M S Thyagaraja

M S Thyagaraja—now there’s a name buzzing in the Kannada film scene. The guy’s been making some serious waves with “Alemari E Baduku,” which hit screens in 2024, and he’s not slowing down with “Dasarahalli” lined up for 2025. If you’ve seen “Alemari E Baduku,” you know it’s not your run-of-the-mill drama. The story digs deep into the chaos and grit of everyday folks hustling on the margins of society. Thyagaraja doesn’t sugarcoat anything; he just throws you right into the grind, the rawness, the messed-up choices people make when life pulls the rug out from under them. There’s heartbreak, sure, but there’s stubborn hope, too—a kind of gritty optimism that refuses to die even when everything else is falling apart. Now, “Dasarahalli”? People are already hyped. Rumor has it, the film’s gonna crack open the underbelly of Bengaluru’s cityscape—think, street politics, tangled loyalties, and all that jazz. Thyagaraja’s style isn’t flashy, but man, does it pack a punch. The way he sketches out his characters—no heroes or villains, just people trying to survive in a city that doesn’t give a damn. If you’re tired of formulaic stuff and want movies that hit close to home, his work pretty much fits the bill. Both films are raw, real, and leave you thinking long after the credits roll.