The film has been doing the rounds of the international circuit and has created an impact at sundry film festivals. Quite understandable, since it markets the eternal Indian tale of rebirth against a sylvan backdrop of the picturesque hills and tea plantations of Ooty.Vijayendra Ghatge’s estranged son, Vic (Carlucci Weyant), comes on a short trip to India on the behest of his newly wed American wife, Anna (Alma Saraci) who wants to rebuild the frayed family relationships. The palatial mansion suddenly perks up with the new arrivals, even as Anna seems to be revelling in her newfound family ties, while husband Vic is still sceptical of his father. The dad and daughter-in-law bond instantly hits off, but for Anna’s sudden visitations which see her remebering people and places she’s never seen before.

Things get worse when Anna sees the ghost of Linda (Claudia Siesla), an Austrian woman who died in strange circumstances in the near-by forest, almost twenty years ago. Her search leads her to strange people and places in the small town, with her memory downloading dramatic flashes from the distant past, much to the discomfiture of husband Vic who doesn’t really believe her mumbo jumbo. But only until he digs up old newspaper clippings from the internet which talk about the mysterious disappearance of an Austrian tourist in Ooty. Is Anna actually Linda? No prizes for guessing.The story may be archaic, but the film carries you along with its thriller pace, its twist in the tale and the visual splendour of splendid Ooty.

Director M.R. Shahjahan has handled a few sequences well. The sequences involving Alma Saraci specifically raises the bar. The portions make an eerie impact and enhance your interest in the subject. But the culmination to the story — which is so vital in this case — falls like a pack of cards.The viewer can sense, much before the film has ended, who the culprit is, which is bad news for any thriller. Also, the flashback portions are just not convincing.Alma Saraci and Carlucci Veyant, the principal stars, enact their parts well, especially Alma. Claudia Ciesla gets no scope. Vijayendra Ghatge is as usual.

On the whole, KARMA - CRIME, PASSION, REINCARNATION appeals in parts, but that’s not enough.

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