Srujan Raghavendra

Srujan Raghavendra steps into the spotlight with "Yello Jogappa Ninnaramane" (2025), a film that takes you on a wild ride through the colorful chaos of rural Karnataka. The story zeroes in on a small village where old traditions butt heads with the modern world, and, honestly, things get messy in the best way possible. Srujan plays Jogappa, a man caught between his roots and his restless dreams, trying to juggle family expectations, a love life that’s more complicated than a Rubik’s Cube, and the ever-present pressure to fit in. The film doesn’t shy away from poking fun at village politics—there’s a nosy panchayat leader, uncles who gossip more than school kids, and local rituals that somehow spiral into full-blown festivals for no reason at all. Through it all, Jogappa’s journey gets tangled with a mysterious newcomer, sparking rumors and turning the village grapevine into overdrive. Layered with humor, drama, and those little moments that make you go, “Wow, this is so real,” the movie captures the bittersweet struggle of wanting more while staying true to your people. What really sets this one apart? The dialogues crackle with wit, the soundtrack’s got the kind of folk beats that stick in your head for days, and the cinematography paints the countryside in all its sun-drenched glory. It’s not just a story about one man—it’s about everyone who’s ever felt torn between the past and the future. Whole thing just feels alive, you know?