Ravi Srivatsa

Reference Ravi Srivatsa’s filmography is honestly a wild ride through the gritty lanes of Kannada cinema. Let’s kick off with Dashamukha (2012) – this one’s basically a courtroom drama that feels like Twelve Angry Men met a bunch of stubborn, loud Bangaloreans. Ten jurors, locked in a room, each convinced they’re right, tossing accusations and doubts around like confetti. The whole thing spirals as their own baggage leaks out, and you start to realize it’s less about the crime and more about the mess in their own heads. It’s tense, sometimes hilarious, and doesn’t really let you sit back for a second. Jump to Madesha (2008), and we’re in a totally different zone. Here’s your classic underdog story, dipped in a heavy, spicy masala sauce. Madesha’s just a regular guy who finds himself pulled into the world of crime – not because he’s evil or anything, just… life, you know? The city is rough, the people are rougher, and Madesha’s got to hustle hard. There’s friendship, betrayal, some good old-fashioned punch dialogues, and a fair bit of blood. It’s not subtle, but hey, sometimes you want a movie to punch you in the face, right? And then there’s Tiger Galli (2017), which is basically a love letter to the chaotic streets of Bengaluru. Corruption, violence, a hero who’s rough around the edges but has a heart buried somewhere under those layers of grit. It’s a bit of a social commentary, but also an action flick that doesn’t pretend to be anything else. If you like your movies loud and raw, Ravi Srivatsa’s stuff is where it’s at.