<p>Passion and clarity are mutually exclusive terms which leave no room for a solution. But if they do come together, the broth concocted is heady and lingers inside the heart. <br /><br />Nagashekar’s mature handling of an ordinary love story and social drama and his pains to get the details and ambience right (slip ups like the filled beer glass and a barricaded Vidhana Soudha notwithstanding) all ensure that the fan – of the reigning star, of the heartthrob or of good ole entertaining cinema – is not shortchanged. <br /><br />Perhaps those in the throes of first love may not agree with the story’s eventual ending, but that’s life. Spinning a creditworthy yarn out of a real incident Nagashekar ensures there is little to bore the romantics. The chemistry between Ramya and Kitti works well and holds a lot more promise. Special mention is due to Manjunath Sanjeev, whose words highlight the economy in emotions which makes Sanju Weds Geetha a much wanted relish. Jassie Gift and Satya Hegde conjure up magic; the latter’s frames speak of a parallel romance! <br /><br />So, what can go wrong? An ‘unusually’ quiet Ramya, a beautifully underplaying Kitti and a song by the prison inmates which may seem unnecessary - all these threaten to blow away the mood created by a fine screenplay, clear direction, strong dialogue and splendid performances. Suhasini leads the supporting cast which holds its own despite the threat of extinction. <br /><br />Nagashekar has come some way further from a slightly amateurish Aramane. Ramya and Gift have moved away from their ‘images’ while Kitti lends solid support. Satya, Nagendra Prasad and Kaviraj all pitch in for a seamless transition from cute love story to hard hitting drama. Perhaps, it is time for the audience to shake off the cobwebs of cynicism and lethargy and appreciate a simple, wholesome fare.<br /></p>
<p>Passion and clarity are mutually exclusive terms which leave no room for a solution. But if they do come together, the broth concocted is heady and lingers inside the heart. <br /><br />Nagashekar’s mature handling of an ordinary love story and social drama and his pains to get the details and ambience right (slip ups like the filled beer glass and a barricaded Vidhana Soudha notwithstanding) all ensure that the fan – of the reigning star, of the heartthrob or of good ole entertaining cinema – is not shortchanged. <br /><br />Perhaps those in the throes of first love may not agree with the story’s eventual ending, but that’s life. Spinning a creditworthy yarn out of a real incident Nagashekar ensures there is little to bore the romantics. The chemistry between Ramya and Kitti works well and holds a lot more promise. Special mention is due to Manjunath Sanjeev, whose words highlight the economy in emotions which makes Sanju Weds Geetha a much wanted relish. Jassie Gift and Satya Hegde conjure up magic; the latter’s frames speak of a parallel romance! <br /><br />So, what can go wrong? An ‘unusually’ quiet Ramya, a beautifully underplaying Kitti and a song by the prison inmates which may seem unnecessary - all these threaten to blow away the mood created by a fine screenplay, clear direction, strong dialogue and splendid performances. Suhasini leads the supporting cast which holds its own despite the threat of extinction. <br /><br />Nagashekar has come some way further from a slightly amateurish Aramane. Ramya and Gift have moved away from their ‘images’ while Kitti lends solid support. Satya, Nagendra Prasad and Kaviraj all pitch in for a seamless transition from cute love story to hard hitting drama. Perhaps, it is time for the audience to shake off the cobwebs of cynicism and lethargy and appreciate a simple, wholesome fare.<br /></p>
