'Snehitharu' exciting large entertainer

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Film: "Snehitharu"; Cast: Vijaya Raghvendra, Pranitha, Tharun Chandra,

 Ravishankar Gowda, Srujan Lokesh, Shobharaj, Darshan and Nikitha; Producer:

 Soundarya Jagadish; Writer-Director: Ram Narayan; Music Director: Hari Krishna;

 Camera: M.R. Seenu; Rating: *** 1/2

The Kannada film industry seems to have discovered a new success recipe. Many

 of the recent releases were comedy with a right dose of commercial elements.

 One of them was "Rambo", produced by actor Sharan that was received well for

 its right packaging and song picturisation.

Earlier, "Kalaya Tasmai Namaha" was declared a hit.

"Snehitharu" continues the same trend and focuses on comedy elements with a

 good mix of fights and well-choreographed songs.

The story may not seem logical,

 nevertheless it entertains. Producer

 Soundarya had tasted success with his

 first film "Mast Majaa Maadi" and now

 he is offering "Snehitharu", an out and

 out comedy with superstar Darshan in a

 special role.

Darshan has two good fight sequences in the film, but it is the comic situations in

 narrative that outshine.

Lyricist-dialogue writer Ram Narayan has turned director with the film that

 revolves around Master Snehith's role. His writing skills are well known and may

 not surprise viewers, but his directorial skills are a revelation.

Ram Narayan has been able to get veteran comedians for bit roles. He also has

 good technical support with cameraman M.R. Seenu and composer Hari Krishna

 complementing and enhancing the film with their work.

Snehith is an orphan who has been adopted by a police officer Surya Prakash.

 Since Surya is busy with his job, he hands over the responsibility of Snehith to his

 parents and his friend Pranee. The film revolves around them and four other

 heroes.

Darshan features in a small role, but he will please his fans. His stylish

 mannerisms and fights are added attractions to the movie.

Vijaya Raghavendra, Ravishankar Gowda, Srujan Lokesh and Tharun have done

 well in their respective roles.

Praneetha gives her best. Snehith is a scene-stealer in many sequences.

The title song and "Bandhe Barthaale" are well-choreographed songs.

Camera work is pleasing.

Ram Narayan's punchy dialogues add flavour.

"Snehitharu" is a mass entertainer that will keep the audience fully engaged. It

 has an interesting script coupled with good performances and neat technical

 work.