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The Hindu
a day ago
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
‘Edagaiye Apaghatakke Karana' movie review: Diganth is delightful in this mostly engaging crime comedy
Filmmakers often get carried away while dealing with off-beat topics. A major shortcoming in a film involving a quirky subject is the amount of time it takes to establish the concept. In Edagaiye Apaghatakke Karana, director Samarth Kadkol doesn't make such a mistake. As the title suggests, the film delves straight into the daily struggles of left-handers and the social bias they face. In the middle of a secret date with Pooja (Nidhi Subbaiah) at her apartment, Lohith (Diganth) discusses how the Indian business market hasn't catered to the 10 percent of the population of left-handers. It's a casual conversation, but we feel the impending danger looming over the couple. This is the real triumph of Edagaiye Apaghatakke Karana. It maintains a nice balance of humour and suspense. Edagaiye Apaghatakke Karana (Kannada) Director: Samarth B Kadkol Cast: Diganth, Nidhi Subbaiah, Dhanu Harsha, Krishna Hebbale Runtime: 122 minutes Storyline: Lohith, an IT employee, finds himself caught among unexpected mishaps and twisted events triggered by one seemingly trivial accident. The film is also self-aware. Lohith and Pooja break into a jig in the middle of their date. The song feels like a disruption in a film that's promising a crime thriller. As soon as the song ends, a message appears on the screen, reading: Thank you for your patience. An unexpected death puts the lead character, Lothith, in deep trouble, and the film enters the Sriram Raghavan world of casually amoral characters and idiosyncratic twists. Diganth beautifully anchors this film, proving that he has evolved as a performer over the years. The innocent and socially awkward guy he plays in this film is an evolved version of his famous Dhoodh Peda character from Gaalipata (2008). He brings an immediate likeability to his performance with his wonderful dialogue delivery. Abhimanyu Sadanandan's cinematography and Praddyotan's music complement the film's noir aesthetics. Dhanu Harsha, with a great share of screen time, stands out as she goes toe to toe with Diganth. The movie offsets the theory that strong villains in commercial cinema are male. However, the film needed a strong backstory to the antagonist. ALSO READ:Finding Bengaluru in Kannada cinema The film wobbles in the climax as it tries to blur reality and illusion. By exploring the human psyche, the makers try to recreate the high of the path-breaking Lucia (2013). However, by taking that path, the movie forgets what it wants to say. The thrilling plot of a left hander's problem leading to a freak crime almost gets . The sudden change in tone — from dark comedy to emotion — feels forced. The landing issues apart, Edagaiye Apaghatakke Karana is an engaging watch with enough surprises. Edagaiye Apaghatakke Karana is currently running in theatres
India Today
a day ago
- Entertainment
- India Today
Edagaiye Apaghatakke Karana review: Diganth's film is a quirky entertainer
It's easily overlooked that our world is constructed for the comfort of the majority, which are the right-handers. With equal ease, the struggles of left-handers get overlooked as they try to fit into a right-handed world. As mentioned in Samarth Kadkol's 'Edagaiye Apaghatakke Karana', apart from the glory of stylish batting in cricket, the life of a left-hander is just not with acknowledging and appreciating the struggles and adjustments all left-handers go through, the film starring Diganth as a 'leftie', alongside Dhanu Harsha and Nidhi Subbaiah, and cameos from Nirup Bhandari and Radhika Narayan, brings a gritty edge to an 'accident' that has to be Kannada title, 'Edagaiye Apaghatakke Karana' translates to 'Left hand is the cause of the accident'. The film is based on a series of mishaps that follow the accident. Lohith (Diganth), who is a left-hander, is a corporate employee with a work-from-home job, working a night shift. He is invited over on a date by Pooja (Nidhi) to her apartment but is asked to sneak in so her parents don't find out. Flash forward - Lohith is now dealing with three deaths, a cop, Radhika (a 'DJ Tillu' joke), and 'Casper'. Diving any deeper into the plot description might serve as a spoiler. So what was the accident that Lohith was involved in? How did three people end up being killed? Who is Radhika (Dhanu Harsha)? What does being left-handed have anything to do with all this? The answers to these questions - and so much more - make up the plot of the Written and directed by debutant Samarth Kadkol, 'Edagaiye Apaghatakke Karana', or 'EAK' in short, is an entertainer. The film lives up to all the expectations set by the trailer, from a creative as well as a technical standpoint. A funny thriller that doesn't stray into any kind of melodramatic emotions or social messaging, but stays true to its genre and delivers what's promised. Samarth Kadkol is certainly a name to be noticed, with the potential for a promising future in Kannada cinema.'EAK', from a writing point of view, is tightly knit with all loose ends tied by the end of the 122-minute runtime. However, it is not without flaws, and that is particularly evident in the first half of the film. The story takes its own sweet time to start gathering pace. The sluggish narrative in the first half leaves one thinking, 'These ideas are interesting but why am I feeling bored?' This is evident because, although the ideas seem interesting, the scenes written to execute them are second half is certainly the strength of the film. It is packed with rib-tickling jokes paired with flabbergasting twists - a chemistry that, when done right, is a match-winner (e.g. 