Agnyathavasi (2025)
- Original title
- ಅಜ್ಞಾತವಾಸಿ
- Directed by
- Janardhan Chikkanna
- Country
- India
- Rated
- UA
- Rating
- 10.0 of 10 from 1 voters
- Elsewhere
- IMDb
The catalogue in 3D
The film shelves have a room of their own that you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real films from the same catalogue when you tell them what you feel like watching. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this film is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.
How it feels
A murder investigation in a rural part of Karnataka in the 1990s uncovers hidden secrets and forces people to confront guilt and the possibility of forgiveness.
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What happens
Agnyathavasi (lit. 'One in exile') is a 2025 Indian Kannada-language crime drama mystery film written by Krishna Raj and directed by Janardhan Chikkanna. Produced by Hemanth M. Rao, Prachura P. P., and Jayalakshmi under the banner of Dakshayini Talkies, the film stars Rangayana Raghu, Paavana Gowda, Siddu Moolimani, Sharath Lohitashwa, and Ravishankar Gowda. Set in the Malenadu region of Karnataka in the late 1990s, the film explores themes of guilt, forgiveness, and hidden truths through a rural murder mystery. Cinematography was by Advaitha Gurumurthy, with music by Charan Raj and editing by Bharath MC. The film was released theatrically on 11 April 2025 and received generally positive reviews for its performances, atmosphere, and technical aspects, though some critics noted a weak climax. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)
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