 Coming out from the routine commercial films nappy Narayan has given a moronic tale that holds the mirror to the unscrupulous activities in the society. The series of tragic tales he unfolds is laborious to watch. It is a start to finish pathetic cinema.
Veeru (Pankaj) hailing from a downtrodden family is interested in studies. His father dies without clearing the debts of the village chieftain Mullayya (Prakash Heggodu). Mullayya does not allow the body to lift for cremation till his debts are cleared. In lieu of his loans he takes away Veeru to work as slave in the house till his father's loan is cleared. This tragedy for Veeru's mother Paru (Umasri) dips in misery. She works day and night with two more kinds to clear the loan of Mullayya so that her son Veeru is left free for education. On the other hand Veeru is given all sorts of nasty jobs in the house of Mullayya. He makes various appeals to go to school that go in vain. The work in the cow shed and clearing the excreta of a bedridden person in the house Mullayya never kills the hopes of Veeru. When he makes fervent appeal to his fellow bonded labourers they all escape and with the help of their parents reach the police station for justice. The police behave atrociously at this stage. All the young kids are beaten black and blue while the women who had come to police station to file charges on Mullayya are raped. Struck with series of dismay Veeru with lot of wounds back from police station he takes courage picks up the loaf of wood and beats Mullayya. This time the honest cop enters the scene and Veeru finally achieves his fond issue in life 'Education'.
In his maiden appearance Master Pankaj has lived up to the expectations. He does much of talking from his eyes. He looks innocent on screen and that is an additional value addition. Umasri is at her best once again. The new find Mullayya - Prakash Heggodu has given a punching performance. He has got good opportunity in store.
Two of the three songs O Gulabiiye….., and Hettavala Kanneeru…., are aptly adjusted to the circumstances. Das has handled the camera with light and shades to fit to the circumstances.
Holding the mirror to the corrupt system tests your patience.
Verdict - 5/10
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