The captivating title, coupled with beautiful songs, ‘Rangasamudra,’ unfolds an engaging and poignant tale centered around a grandfather and grandson in a village setting. The humble inhabitants of the village ‘Rangasmudra’ find themselves under the dominion of a landlord, with the children from every household toiling as slaves, devoid of the opportunity for education.
In this melancholic village scenario, five youths decide to escape to Bengaluru with the mission of bringing a car back to their village—a task fraught with challenges.
The Good Samaritan in the city, portrayed by Raghavendra Rajakumar, takes note of the innocent children and imparts valuable advice, underscoring the crucial importance of education. Raghavendra Rajakumar emphasizes that education is an invaluable possession that cannot be snatched away, ultimately bringing the group of children back to the village.
However, the situation takes a different turn in the village. The landlord adamantly refuses to release the children from slavery. The grandfather, played by Rangayana Raghu, an expert in playing an ancient musical instrument called Dolly, finds himself in a quixotic predicament when his grandson, portrayed by Skanda Thejas, endeavors to fulfill the dream of taking him in a car.
The poignant tale escalates to the pinnacle of destiny’s clash, evoking tears in the characters of the film.
‘Rangasamudra’ unquestionably stands as a testament to the brilliance of veteran actor Rangayana Raghu. Director Rajakumar Aski skillfully assembles various elements in his 131-minute film, with the central theme of the grandson fulfilling the promise made to his grandfather remaining the film’s focal point.
Undoubtedly, the cruel and deceitful village landlord succumbs to the unity and sentiment of the people, introducing another twist to the storyline. Instead of opting for an action scene, Director Aski brings in a reaction scene featuring top actor Sampath Raj.
The film’s melodic and touching songs, composed by MM Keervani, Vijayaprakash, Sanchit Hegde, and Kailash Kher, serve as superb assets. Noteworthy tracks include Vijayaprakash’s rendition of ‘Kailasa Bhumige Ilidu Banthu Nodiro…Untu Eno Untu’ and Oscar award-winning music director MM Keervani singing ‘Hatturina Deepaviga Aaride.’ The lyrics of the five songs, penned by Vagish, and the compositions by Desi Mohan, are of top-notch quality and stand as strong contenders for awards.
The characters of Karthik, a Kannada teacher, and Divya Gowda, an English teacher, provide a refreshing element to the film.
Skanda Thejas and the talented child actor Mahender, known for Drama Junior, deliver brilliant performances, positioning themselves as strong contenders for awards.
Producer Hoysala Konanur, a politician and social activist, has made a judicious choice in his maiden attempt by investing in ‘Rangasamudra.’
While the film has a slightly slow-paced first half, it captivates audiences with its impactful songs, cinematography, and meaningful dialogues, focusing on the themes of ‘Dharma and Adharma.’
