Pros:
1) Music and Background score - Arjun Janya's finest work (in BGM department) till date
2) Cinematography- extremely beautiful visuals
3) Performance-
Rachana Inder will win awards for sure.
I realised that Gopalakrishna Deshpande was under-utilised in Garuda Gamana after watching his performance here. He is too good.
Praveen doesn't seem like a debutant. He fits the role perfectly.
Every other character does justice to their character.
4) Story, Screenplay and dialogues
A very unusual story compared to the routine commercial ones that we have been watching. Climax and it's follow up Are the best in recent times.
Screenplay is the highlight, especially in the second half, where thriller element kicks in. No dull moments at all.
There is no scope for dialogues, as there are many scenes without a single line, yet beautifully conveyed through music and emotions. Wherever there are dialogues, they are well-written.
Technically a great cinema.
Cons:
First half is a bit slow - They have taken time to build characters and then narrate the actual story. In the process, first half might feel a bit slow. But it gathers pace towards interval and there's no looking back from there.
Overall:
After mediocre outing in Mungaaru Male 2 and Thaayige Thakka Maga, director Shashank is back with a bang. Romantic thriller was an unexplored genre for him, but he has nailed it in the second half.
Lots of twists and turns in the second half will keep you at the edge of the seat. Climax is mind blowing.
Watch it for its most genuine effort and brilliant execution. This is easily one of the best cinemas in the recent past. Must watch in theatres, as it gives you that experience.