Venu Hasrali

Yello Jogappa Ninnaramane (2025) drops you right into the heart of a small, buzzing Karnataka town where life moves at its own stubborn pace—slow when you want it fast, and blazingly dramatic when you wish it would just chill out. The film follows Jogappa, a flamboyant, sharp-tongued performer, who’s basically a living legend at the local temple festivals. Everyone knows Jogappa, and honestly, nobody can ignore the energy they bring into any room (or street corner, or rickety bus… you name it). But this isn’t just about dazzling costumes and killer dance moves. Underneath all the sparkle, Jogappa’s juggling a full plate—family drama, wild rumors, and a town that isn’t always as welcoming as it pretends to be. The movie doesn’t shy away from digging into what it means to stand out in a place that worships tradition but side-eyes anyone who dares to be different. There’s biting humor, there’s heartbreak, and there’s a bunch of moments that’ll probably leave you thinking, “Man, people really are ridiculous sometimes.” As the festival season heats up, old secrets start crawling out of the woodwork, and Jogappa gets roped into all sorts of chaos—some hilarious, some just brutal. Through all the madness, you see flashes of resilience and stubborn hope. The soundtrack’s a wild ride, by the way. Expect traditional beats with a twist, and more than one earworm you’ll catch yourself humming later. Basically, Yello Jogappa Ninnaramane is the kind of movie that doesn’t just tell you a story—it yanks you right into the mess.