Title – LOVE SEASONS, Banner – NR Studios, Producer – Manjunath NR (Nileri), Direction – Kruthwik, Cinematography – Avinash Shastri, Music – Veera Samarth, Cast – Mukunda Ramaswamy, Diya Keerthi, Chandana Gowda, Shwetha Koglur, Mandya Ramesh, Rajesh Nataranga, Sangeetha Anil, Jayathritha, Chetan Durga, Kiladi Sadananda, Huli Karthi, Baby Ritu Singh, and others.
Debutant director Kruthwik, along with first-time producer NR Manjunath, has given his best in this love story filled with emotions. It is a bit lengthy in its screenplay, yet the director’s skill is abundantly evident in the film, with equally good technicians and artists supporting ‘Love Seasons’ (Amara Madhura Prema).
The trump card of this film is its screenplay, spread across 145 minutes. Director Kruthwik holds the audience’s breath and slowly releases it in the second half. His approach to narration is rather unique before he settles into the second half to explain ‘Love Seasons’, which revolves around three girls and one hero. The different layers that the director touches upon give a sense of freshness. With some more effort in avoiding unnecessary situations, this could have been a fine competitor at the box office. The filmmaking angle in ‘Love Seasons’ is an extra load, and without it, it would have been possible to carry the film forward.
Ram (Mukunda Ramaswamy) is a Good Samaritan who has a past at the ‘Aasare’ orphanage. He falls in love with a cute girl during his teenage years but narrowly misses expressing his feelings. Ram is later given the right status in the Christian family of Sangeetha Anil and Rajesh Nataranga. The only daughter in the family, Mary, is attracted to Ram’s principles in life. Eventually, they marry and lead a happy life. The first hiccup for Ram is Mary’s possessiveness. This leads to Mary committing suicide. The first major blow brings unbearable pain to the family.
In the dreams of Ram and his father-in-law, Mary suggests that Ram should marry again. Ram once again shows his obedience and agrees to marry a prostitute. This good decision by Ram is appreciated by his family, but prior to this, his approach towards the opportunist Rasika is once again a blow to him. Later, he settles down with the prostitute Pavitra for a better life.
How the seasonal phases of love teach Ram the lessons of life is explained through a reverse screenplay. There is suspense surrounding Ram when he finishes his flashback with a lady covering her face. What is the mystery? You have to watch it on the screen.
Mukunda Ramaswamy, in his debut film, has picked a very intelligent, screenplay-driven project. He has showcased his ability through emotional scenes, good deeds, romantic moments, and his liveliness throughout the film is appreciable.
The characters of Mary, Pavitra, and Rasika are well designed by the director. It is the characters of Mary and Pavitra that gather good attention. Mandya Ramesh, Rajesh Nataranga, and Sangeetha Anil have given apt performances in their respective roles.
The music by Veera Samarth is another strong point of the film. With his experience, Veera Samarth has cautiously adjusted the tunes to suit ‘Love Seasons’. Madhura Aradhane Maleyago Modale Kode Hididu Baruve…, shot on Ram and Mary, Ondalla Ondu Ritili Bandu Madodu Paata Jeevana…, Bannada Badukidu Elu Beelu Guruthina Cheeti…, Neenondu Preethiya Yaana…, and Ella Siguvaaga… are lovely numbers from Veera Samarth.
The cinematography beautifully captures the changing seasons and succeeds in attracting the audience’s attention. There are a few good dialogues to remember from ‘Love Seasons’ – “Runa, Vidi Kaiyalli Iro Udugore” and “Avalomme Mindeddu Hodalu Alegalu Chadapadisutthide” are worth remembering.
From a debut team, ‘Love Seasons’ is a pleasant film to watch.
