Rating:
3.5/5
Star
Cast:
Kishore,
Prakash
Belawadi,
Yagna
Shetty
Director:
Karan
Ananth,
Chandrajith,
Rahul
PK
Katha
Sangama,
an
anthology
of
seven
short
films,
arrived
in
theatres
recently,
giving
cinemagoers
a
reason
to
rejoice.
The
movie,
touted
to
be
a
tribute
to
the
legendary
Puttanna
Kanagal,
has
piqued
the
curiosity
big
time
and
this
makes
it
an
important
release
for
all
concerned.
So,
did
it
live
up
to
expectations
and
do
justice
to
the
ace
filmmaker's
legacy?
Read
the
Katha
Sangama
review
to
find
out.
Plot
The
film
features
seven
simple
yet
touching
stories,
which
are
fairly
different
from
each
other.
However,
the
emotions
associated
with
them
have
a
universal
appeal.
While
some
give
fans
food
for
thought,
the
others
are
heartwarming.
Screenplay
Each
story
has
a
different
style
and
this
makes
Katha
Sangama
a
unique
experience
for
viewers.
The
first
'chapter'
Rainbowland
clicks
because
of
the
father
daughter
bond
and
its
effective
its
effective
presentation.
It
also
carries
a
strong
message
for
all
concerned.
Sathya
Katha
Prasanga
too
makes
a
strong
impact,
and
this
likely
to
connect
with
the
older
generation.
Girgitle
is
a
surprising
attempt
at
storytelling
and
bears
testimony
to
the
director's
creative
abilities.
The
other
stories
too
have
their
high
points
and
click
to
some
extent.
However,
as
they
are
not
too
long,the
audience
might
not
be
able
to
process
the
finer
details.
Performances
Katha
Sangama
features
several
top-notch
performers
and
this
works
in
its
favour.
Actors
such
as
Kishore,
Prakash
Belawadi
and
Raj
B
Shetty
do
justice
to
their
parts,
proving
their
mettle.
However,
given
the
storytelling
format,
some
characters
lack
depth,
which
might
not
go
down
too
well
with
a
section
of
the
audience.
Technical
Aspects
As
several
technicians
have
worked
on
Katha
Sangama
it
is
a
mixed
bag.
The
cinematographer
have
done
a
fair
job
and
highlighted
the
themes
associated
with
the
stories.
Music
is
decent
with
Manasina
Olage
and
Arivu
Beku
striking
a
chord.
Other
technical
departments
too
have
been
handled
well.
Pros
Unique
Experience
For
Fans
Good
Performances
Effective
Cinematography
Cons
Not
Everyone's
Cup
Of
Tea
Some
Characters
Lack
Depth
Verdict
Katha
Sangama
is
an
unconventional
attempt
at
storytelling
that
might
click
with
the
target
audience.