The movie is an absolute smash with its creative team work well displayed. Gaja, by a debutant director has all the ingredients of a masala movie.

Though a remake of Telugu movie Bhadram, Gaja stays faithful to the original. Darshan as Gaja shows a sustained improvement in acting.

Creativity is displayed in all the departments; camera, music, stunts, dialogues, screenplay, graphics and so on, which keeps the viewer engrossed throughout the flick without a blink.

The movie has a neatly woven plot finely intertwined with emotional and violent sequences. Both Darshan and Navya excel in their roles in this ‘love’ story.

Gaja and Krishna are college friends who go to Krishna’s village after completing their studies. Gaja is already in love with Shwetha, Krishna’s sister studying in London. But he is shocked to see the generation-old hatred between Krishna’s family and the villain (Rawat)’s family, which wipes out the former’s entire family except Shwetha who survives the numerous attempts on her life. Gaja saves her and takes her to her home, despite his family’s objections.

How does Gaja succeed in his attempt to make his love successful, despite all the dangers he has to face from the villain who targets Gaja is what the movie is about.

Devaraj as Krishna’s brother has done well. Ekta Khosla has little to do, while Komal provides good comedy, with his unique childlike mannerisms. Master Hirannaiah has put in an appearance after a long time. All said and done, the movie is a good attempt and director Madesh shows much promise.