A Unique Cinematic Experiment in Thriller Genre
Many movies leave behind a memorable story, but some rare films make you wonder how the director even conceived such a complex plot. This Kannada crime thriller falls squarely into that category. Its story does not move in a straight line; instead, it takes viewers into a labyrinth where every single turn reveals a completely new shade of truth.
The film's greatest strength is its non-linear narrative, where the same event is recounted by different people through their own subjective lenses. Just when the viewer feels the mystery has been solved, another character steps in to alter the perspective entirely.
Rakshit Shetty Redefined Thriller Pattern in 2014
Released in 2014, the film was written and directed by actor-filmmaker Rakshit Shetty, who also played the iconic character 'Richie'. The plot kicks off with a theft and murder during Janmashtami celebrations in Malpe, Karnataka, prompting a journalist to uncover the truth.
Five different accounts emerge from five different individuals, initiating the real game. The film demands undivided attention from the audience, rewarding patient viewers with a deeply layered cinematic journey rooted in coastal Karnataka culture.
