Raghunath Raju

Hathya (2025) dives headfirst into a world that’s anything but forgiving. Raghunath Raju doesn’t mess around, pulling you straight into the chaos from scene one. The movie kicks off with a murder that flips everything upside down—a whodunit, but not your grandma’s cozy mystery. Think dark streets, flickering neon, and secrets that practically drip off every dialogue. The main guy, a cop who’s way too invested for his own good, gets tangled in the case, and you can tell he’s fighting his own demons just as much as he’s fighting the city’s scumbags. You’ll notice quick cuts, moody lighting, and a soundtrack that’s a little too intense for comfort. There’s a bit of a cat-and-mouse game going on, but it never feels cliché. The story throws in twists that actually make you stop and go, “Wait, did that just happen?” Side characters aren’t just cardboard cutouts either; they’ve all got something to hide, and it shows. As the plot thickens, you start second-guessing everyone, even the protagonist. What really hits, though, is the sense of desperation. People make messy choices, and there’s no real hero—just folks trying to survive in a messed-up system. Raghunath Raju’s direction leans into all the grit, dialing up the tension until you’re practically chewing your nails. It’s raw, unpredictable, and doesn’t care if you’re comfortable. If you’re hunting for a crime thriller that isn’t afraid to get dirty, this one’s worth your time.