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Thursday, April 25, 2024
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KANNADA JOTHEGARA
EDITOR'S PICK
Rating:**
"Jothegaara" starts off well with an interesting narration, but as the
film proceeds it ends up just like any other commercial potboiler without any
freshness in its content.
The director has tried to change the image of Prem, who has so far specialised
in romantic roles. But he fails in his endeavour as the story doesn`t have the
necessary ingredients to make an impact. The director has added too many
elements and twists in the story, leaving the audience confused.
One thing that goes in favour of "Jothegaara" is that both Prem and
Ramya have good on-screen chemistry and look extremely convincing in their
respective roles. Sujith Shetty`s music is another highlight with many soothing
songs.
But unfortunately, the negative points overrun the positive elements of the
film.
The narration, barring the first 10-15 minutes, is painfully slow. Though the
second half has some twists, it fails to grab your attention.
The film moves in different directions in the first and second half. The editing
is also not perfect.
The director goes haywire by including many flashback sequences, which are very
confusing. The second half really tests your patience and the so-called comedy
scenes by Sadhu Kokila and Doddanna can get a little irritating.
In the story, Vishwas and Priya start off quarrelling with each other but they
become close and decide to get married. One hitch is that Priya`s father, a
police officer, has to give the nod to this alliance. Priya`s father is a terror
to many gangs operating in the city and many of the underworld dons are baying
for his blood.
Priya`s father tries to dissuade her from meeting Vishwas, but the daughter is
defiant. The police officer tries to convince Vishwas, but the latter insults
him.
Later it is revealed that Priya`s father had promised that his daughter would
marry his sister`s son.
Vishwas is then taken to the sister`s house and he wins over all the members in
the family. Finally Vishwas marries Priya with the acceptance of elders.
Prem looks convincing in his role. Ramya looks glamorous in the song sequences
but there is little scope for her to showcase her acting skills.
Veteran actor Ashish Vidyarthi comes out with a good performance as a police
officer. Lakshmi impresses in her brief role. Rajendra Karanth and Petrol
Prasanna look menacing in their negative roles.
Sujith Shetty comes out with some good tunes in the film. The title track and
"Reshime Seere" have been well choreographed too.
"Jothegaara" is worth just a one-time watch.
