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Shakhahaari
Shakhahaari (transl. Vegetarian) is a 2024 Indian Kannada-langauage murder mystery film written and directed by debutant Sandeep Sunkad. The film features Rangayana Raghu, Gopalakrishna deshpande, Vinay UJ and Nidhi Hegde in the lead roles. The film's score and soundtrack is composed by Mayur Ambekallu while Vishwajith Rao handled the cinematography and editing by Shashank Narayana. The film was shot extensively in Malenadu capturing the picturesque landscapes.
The film was released on 16 February 2024. The film opened to positive reviews from critics and audience.
Mastikatte Subramanya "Subbanna" Bhat is a middle-aged, soft-spoken chef who operates a small vegetarian restaurant in a rural village—a family-run establishment passed down through three generations. Having remained unmarried following a separation from his girlfriend Subhadra, Subbanna continues to observe her daily as she passes by on a bus route behind the restaurant and exchanges glances with him. One day, an injured fugitive named Vijay—who has escaped police custody and sustained gunshot wounds during an encounter with a unit led by Sub-Inspector Mallikarjuna Hiremath—collapses inside Subbanna’s restaurant. Although initially hesitant, Subbanna chooses to conceal Vijay’s presence when questioned by the authorities and provides him shelter in his bedroom located at the rear of the establishment. While caring for his injuries, Subbanna learns about Vijay’s background and circumstances.
Vijay, who was raised in an orphanage, formed a close bond with a fellow orphan named Harsha, whom he came to regard as family. The two remained inseparable into adulthood. Vijay later secured employment with the Border Security Force. Seeking to provide Vijay with familial stability, Harsha arranged his marriage to a local woman named Saugandhika. The couple developed a mutual affection, though Vijay’s subsequent departure for a two-year military training program broke her. During his absence, Saugandhika entered into an extramarital relationship with a neighbour, Madan—a fact Vijay discovered through a letter from Harsha. Upon confronting her, Saugandhika admitted to the affair but insisted that she still loved Vijay. That night, drunk, Vijay returned home and allegedly witnessed Madan strangling Saugandhika in their room before losing consciousness. The following morning, Vijay was arrested by the police for her murder. With the police prepared to close the case based on the initial evidence, Vijay attempted to escape custody in order to establish his innocence.
Compelled by Vijay’s assertions of innocence, Subbanna chooses to shelter and care for him. He even assists in planning Vijay’s escape to another village. However, before their plan can be carried out, Vijay dies under unclear circumstances. In an effort to avoid suspicion or criminal charges, Subbanna discreetly disposes of Vijay’s body and thoroughly cleans the restaurant premises to eliminate any trace of the incident, by mutilating the body into small parts and throwing them into the kitchen's pyre along with other stock wood. Soon after, a regular customer begins to complain about a persistent unpleasant odour in the establishment, irritating Subbanna. Meanwhile, another patron—Shastry, a nosy and inquisitive local—grows suspicious of Subbanna’s behaviour and decides to investigate the matter further, partly driven by personal amusement.
As the investigation progresses, Mallikarjuna begins to suspect Vijay’s innocence, informed both by his findings and conversations with Harsha. Considering a successful case closure would expedite his transfer to his hometown—where his ailing wife is recovering—Mallikarjuna continues to pursue the identity of the real killer. His inquiries eventually lead him to Madan, whose whereabouts he begins to trace. Meanwhile, Subbanna receives a letter from Subhadra, who informs him that her marriage has ended poorly and expresses interest in rekindling their relationship, which brings Subbanna a sense of renewed happiness. Shastry—already suspicious—takes note of Subbanna’s sudden change in demeanor and following a confrontation in which Subbanna reacts strongly to Shastry’s probing, he becomes further convinced that something is wrong. Mallikarjuna, after hearing from Shastry and other locals about the unusual odour in the restaurant and Subbanna’s increasingly erratic behaviour, uncovers that Madan is in fact Subbanna’s stepbrother. This revelation leads him to confront Subbanna directly.
