Gvana Yajna

Four orphans end up growing under the care of four different guardians in Mangaluru. They may belong to different religions or castes, but they grow up being good friends. What happens when they grow up?

Some films have the idea right when they begin. A lot is often lost when implementing that into visuals for a full-fledged narrative on screen. Gvana Yajna is one such that begins on a very promising note, but the story fizzles out as the film takes shape and it ends up seeming like a long unending serial on the big screen.

This film deals with the lives of four friends who grow up in the households of four different entities. Together they are like the different elements of earth. But given how each of these individuals has his own priorities and principles in life, they end up going their separate ways. Do each of them find the life that they want to lead?

The film ends up leaving a lot lacking when it comes to the story and tying up loose ends. There are way too many characters and sub-plots where none end up being justified fully. The director begins on an interesting note, but the story ends up being way too long for one to endure by the end of the film.

Gvana Yajna has sincerity and its heart firmly in place, but the story unfortunately doesn't have as firm a foundation for the viewer to sit through till the end. Give it a shot if you are still up for a film about friendship that stands tall over all odds.