Mangalavara Rajaadina

Plot: Kumara is a barber, who works with his father and runs a shop. Their lower middle-class existence is filled with loans and ideals. But Kumara has a lofty dream - to style Kichcha Sudeep's hair.

Review: Mangalavara Rajaadina created some buzz with its promotional video material that seemed like a quirky storyline. The film promised something different from the usual masala-laden fare. Does it live up to that? Well, almost! If the film was a tad better it could have been an absolute winner.

The film begins with the introduction of Kumara, a die-hard Kichcha Sudeep fan, who narrates his life story and ambition to his idol to Martin, a middle man who promises to take him to meet the actor. The film also has a simultaneous track involving the relationship between a father and son running parallely.

What clicks for the film is the bond between Kumara and his dad. While this might find takers, the film also meanders a lot and seems a tad too long, even though it is well under two hours in length.

The film has a talented bunch of actors who play their part well. Chandan Achar and Gopalkrishna Deshpande lead the cast ably. What falters is the storyline that seems a little over-the-top at times. The filmmaker could exercised restraint for better impact, especially during the climax.

Mangalavara Rajaadina is a bittersweet tale that begins on a fabulous note. The story might not reach its full potential, but it still might make a good one-time watch.