Agnyathavasi (2025)

Original title

ಅಜ್ಞಾತವಾಸಿ

Directed by

Janardhan Chikkanna

Genre

thriller, mystery

Country

India

Runtime

2h 02m

Rated

UA

Rating

10.0 of 10 from 1 voters

Elsewhere

IMDb

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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