The one thing that is essential in a love story is intensity. The other things fall into place if there is chemistry amongst the lead players.
Rose Guitarinaal is the new film of writer-director Ranjan Pramod, who had gone into exile after his first 2006 directorial venture Photographer 2006 was universally drubbed.
He is a writer with a magic pen and proven track record scripting for other directors so much is expected of his latest film.
Rose Guitarinaal is a love story in the classical mould with elements that today’s viewers could relate to. But the foundation is shaky.
Tara (Athmeeya Rajan) is training to be an air hostess.
She comes from a poor family and was brought up by a single parent, her father (Jagadish), who has lost interest in life after being ditched by his wife but is pulling on for his daughter’s sake.
Tara childhood friend Joe aka Appu (Manu) is also her bodyguard and driver from the beginning and has shared his feelings for her with everyone (including her dad and her dog)
Three Malayalam films to battle it out this weekend
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Review: David & Goliath is disappointing
Review: Cowboy is boring
Review: Celluloid is compelling