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EDITOR'S PICK
`Krishnan Love Story` provides aesthetic entertainment (IANS Film Review)
Rating: ***1/2
Shashank has done it again. After "Moggina Manasu" that bagged five
Filmfare Awards, the director has come out with another probable winner in
"Krishnan Love Story".
In fact, "Krishnan Love Story" is much better than both his previous
films, which were much appreciated for the sensitive narration and the
convincing screenplay.
It was a much-awaited film and Shashank`s work has matched the expectations the
movie`s promos had set.
"Krishnan Love Story" is certainly a fantastic effort and Shashank has
proved again that he can be relied upon for making something unusual. Though the
story per se is not unusual, but Shashank has been able to hold the audience
spellbound with his superb narration.
Shashank deserves a pat for making his story look believable. The towering
performance by the artists leave you with a sense of bewilderment and the
technical work is stunning. The art direction and the editing deserve praise
too.
The first half is nothing exceptional, but the movie`s second half is
interesting. Though the film has too many twists in the latter half, director
Shashank has not compromised on quality. The film moves at a much faster pace.
The story revolves around a middle-class guy, Krishna, who falls in love with
practical-minded lower middle-class girl Geetha. Geetha refuses Krishna`s
overtures though she is much attached to him. Krishna gets a shock when he
learns that Geetha has eloped with his rival.
In a twist to the story, Geetha`s fiance gets killed in a road accident while
they are on the way to the temple for their wedding. An injured Geetha returns
to her house to find that Krishna is still in love with her. Krishna convinces
her that his love is true, but the climax is not the happy ending one would
expect.
Shashank has extracted the best from all the actors. Ajay and Radhika Pandit
have delivered one of their best performances of their careers. Radhika will
definitely be in contention for another award this time.
Ajay too has improved by leaps and bounds from his previous films. His body
language, voice modulation, expressions are just perfect for Krishna`s role. All
the other artists have done exceptionally well.
The technical work in the film is top class. Chandru`s camera work is magical.
The tight frames and the mood lighting have added to the film. Sridhar`s music
complements the narrative.
The songs "Santheyalli", "Neenaadadha Maathu" and "Mosa
Maadalendhu Bandheya" are well written, shot and choreographed.
"Krishnan Love Story" is a film not be missed by movie-goers looking
for aesthetic entertainment. And Shashank has moved several steps ahead as a
director.