Pavan Simikeri

Yello Jogappa Ninnaramane (2025) is one of those films that just sticks with you, you know? The story dives into the tangled world of Jogappa, a traditional folk artist who’s caught between the old ways and the chaos of today’s reality. Pavan Simikeri gives this wild, raw performance—he’s not just acting, he’s living and breathing the part. The whole thing is drenched in the colors of Karnataka’s countryside: dusty roads, old temples, and rain-soaked fields. But it’s not all just pretty backdrops. Under the surface, the movie’s wrestling with identity—what it means to be true to yourself when you’re surrounded by people who’d rather see you blend in. There’s this constant push and pull between family expectations and Jogappa’s urge to dance to their own rhythm, literally and metaphorically. Some of the best moments happen in the small, quiet exchanges: a stolen glance, a hesitant smile, the sound of anklets echoing down an empty street at midnight. Honestly, there’s a lot of heartache here, but also this gritty hope. The soundtrack’s got traditional beats twisted into something totally fresh, and the cinematography isn’t afraid to linger on uncomfortable moments. It’s a movie that doesn’t hold your hand, doesn’t spoon-feed you answers. Instead, it kind of dares you to sit with the discomfort, to let the story settle in. If you’re into films that dig deep and leave you thinking long after the credits roll, Yello Jogappa Ninnaramane is one you won’t want to miss.