Karuna

Dhakshina (2024) throws you right into the chaos of Karuna’s world—a regular guy whose life takes a wild turn after a series of bad choices and, honestly, some rotten luck. Karuna isn’t a superhero, not even close. He’s the sort of person you’d probably ignore at a bus stop, but then, bam, life hits him with a curveball. He’s dealing with money problems, family drama, and a past that just won’t stay buried. The story’s set in a gritty city where everyone’s hustling, some just to survive, others to get ahead, and Karuna finds himself tangled up in all sorts of shady dealings. He doesn’t want to be the bad guy, but sometimes, you gotta do what you gotta do, right? That’s basically his motto. There’s this whole subplot about loyalty and betrayal—friends turning into enemies, and family turning their backs when things get rough. The film doesn’t sugarcoat anything; it’s raw, sometimes funny in a dark way, and really digs into the messiness of trying to do the right thing when nothing’s black and white. Dhakshina isn’t about perfect endings or heroes riding off into the sunset. It’s about Karuna stumbling through, making mistakes, and figuring things out on the fly. By the end, you’re left wondering if anyone really gets the happy ending they want, or if it’s all just about surviving the mess with a little bit of dignity left.