The whole film is based on the above observations of the director. Madhu (Madhubala) from an orthodox family falls in love with No.10 (Yogesh). She is at the tender age of 17 years. She does not study whereabouts of No.10. After falling in love and walking away with him she realizes that she has done a great mistake in life. After coming out from home she is absolutely unhappy. Kept in the hospital for the time being that is surrounded by seriously ill people. She feels very sorry for falling in love.
Why No.10 does like that? That is because he goes against to the advice of his boss Rangayana Raghu. Love is not the factor for people in nefarious activities – advice does not reach him. No.10 does not care. He comes to Bangalore from Mysore looking for job. Out of desperation he takes up a killing of a boy in the college. Further trouble in the life of No.10 develops.
No.10 decides to leave Madhu to her father place and say good bye to love. That is not an easy task. No.10 and three friends are now in the eyes of Police and underworld don of Bangalore Ravi Kaale.
No.10 and his three friends are killed in the shootout and Madhu goes back to her house.
The film is lengthy and scenes are lengthier. In his second film director Chandrasekhar Srivatsav is good in some places. He consumes lot of time to say what his seniors have told from mid 90’s in Kannada cinema.
This film major drawback is the length. There are of course some delectable scenes and shots from the director. That is not enough to keep the interest of the audience going.
Those who are in underworld touch have no fruitful life. Underworld activity personalities should not fall in love – has become an obsolete theme for the Kannada audiences. They are fed up of watch same subjects. In this ‘KTN’ director Chandrasekhar Srivatsav consumes time and drags the scenes.
In the first half of the film a few killings and love blossoming with a few songs and second half is killing field added with sad end with lack of novelty in presentation.
The film in the cinematography, acting and music is a winner. The composed style of narration and songs quite often lifts the film but lack of good comedy in the film is once again strong pain in this two and half hour cinema.
Like almost all the senior colleagues this director Chandrasekhar Srivatsav concludes the same end for underworld boy falling in love. The thought of beyond that is the need of the hour. Making the life cozier and easier for underworld boys with different approach is what is expected.
In case it is love element for the underworld connected is it not possible to give a sophisticated and smooth touch?
Kannada filmdom has got a new heroine in Madhubala. She has left a strong note that she has come here to stay. In the debut film the dialogues coming to her help and maturity and variety in the role gives her a good standing in the days to come. She looks very sweet and just blossomed flower on screen.
For Yogesh collecting tears in the second half is not expected by his fans. Yogesh is a popular hero today and the scale of his roles and image building should happen for a long stay. He is made under dog. In this 21st century of cinema the hero upgrade from previous film is very important. This is not happened for Yogesh.
Rangayana Raghu from the comedy dose in his role has diverted to a serious role. That is once again a minus point of the film. Shanker Ashwath reminds his father Dr KS Ashwath at some places. His cool and composed performance is admirable. Ravi Kaale dubbing Kannada is difficult to hear. Veteran director Tiptur Raghu son Naveen is impressive in his debut.
Two major draws of this film are cinematography and music. Cameraman Cine Tech Soori at half a dozen places steals the hearts from his positioning of the camera. The low angle and top angle of Soori reminds in the memory.
AM Neel has given his best in ‘KTN’ – the song sung by Yogesh Khali Rodu…Onti Girlu…is for fans, Priti Andre Sullu Priti Andre Mullu, Preethi Eke Bhumi Melide, a song with numerical are impressive songs.
The editor is not quite impressive in this film. Had the editing department worked with high standards the film could have been sharp and quick.
Last but not the Least – Underworld Dons reform and then start falling in love. Falling in love look at your status!
Rating – 2.5/5
Cast – Yogesh, Madhubala, Rangayana Raghu, Shanker Ashwath, Naveen, Ravi Kaale, Raju Thalikote, Jayasimha Musuri, Nagaraj Murthy, Premalatha, Bhasker Pandavapura and others.
Cinematography – Cine Tech Soori.
Music – AM Neel.
Story, Screenplay, Dialogues, Direction – Chandrasekhar Srivatsav.
Producer – Maruthi Jadiyar.
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