Movie Review - Utsahanga Ullasanga

http://www.hindu.com/2008/07/26/stories/2008072658870400.htm

This is a big comeback film for Karunakaran, we have seen him reinforce his standing as a master story teller in Toli Prema and now he recreates the magic in Utsahanga Ullasanga . The film not only lives upto it’s name and expectations but launches Sneha Ullal and Yasho Sagar who come as a whiff of fresh air to the telugu film screen.  A breezy and a fun filled romance essayed by debutants, it sometimes reminds us of Jab We Met but the crafty screenplay and the unique treatment of the story without diluting romance, packed with mischievous contrivances makes it a pleasant watch.

The film begins in a black and white background , the narration is about the deep bond that Dhanalakshmi (Sneha Ullal) and her friend Balaji share. They are separated and Dhanalakshmi finds herself falling in love with him as she grows into a beautiful girl. When her guardian Kavita tries to find a groom, she runs away to the city and stays with a friend hoping to find Balaji one day. Yashosagar bumps into her and falls in love with her. Does Dhanalakshmi reciprocate? Does Balaji return? The scenes are clichéd but the newcomers keep you entertained, they show promise, confidence  and with a little more honing, grooming  are bound to do well in the future projects.  

It’s thumbs up for Chandramohan for portraying the role of a irritant and a concerned father, Brahmanandam has you in splits for a brief while and so is Suman Shetty who doesn’t go overboard this time. Dialogues are whacky, songs are hummable, editing is fine and the frames very engaging. A sweet love story and the best thing to happen this monsoon.