'Andhadhun'). An escalation that starts at the interval keeps scaling new heights until the big climax reveal (a perfect one at that) - and then some. The 'then some' are the additional revelations stacked after the main climax, which were intended to resolve loose ends, but the execution felt somewhat shoulders the film efficiently as he carries the entertainment quotient of the film - without which the film would have collapsed. He makes the best use of his innocent demeanour and comic timing to make Lohith believable and invoke a connection between the audience and the story. Dhanu Harsha, another debutant, has also done a good job with her role as Radhika. Her character's name and the situations she faces with Lohith by her side are certainly a reminder of DJ Tillu and his Radhika from the Telugu film, 'DJ Tillu'.The rest of the cast, including Nidhi Subbaiah, Krishna Hebbale and others, along with cameos by Nirup Bhandari and Radhika Narayan, deliver good performances that complement Diganth and raise the bars of the film. Diganth and Nidhi Subbaiah's pairing - a duo loved by the Kannada audience in the 2010 Yogaraj Bhat film 'Pancharangi' - was a reunion that was anticipated, but not what was by Abhimanyu Sadanandan and editing by Praveen Shivanna stand out in the film, making it technically appealing as well. Even though the film was operated on a limited budget, the aesthetic frames, set designs, colour themes and more made it visually appealing. The match cuts, innovative transitions and crisp edits kept the film engaging. The rest of the technical departments also contributed effectively to the film's impact.A good balance has been maintained throughout the film that neither lets it become too commercial nor allows it to get too deeply involved in technical storytelling. The director found a sweet spot and held on to it throughout the film, ensuring an enjoyable flavour. For those who are suckers for gritty situational comedy with good twists and deadly turns, 'Edagaiye Apaghatakke Karana' is certainly recommended. 3.5 out of for 'Edagaiye Apaghatakke Karana'.
Time of India
27-05-2025
- Time of India
5 injured as Udupi-Mangaluru Express bus overturns
Representative photo UDUPI: About five passengers sustained minor injuries after a Udupi-Mangaluru Express bus overturned on Monday. In a complaint, Babu, 54, working in a college canteen in Mangaluru, said that the incident took place when he left his home in Byndoor for work and reached Udupi, from where he boarded the Express Bus to Mangaluru. While traveling on National Highway 66 (Udupi–Mangaluru Road), as the bus reached Uliyaragoli village, Kaup Taluk, the driver, Lohith , who is alleged to have been driving the bus at high speed and in a negligent manner, suddenly applied brakes. As a result, the bus went out of control and overturned on the roadside. Due to this accident, the complainant sustained injuries. There were about 30 passengers on the bus, of whom 4–5 suffered minor injuries. Local residents helped rescue the passengers and sent the injured to the hospital in ambulance. A case was registered at the Kaup Police Station.
New Indian Express
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New Indian Express
Sarala Subbarao will be a tribute to the golden era of Indian cinema: Krishna Ajai Rao
The director added that he found the perfect collaborator in producer Lohith Nanjundaiah 'When I narrated the story, Lohith instantly agreed, promising to back it with uncompromised quality,' he shared. Producer Lohith echoed the sentiment: 'The story was too compelling to ignore. The entire team came together like family, and that warmth will reflect on screen.' Ajai Rao, who has long established his romantic hero image, said, 'This film is a matter of pride for me. It's a tribute to the golden era of Indian cinema. I felt like a superhero—not in cape or costume, but through the strength of emotions. In those vintage costumes, I could feel the presence of legends like Dr Rajkumar and Anant Nag.' The film also marks the Kannada debut of actor Misha Narang. 'We auditioned nearly 100 female actors,' Manju recalled. 'I was looking for someone with the charm of a Radhika Pandit or Amulya. Misha stood out—dedicated and effortless in bringing the character to life, even mastering Kannada for the role.'
