Release Date - 01/21/2011
Language - Kannada
Genre - Romance
Synopsis
The story revolves around the love between Sreeki of Karnataka and Preethi from Assam who meet during a National Dance Competition held at Coimbatore.
Sreeki who is a serial lover undergoes a transformation thanks to Preethi. He promises Preethi that he will visit Raniganj to meet her mother and convince her to get them married. But he loses his credit cards, purse and mobile.
While crossing the states and its interiors he comes... Read more
Story :
The story revolves around the love between Sreeki of Karnataka and Preethi from Assam who meet during a National Dance Competition held at Coimbatore.
Sreeki who is a serial lover undergoes a transformation thanks to Preethi. He promises Preethi that he will visit Raniganj to meet her mother and convince her to get them married. But he loses his credit cards, purse and mobile.
While crossing the states and its interiors he comes across many who make him realise the true value of love. But does he get to Raniganj without any money? Will her mother agree to their wedding?
Movie Review :
Olave Mandara directed by debutant director Jayathirtha is certainly one of the best Kannada films to hit the screen in the recent months.
Jayathirtha delivers a touching film which is not only engrossing but also upholds the value of pure love and human spirit. The film has a fresh concept neatly told using contemporary technical inputs. There is no dull moment after the initial fifteen minutes.
Plot
The story revolves around the love between Sreeki of Karnataka and Preethi from Assam who meet during a National Dance Competition held at Coimbatore.
Sreeki who is a serial lover undergoes a transformation thanks to Preethi. He promises Preethi that he will visit Raniganj to meet her mother and convince her to get them married. But he loses his credit cards, purse and mobile.
While crossing the states and its interiors he comes across many who make him realise the true value of love. But does he get to Raniganj without any money? Will her mother agree to their wedding?
Performance
New comer Srikanth shows signs of becoming a good actor. He breathes life both as a dancer and in the action sequences of the film. He shines well in the emotional sequences too. Akanksha is a treat to watch. Rangayana Raghu and Veena Sundar have put in their best too.
This film is far from reality. Expression of love in any magnitude is OK but showing the hero running all the way from Bangalore to Assam covering thousands of kilometers is totally unrealistic.
Cameraman Ravi Kumar has done exceptional work in capturing the beautiful visuals of the nine states where the film was shot. Music is top class and Deva should be complimented for a fine background score and melodious music compositions.
Olave Mandara is the most refreshing Kannada movie released in the last few months.