Filmmakers Natesh Hegde and Ganesh Hegde, the inventive voices behind acclaimed movies like Pedro and Neeli Hakki, are becoming a member of forces as soon as once more for an evocative cinematic journey titled Kurka. Produced beneath their banner Fox & Mates, in collaboration with Aghor Movement Footage, led by philanthropist and businessman Dr Revanna, Kurka guarantees to be one other poignant entry into Kannada’s evolving new-wave cinema.
Helmed by Ganesh Hegde, Kurka is a thriller crime drama that revolves round themes of psychological depth, social complexity, and human fragility. Ganesh Hegde, who bagged the Karnataka State Award for his debut Neeli Hakki (2021), continues his exploration of layered narratives. This time, the filmmaker is bringing a darker, sharper lens to the display screen.
The movie options Vijay Raghavendra, a Nationwide Award winner; veteran actor Avinash; and Anupama Gowda, who received the Karnataka State Award for finest feminine actor in 2019. Jahangir MS, GB Bharath, Sindhu Herur, Nagaraj Hegde, and Shwetha Desai play supporting roles.
Kurka additionally boasts a gifted technical workforce. The movie’s soundscape is crafted by Shreyank Nanjappa, an FTII alumnus whose credit embrace pageant favourites at Cannes and Berlin Movie Festivals. Music comes from Charan Raj, whereas cinematography is dealt with by Ganesh Hegde himself. Natesh Hegde, additionally doubling because the movie’s editor, brings his nuanced storytelling contact, and TMEfx lends its artistry to the movie’s visible results.
This marks the second outing from Fox & Mates, co-founded by Natesh Hegde, following the important success of Pedro. There has additionally been palpable anticipation surrounding the upcoming movie Vaghachipani (Tiger’s Pond), which premiered at Berlinale not too long ago— a primary for Kannada cinema.
With its shoot accomplished, Kurka is all set for a theatrical launch in June.
