Shakhahaari

Storyline

Shakhahaari follows Subbanna Bhat, a vegetarian chef whose quiet life is disrupted when murder suspect Vijay seeks refuge in his hotel. As the police close in, Subbanna is drawn into a web of crime, deception, and moral dilemmas, testing his values and resilience. The film blends suspense, dark humor, and drama set against the picturesque Malenadu landscape.

Tagline

"Innocence Meets Intrigue in a Vegetarian Haven."

Motion Picture Rating (MPA)

U/A

Trivia

• Shakhahaari is a 2024 Kannada-language murder mystery directed by debutant Sandeep Sunkad.
• Produced by Rajesh Keelambi and Ranjini Prasanna under Keelambi Media Lab.
• Stars Rangayana Raghu, Gopalkrishna Deshpande, Vinay UJ, and Nidhi Hegde.
• The film was extensively shot in the scenic Malenadu region.
• Released on 16 February 2024, it later streamed on Amazon Prime Video in India and internationally.
• Received positive reviews, particularly praising Rangayana Raghu’s performance and the suspenseful narrative.

Goofs

• Continuity errors in restaurant scenes with shifting props and background elements.
• Some outdoor sequences show abrupt lighting changes affecting visual consistency.

Quotes

• “In the shadows of simplicity, darkness lurks.”
• “Every dish tells a story; some are better left untold.”

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• The end credits include behind-the-scenes footage, bloopers, and cast interactions, offering insight into the making of the film.

Connections

• Shares themes with other thrillers exploring ordinary lives unexpectedly entangled with crime and deception.

Soundtracks

• Music and background score by Mayur Ambekallu, enhancing the suspense and tense atmosphere of the film.