Finally, Yogaraj Bhat’s much awaited Gaalipata (Kite) has started ‘flying in the sky’. Those keen on watching this kite gear up for this weekend. The awesome locations, beautiful camera work, good screen play and superb performance by the lead actors make it to the list of good films. The director has once again shown that even a simple story can be presented well, provided that the movie excels in the above departments.

Kudos to Ganesh who overshines everybody in the film. His onscreen presence, dialogue delivery make it clear that he is a ‘natural’ actor. As a result, it becomes easy to identify yourself with the character without your knowledge.

The plot revolves around three friends Ganesh ( Ganesh) Diganth (Diganth) and Kitty ( Rajesh) who decide to move away from the city with the hope of changing the ‘track of their life’. The dialogues and scenes seem close to reality. And you wouldn’t be surprised if Gaalipata reminds you of Mungaaru Male, thought with a slight difference.

It is Ratnavelu, the cameraman, who emerges as the real hero of the movie by capturing the beauty of Kodachadri and Kodagu and other awesome locations.

This film is a visual treat to audience. The director has shown his imagination power by using kite as a device to express Ganesh’s feelings to his beloved. Cute Diganth has shown maturity in acting but, there is still scope for improvement. Rajesh is a perfect match for the role Kitty. Daisy Bopanna who plays the role of Sowmya, a widow, has done well. Raadha (Neetu) Paavani (Bhavana Rao) have done justice to their roles. Anant Nag is at his best in the role ‘Kodandaram’, a physically challenged person. Rangayana Raghu’s presence on the screen it self brings laughter, he needn’t utter a single word.

Music director, Hari krishna has scored a few good tracks - title song and Minchaagi neenu baralu, but the duet song of Diganth is a forgettable one.