Raghu Niduvalli

Raghu Niduvalli’s name’s been buzzing around, especially after Kaiva dropped in 2023. Seriously, that movie made some waves, and folks couldn’t stop talking about his style—kind of raw, a little unpredictable, and definitely not playing it safe. Fast forward a bit, and boom: Huliya and Marigold both hit in 2024. The guy’s on a roll. Kaiva? Oh man, that one’s gritty. Urban chaos, moral messes, people trying to carve out their own spaces in a city that doesn't care. Raghu doesn’t sugarcoat anything, and you can feel the tension pulsing in every scene. The characters are rough around the edges, but you weirdly end up rooting for them, even when they screw up. It’s got this pulse—like, you never really know what’s coming next. Then there’s Huliya. Whole new vibe. This one digs deep into small-town drama and tangled-up family secrets. There’s this undercurrent of rebellion, old wounds that don’t really heal, and moments that’ll just punch you in the gut. Raghu’s got a knack for making you care about people you’d probably walk right past in real life. Marigold—totally different flavor. More introspective, slower burn, but honestly beautiful. It’s about chasing something real in a world that feels fake half the time. The visuals? Stunning. There’s this bittersweet edge to it all, like hope and heartbreak got into a wrestling match and no one’s really winning. All in, Raghu Niduvalli’s films don’t play by the book. He’s got guts, and it shows.