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India Today
20 hours 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'.
New Indian Express
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- New Indian Express
Diganth: At times, we should go left when life pulls us right
Diganth is no stranger to curveballs, both in life and in cinema. A career marked by experimental subjects, physical injuries, and a quiet refusal to fit into mainstream moulds has made him one of Kannada cinema's most consistent risk-takers. And his upcoming film, Edagaiye Apagathakke Karana (EAK), releasing on June 13, might just be his most personal yet. The title, for Diganth, is more than a clever phrase — it's almost a mirror. 'The word in the title — Apagathake, which means an accident, instantly hits,' Diganth admits. 'It points to different points in my life. I've had my fair share of those... accidents that change everything.' Directed by debutant Samarth Kadkol, EAK explores a subject rarely touched in cinema: the world of left-handers. The film weaves sharp social commentary with moments of black comedy, touching on identity, conditioning, and the subtle struggles of being different. 'The moment I heard the concept, I said yes. A film about left-handers? That's rare,' says Diganth. 'Only 7–10% of the world is left-handed. However, in our society, many are forced to switch as children, simply because it's perceived as wrong. I've watched a lot of global cinema — Hollywood, Korean, world films — and I've never seen this subject explored.' Though a right-hander himself, Diganth fully committed to portraying a left-handed character — a process that was physically and mentally daunting. 'Samarth told me — the minute I step on set, no right hand. So I started eating with my left, scrolling my phone left-handed, brushing... everything,' he says. 'But 40 years of being right-handed doesn't change overnight.'
New Indian Express
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- New Indian Express
Samarth Kadkol: I hope Edagaiye Apaghatakke Karana will be the next Lucia
Directing a film about left-handers might not be the most obvious way to make a cinematic debut. But for Samarth Kadkol, nothing about the journey of Edagaiye Apaghatakke Karana (EAK) — a black comedy suspense thriller — was typical. His path to the director's chair was filled with unplanned turns, quiet revolutions, and a passion for often overlooked stories. Just like the left-handers his film champions. 'I didn't start out wanting to make movies,' Samarth admits, and adds, 'A short film I made on physical disability — honestly, it was done by fluke — ended up moving one of my professors to tears. That's when I realised what cinema could do. That was the spark.' That accidental magic became the matchstick for a fire that never dimmed. From making award-winning mobile phone films to being recognised by Google, Samarth's early days were scrappy and raw, but curious. But a car accident changed everything. While recovering in Mumbai, he decided to apply to Whistling Woods International. There, he found not just formal training but a deeper purpose. He worked on socially rooted campaigns and amplifying gender narratives, including a short film that caught the attention of Bollywood insiders.
Deccan Herald
07-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Deccan Herald
Lefthanders' anxieties focus of black comedy, says Samarth Kadkol
Samarth Kadkol, director of 'Edagaiye Apaghatakke Karana' speaks to Pranati A S about his film releasing next week
