Aravind Kuplikar

Aravind Kuplikar, a name that’s been floating around in Kannada cinema circles, really caught people’s attention with “Puksatte Lifu Pursotte Illa” back in 2021. That film? Quirky, unpredictable, and honestly, it just didn’t play by the usual rules. Kuplikar’s touch is kinda obvious—he’s got this way of digging into the day-to-day chaos of regular folks and tossing them into these offbeat, sometimes absurd situations. Not everyone pulls that off without making it look forced, but he manages. Before that, he worked on “Devara Naadalli” in 2016, which was more on the serious side. That one poked at social issues and wasn’t afraid to get a little gritty, showing a different angle of rural life and politics in Karnataka. There’s this pattern with his movies: he doesn’t shy away from messiness, the gray areas, stuff that doesn’t have a neat ending. Now, there’s buzz about a new project with Amrutha Iyengar and Sharan, though honestly, details are super hush-hush. But if Kuplikar’s past work is anything to go by, it’s probably not gonna be your run-of-the-mill drama. Expect some clever writing, probably a few twists, maybe even a little humor tucked in with the drama. He’s the kind of filmmaker who keeps you on your toes, never quite sure what’s around the corner. It’s refreshing, honestly—a welcome break from all the formulaic stuff out there. If you’re into movies that don’t spoon-feed you or tie everything up with a bow, his stuff’s worth watching.