Asathoma Sadgamaya

After securing a distinction in M.Tech, Raghava, who hails from a village in Mandya, aspires to go to the USA in search of a better life. But his father wants him to take up agriculture.

Raghava is in love with Sandhya, who also seeks to settle down in the US. Both Raghava and Sandhya run away from home. On the other hand, Sherlin, a Kannadiga girl brought up in Finland, comes to Mandya in search of her roots. She has a chance encounter with Raghava, and the story picks up pace when Sherlin finds the place where her mother lived and she and Raghava meet a mysterious girl, Kushi.

In the second half of the movie, the focus of the film shifts towards a government school being shut down due to the private educational institution mafia. Will Raghava solve the mystery behind Kushi's death, take on private school mafia and reconcile with his disgruntled family members? Will a patriotic Sherlin find her mother and lead a happy life?

Director Rajesh Venoor has tried his hands at a romance and family formula film by taking on the current issue of government Kannada-medium schools being shut down. He manages to keep viewers glued to the screen to some extent, but the script could have been tighter to keep the film engrossing. After making debut in March 22, Kiran Raj, in his second outing, shines in his role. Lasya Nagaraj had done well as a modern girl and Radhika Chetan impresses as an NRI girl. Baby Chitrali has done a commendable job as well. The songs, composed by Manikanth Khadri, leave a mark. The movie is worth a watch for those who enjoy romantic tales with a social message.