Subbanna discloses the full truth regarding Madan, a criminal with whom he has long been estranged. On one occasion, a drunken Madan forcibly entered Subbanna’s restaurant after hours demanding money. During this confrontation, Subbanna discovers a collection of photographs in Madan’s possession, which include images of Vijay and Saugandhika. These photos reveal that Madan has been involved in multiple extramarital affairs, using the threat of exposure to extort money from those involved. Saugandhika was Madan’s most recent victim; lacking financial resources, she was killed by Madan, who then sought to implicate Vijay in the murder. When Subbanna attempted to prevent Madan from stealing money and forcibly removed him from the premises, he found Madan dead, leading to a state of panic. Subsequently, Subbanna disposed of Madan’s body in the same manner as Vijay’s. This revelation explains Subbanna’s decision to protect Vijay from the police, as he recognized him from the photographs and felt a sense of responsibility for the crimes committed by his stepbrother.
Shocked by Subbanna’s confession, Mallikarjuna demands that he surrender to the police, presenting a recording of their conversation as evidence. However, upon discovering that the recorder was without battery and no conversation was captured, Subbanna mocks Mallikarjuna. In response, Mallikarjuna strikes Subbanna, inadvertently causing a fatal injury when a nail pierces Subbanna’s temple. Aware that Head Constable Mamtha Kini—one of his subordinates who is aware Subbanna was last seen by him—is in collusion with a lawyer who has had previous disputes with Mallikarjuna, he opts to dispose of Subbanna’s body in the same manner as those of Madan and Vijay. After completing this, Mallikarjuna dies from ingesting a drink laced with rat poison, which Subbanna had given him before his death. The investigation remains open, with the restaurant sealed off as a crime scene. Subhadra, entering the restaurant through the back door one morning, discovers her letter partially burnt on the stove and is left devastated.
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Shakhahaari
Shakhahaari (transl. Vegetarian) is a 2024 Indian Kannada-langauage murder mystery film written and directed by debutant Sandeep Sunkad. The film features Rangayana Raghu, Gopalakrishna deshpande, Vinay UJ and Nidhi Hegde in the lead roles. The film's score and soundtrack is composed by Mayur Ambekallu while Vishwajith Rao handled the cinematography and editing by Shashank Narayana. The film was shot extensively in Malenadu capturing the picturesque landscapes.
The film was released on 16 February 2024. The film opened to positive reviews from critics and audience.
Mastikatte Subramanya "Subbanna" Bhat is a middle-aged, soft-spoken chef who operates a small vegetarian restaurant in a rural village—a family-run establishment passed down through three generations. Having remained unmarried following a separation from his girlfriend Subhadra, Subbanna continues to observe her daily as she passes by on a bus route behind the restaurant and exchanges glances with him. One day, an injured fugitive named Vijay—who has escaped police custody and sustained gunshot wounds during an encounter with a unit led by Sub-Inspector Mallikarjuna Hiremath—collapses inside Subbanna’s restaurant. Although initially hesitant, Subbanna chooses to conceal Vijay’s presence when questioned by the authorities and provides him shelter in his bedroom located at the rear of the establishment. While caring for his injuries, Subbanna learns about Vijay’s background and circumstances.
Vijay, who was raised in an orphanage, formed a close bond with a fellow orphan named Harsha, whom he came to regard as family. The two remained inseparable into adulthood. Vijay later secured employment with the Border Security Force. Seeking to provide Vijay with familial stability, Harsha arranged his marriage to a local woman named Saugandhika. The couple developed a mutual affection, though Vijay’s subsequent departure for a two-year military training program broke her. During his absence, Saugandhika entered into an extramarital relationship with a neighbour, Madan—a fact Vijay discovered through a letter from Harsha. Upon confronting her, Saugandhika admitted to the affair but insisted that she still loved Vijay. That night, drunk, Vijay returned home and allegedly witnessed Madan strangling Saugandhika in their room before losing consciousness. The following morning, Vijay was arrested by the police for her murder. With the police prepared to close the case based on the initial evidence, Vijay attempted to escape custody in order to establish his innocence.
