Like all newcomers, the director of ‘Klantha,’ Vaibhav Prashanth, delivered an exhilarating second half that held the audience’s attention, keeping them guessing. The majority of the shots in the dense forests of Subramanya and Kuduremukh locations provide mesmerizing moments as a gang of unscrupulous individuals encounters the lovers.
The weekend with the lover becomes a tough task, and the tired feeling is evident in all the characters within the dense forest. Debutant Vignesh delivers a striking performance, cinematography is skillfully handled by Mohan Lokanath, and Chandrakanth’s music adds to the appeal in the background.
The title, starting with the letter ‘K,’ ‘Klantha,’ and the prominence of Koragajja in the film, reflecting Tulu Nadu culture, further enhances the film’s credibility. Particularly after ‘Kanthara,’ the ‘Koragajja and Daivagna’ factors have been skillfully incorporated into the screenplay of a few Kannada films.
In this 107-minute film, ‘Klantha,’ the two protagonists, Karan (Vignesh) and Inchara (Sangeetha Bhat), embark on a long drive, misleading their family members. The tough and muscular Karan takes his fiancée Inchara to an unknown spot, a deep forest, where they encounter strange individuals engaged in nefarious activities. The clash between the lovers and the unscrupulous individuals in the forest dominates the second half.
The second half of ‘Klantha’ intriguingly narrates how Inchara and Karan confront the villains in their life and how they recover from the disturbance.
As an action hero, Vignesh shines brilliantly, and Sangeetha Bhat provides admirable support. The film’s villain is particularly striking, with fine support from veterans Shobharaj, Veena Sunder, and Sangeetha.
Two melodious songs from Chandrakanth, along with cinematography capturing many glorious moments in unknown forest locations, contribute to the film’s appeal.
It is a promising start for the newcomer director Vaibhav Prashanth, and the second half is definitely worth watching.
