Devotional films have a set of audience that is devout and trusting. Most of these films make use of modern technology to drive home the countless miracles performed onscreen. More often than not, the move backfires, subjecting the film to ridicule.

Jnanajyoti Sri Siddaganga also makes use of the latest technology in depicting the mythic-historical significance of the Siddhaganga Kshetra. The film also goes a step ahead to depict the life and achievements of the Siddaganga Mutt seer Dr Shivakumara Swami.  Adapting the life of a legend who is still alive carries its own set of risks, the risk of inaccuracy being the foremost. This film unit has faithfully stuck to the research findings (which are found aplenty) and deserves credit for showing ground reality as it is. Seniors, juniors and novices all get a chance to be ‘part of this sacred duty’ of a film. However, the novices outscore the veterans in places. Maybe faith has something to do with their convincing portrayal of characters – big and small. The key people have all worked and it shows. Yuvaraj’s music is pleasing; so is Das’ camera. A film, mainly for the devout, but also for those socially conscious.