Dia (2020) Kannada WEB-HD 1080p 720p 480p DD5.1 x264 [English Subtitles] | Full Movie

KS Ashoka debuted with the surprise hit 6-5=2. This time, he moves to a completely new genre – romance. Like Gantumoote, this one too showcases a love story through the eyes of its titular protagonist Dia. The story unfurls at its own pace and has the right twists at the right time. The tale is heartwarming, leaves you misty eyed and has its soul in place.

It is not too often that love stories are told in cinema without songs. But Dia, without any songs, keeps you glued to the screen. The film begins with a scarred lover on a train track and it moves forth to show her tryst with love – not once, but twice. Both these stories are crafted well and the romance is sweet, without any extra frills. The realistic treatment of the subject, coupled with deft cinematography by Vishal Vittal and apt background score by Ajaneesh Loknath, gives this film an edge.

Given that a tale like this requires performances that lift the tale, the three young actors live up to the challenge. Pruthvee Ambar, especially, deserves a special mention as he lights up the screen, reminiscent of a young Kamal Haasan. There’s also an endearing mother-son sentiment track that involves Pavithra Lokesh, and she does a fine job too.