Compelled by Vijay’s assertions of innocence, Subbanna chooses to shelter and care for him. He even assists in planning Vijay’s escape to another village. However, before their plan can be carried out, Vijay dies under unclear circumstances. In an effort to avoid suspicion or criminal charges, Subbanna discreetly disposes of Vijay’s body and thoroughly cleans the restaurant premises to eliminate any trace of the incident, by mutilating the body into small parts and throwing them into the kitchen's pyre along with other stock wood. Soon after, a regular customer begins to complain about a persistent unpleasant odour in the establishment, irritating Subbanna. Meanwhile, another patron—Shastry, a nosy and inquisitive local—grows suspicious of Subbanna’s behaviour and decides to investigate the matter further, partly driven by personal amusement.
As the investigation progresses, Mallikarjuna begins to suspect Vijay’s innocence, informed both by his findings and conversations with Harsha. Considering a successful case closure would expedite his transfer to his hometown—where his ailing wife is recovering—Mallikarjuna continues to pursue the identity of the real killer. His inquiries eventually lead him to Madan, whose whereabouts he begins to trace. Meanwhile, Subbanna receives a letter from Subhadra, who informs him that her marriage has ended poorly and expresses interest in rekindling their relationship, which brings Subbanna a sense of renewed happiness. Shastry—already suspicious—takes note of Subbanna’s sudden change in demeanor and following a confrontation in which Subbanna reacts strongly to Shastry’s probing, he becomes further convinced that something is wrong. Mallikarjuna, after hearing from Shastry and other locals about the unusual odour in the restaurant and Subbanna’s increasingly erratic behaviour, uncovers that Madan is in fact Subbanna’s stepbrother. This revelation leads him to confront Subbanna directly.
Subbanna discloses the full truth regarding Madan, a criminal with whom he has long been estranged. On one occasion, a drunken Madan forcibly entered Subbanna’s restaurant after hours demanding money. During this confrontation, Subbanna discovers a collection of photographs in Madan’s possession, which include images of Vijay and Saugandhika. These photos reveal that Madan has been involved in multiple extramarital affairs, using the threat of exposure to extort money from those involved. Saugandhika was Madan’s most recent victim; lacking financial resources, she was killed by Madan, who then sought to implicate Vijay in the murder. When Subbanna attempted to prevent Madan from stealing money and forcibly removed him from the premises, he found Madan dead, leading to a state of panic. Subsequently, Subbanna disposed of Madan’s body in the same manner as Vijay’s. This revelation explains Subbanna’s decision to protect Vijay from the police, as he recognized him from the photographs and felt a sense of responsibility for the crimes committed by his stepbrother.
Shocked by Subbanna’s confession, Mallikarjuna demands that he surrender to the police, presenting a recording of their conversation as evidence. However, upon discovering that the recorder was without battery and no conversation was captured, Subbanna mocks Mallikarjuna. In response, Mallikarjuna strikes Subbanna, inadvertently causing a fatal injury when a nail pierces Subbanna’s temple. Aware that Head Constable Mamtha Kini—one of his subordinates who is aware Subbanna was last seen by him—is in collusion with a lawyer who has had previous disputes with Mallikarjuna, he opts to dispose of Subbanna’s body in the same manner as those of Madan and Vijay. After completing this, Mallikarjuna dies from ingesting a drink laced with rat poison, which Subbanna had given him before his death. The investigation remains open, with the restaurant sealed off as a crime scene. Subhadra, entering the restaurant through the back door one morning, discovers her letter partially burnt on the stove and is left devastated.