Our Rating: ***

Movie: Krishna [2007]
Starring :Ganesh, Pooja Gandhi, Sharmila
Music :V. Harikrishna
Lyrics :Kaviraj, Jayanth Kaykani, K. Kalyan
Director :MD Sridhar
Producer :Ramesh Yadav
Release :2007

Krishna, Take care of your money and mood- Review

RJs and VJs are having it good these days. First Puneet played an RJ in Milana. In Krishna , Ganesh goes a step further, playing a role that fetched him bread, butter and a measure of stardom as well- a VJ , who has the entire State eating out of his hands. But Krishna has a painful past of which his landlord's daughter Pooja(Pooja) is not aware. In Beladingala Bale fashion, she declares her love towards Krishna and learns about his heart break. His love Anjali(Sharmila) ditches him in favour of a more favourable match, under compulsion of her parents.

But the two meet later in changed circumstances and Krishna helps Anjali realize her ambition of becoming a doctor. Love is rekindled in Anjali's heart while Pooja waits for Krishna , spurning several offers of marriage. Whose love triumphs finally is revealed in the climax.

Indeed, the climax is the film's strongest point. Ganesh revels, bringing a sense of déjà vu a la Mungaru Male – dialogue writer Madhu mercifully has not gone overboard with his words.

The right mix of emotion, humour and action is welcome after an overdose of senseless violence last week. Pooja turns in a pleasant, understated performance. Sharmila almost succeeds in creating the impact Laila did in the original Tamil flic, Unnai Ninaithu – incurring audience wrath and jeers in the climax. Goes on to show the care with which she is choosing projects. Camera work is soothing and the music is pleasant though with a distinct tamil flavour.

If there's anything wrong, it is the pace, which dips a bit towards interval and a bit after you enjoy the movie.