Director: T N Nagesh
Cast: Yashas, Nimika Rathnakar, Mandya Ramesh, Aruna Balaraj, Ramesh Pandit
Bored of watching movies with typical commercial intent, and seeking for a ‘reel’ change? Then, Ramadhanya is the one which is made with a clear intention to spread some message from the past whose relevance remains true for all ages. Based on the works of the great 15th century poet, philosopher, musician and composer Kanakadasa, the movie is a glimpse of his famous work Ramadhanya charitre.
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While the movie falls short on cinematic and technical aspects, the strength lies in its core script which talks about class and caste system depicted through the substory.
This one is strictly not for those who are looking out for fun and entertainment. It requires patience along with love for history and philosophy for a meaningful watch.
As the movie is based on the great Kanakadasa, the film has two different substories along with the plot running in the present era. One highlights the life of the saint and on how he ended up becoming Kanakadasa from Thimmappa, who was once a warrior.
The substory - Ramadhanya is the actual essence of this movie. Here, Kanakadasa himself presents the story around the effects of class and caste system with the fine example of paddy and ragi, the millet’s tug of war over who being the supreme among the two.
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Despite fine performances from the lead characters – Yashas, who dons multiple roles and the impressive Nimika who makes her debut, also seen in multiple roles, it is the ordinary making which spoils the fun with hardly any richness in bringing the history on the big screen.
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Most of what the movie intends to serve the audience is well documented, and there is nothing new which is another negative. However, it could be an educating picture for those who are unaware of the saint's work and his greater message to the society.
