'Chitrakatha' Kannada Movie Review: A Psychological thriller which needs your attention

Cast: Sujeeth Rathod, Sudha Rani, Dilip Raj

Directed By: Yashasvi Balaaditya

Chitrakatha is the story of an aspiring filmmaker Rana (Sujeeth Rathod) who wants to create a name in Kannada Film Industry. Due to multiple rejections, he loses his confidence and become a chronic alcoholic. Seeing his condition a friend and bartender advice him to meet an Aghori Sadhu who can help him to fulfill his desire.

His friends take him on a trip to Kasargod, while on a trip he faces different incidents which turns him to mentally effected.

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This leads him to meet a psychiatrist Samaya (Sudharani) who during the councilling session tells him a story of Uttam Varma (Dilip Raj) who apparently has been through similar situations. During the course of the story narration, Rana realizes a connection between him and Uttam.

Chitrakatha is a psychological thriller which involves the audience who guesses each and every time a scene unfolds, The director Yashasvi tried to showcase a compelling story that is relatable. However, the screenplay becomes more gripping in the second half of the film. Newbie Sujeeth Rathod is one to watch out for, He has done a fine job of a frustrated filmmaker who wants to achieve is the goal. Both Dilip and Sudharani shine in their respective roles.

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The film also tries to put some supernatural elements to the film which quite work for the film.

If you are a fan of thrillers then this will be a fine offer for you.