has a hint of mystery to it, that is seen in few of the scenes. An old and unnatural charm is deeply rooted in the film which plays a big part in enthusing the viewer.
However there are plot holes, unnecessary scenes and song sequences which may test the viewer's patience to some extent. The direction doesn't match up to the current trend with the attention to detail missing at some places. The length of the movie also could have been shorter.
Shivanna has performed his part excellently. Anant Nag has done justice to his role as usual. Rachita Ram has acted impressively in a challenging role. Although her make-up could have been more authentic. Rangayana Raghu will have you in splits with his funny one-liners. The cinematography is good and the music of the film works out quite well.
All in all, this movie has its fair share of positives and negatives. Although the direction feels clichéd, the film won't disappoint you for a one time watch. If you're a fan of old school films with a dash of mystery, then you will definitely enjoy this one!
