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Sunday, May 5, 2024
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KANNADA OLAVE VISMAYA
EDITOR'S PICK
Rating: ** and 1/2
T.N. Nagesh`s debutant venture Olave Vismaya, has an engaging story smartly
narrated on the screen. Despite some serious lapses and an unconvincing climax,
the film is watchable on the whole.
Olave Vismaya is a well-shot love story with melodious music adding to the
picturesque frames. If only the director had given a second thought about the
climax, which is unbelievably weak, the movie would have been a lot more
convincing. It`s hard for the audience to digest the fact that two people
sharing an intense bond could fail to recognise each other`s voice on the
telephone.
Nagesh has worked as an associate and co-director to many established directors
of the Kannada film industry. He had a good story, but he failed on the
treatment front. However, Guru Prashanth`s camera and Veera Samarth`s music are
some of the high points of the movie.
The story revolves around the travails of a happy-go-lucky youngster Manu
falling for Priya. Just when their love story starts blooming, in a fatal
accident Manu loses his leg and Priya loses her eyesight. After a series of ups
and downs, the couple unites in the end.
Dharma Keerthiraj, who makes his debut as a solo hero in this film shows a lot
of promise. His Ranbir Kapoor looks will surely appeal to the female audiences.
However, Prathibha Rani still has a long way to go. Anant Nag, once again steals
the show with his wonderful performance. Spoorthi has a brief role in which she
comes out in flying colours.
The song Koncha Reshime Koncha Hunnime is a visual treat and has everything
going for it to make it a chart buster.
All in all, Olave Vismaya could have been a pleasant watch, but only for its
week and unconvincing climax it remains a watchable film.
