Sadhu Kokila is known for extracting the best from his actors. He has also worked with the most talented in the industry so far. Naturally, a lot of expectations greeted his latest Kannada film Gange Baare Thunge Baare.

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However, tedious narration and ordinary performances from the lead actors has dashed these expectations.

This is for the first time that Sadhu is making a film with teenagers in the lead. And while the film has romance and contemporary style statements in equal doses, what it does not have is a good story.

The story of Gange Baare Thunge Baare has been dealt with several times before, so there is a lack of freshness in the film. Shivaraj Kumar's Yaare Nee Abhimaani, a remake of Telugu hit Aayiniki Idhdharu also dealt with sibling rivalry between two sisters over their love for the same man.

Here too, we have Harsha, the son of a businessman who is sent to Shringeri to overhaul the electric system of a politician's (MLA) residence. He meets sisters, Gange and Thunge, both notorious for their mischief. They are actually nieces of the good hearted MLA. Very soon Harsha becomes a darling of the family members. He loves Ganga and even confides his love to her. Later he finds that Thunga loves him. This leads to many complications not only in the relationships between the three, but also affects the tranquility of the house. Finally, all ends well.  

Prajwal looks too young and lacks the maturity required for the role. His childish antics do not gel with the character. The two heroines, Sunaina and Gayathri are also found inadequate. Bullet Prakash's comedy evokes some laughs in the first half. The character artists have done a neat job.  

Sadhu Kokila's music is also not up to mark, though the songs have been shot well by Shekhar Chandru.

All in Gange Baare Thunge Baare is an ordinary fare from a much acclaimed director. 

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