I saw the movie before anyone anyone even gave me a hint of what it was .. I enjoyed it thoroughly.
The previous reviewer has already said most of what I want to say, so I will restrict to mentioning other aspects of the movie.
The best movie I have seen in kannada in many years.
The movie scores a perfect in direction, screenplay, music, picturization, pace, story...
The movie includes songs in several forms, bhangra, old kannada remix (by the same duo who did it the first time .. aka Vishnu and Dwarakish), classical (by Jesudas), a telugu song (now this comes as a surprise! but yet .. it fits in very well)
The story moves silently, with the interspersed scenes, even when a song is being performed. The same scene would be displayed as seen by different characters, adding the required emphasis.
Several good actors had to underplay themselves. That would be a minor week point. But overall, the movie leaves a lasting impression on every viewer.
I had only one feeling while leaving the theater. Kannada cinema needs more such movies to revive the industry.
Great job !!