Six Kannada Films Releasing Today on July 4: Hebbuli Cut, Tapassi, More
Friday, July 4, 2025
Bengaluru, July 4, 2025: Kannada film fans are in for a busy day, with six new movies hitting theaters. The lineup covers just about everything—action, drama, social themes, and some emotional stories too. You’ll see women-led plots, underworld drama, and some out-of-the-box emotional journeys. The films dropping are Hebbuli Cut, Tapassi, Capital City, Kapata Nataka Sootradhari, Pendrive, and Jungle Mangal. Basically, a solid mix for every kind of moviegoer.
1. TapassiPlot: A women-centric drama featuring Crazy Star V Ravichandran in a special role, Tapassi explores themes of resilience and empowerment. Directed by Spencer Matthew under Bengaluru Movies, the film showcases debutante Amayra Goswami as the lead, supported by Bhaskar, Anusha Kini, Atharva, Sachin, and Gubbi Nataraj.
Highlights: Spencer Matthew doubles as cinematographer and art director, with Arav Rashik’s background score and Arun P Thomas’ editing adding depth. The film promises a visually rich narrative with a strong female protagonist.
Why Watch?: For fans of meaningful cinema with a stellar ensemble and Ravichandran’s charismatic presence.
2. Capital CityPlot: Directed by R Anantharaju, Capital City is a high-octane action drama set in Bengaluru’s underworld during the 1990s. Ravi Shankar plays a pivotal role, with debutant Rajeev Reddy as the protagonist navigating challenges in a gritty setting. Prerana shines as the leading lady.
Highlights: The film blends action with emotional depth, featuring music by Nag and cinematography by Pradeep. Supporting actors include Suman, Sharath Lohitashva, and KS Sridhar.
Why Watch?: Perfect for those who love action-packed stories with a nostalgic touch of Bengaluru’s underbelly.
3. Kapata Nataka SootradhariPlot: A satirical take on societal discrimination and exploitation, this film, directed by Dheeraj MV under VSK Cinemas, unfolds in a 1,000-year-old North Karnataka temple. Dheeraj and Abhiram Arjun lead a cast of over 100 artists.
Highlights: Veeresh NT’s cinematography and Prasanna Kumar MS’s music enhance the film’s social commentary. The temple setting adds a unique historical backdrop.
Why Watch?: For its bold narrative that holds a mirror to society with a touch of political satire.
4. PendrivePlot: Starring Malashree, Tanisha Kuppanda, and Kishan, this action-packed film directed by Sebastian David revolves around a controversial theme inspired by last year’s “pendrive” buzz in Karnataka. Tanisha plays a police officer in this high-stakes drama.
Highlights: V Nagendra Prasad’s music and PVR Swami’s cinematography elevate the film’s intensity. Producers N Hanumantharaju and Lion S Venkatesh faced challenges, including anonymous calls, to bring this film to the audience.
Why Watch?: For its topical relevance and Malashree’s power-packed performance.
5. Hebbuli CutPlot: Inspired by Kichcha Sudeep’s 2017 film Hebbuli and its iconic hairstyle, this emotional drama, directed by Bhimarao Paidoddi and presented by Ninasam Satish, explores a character’s life challenges influenced by Sudeep’s stardom. The cast includes Mounesh Natarang, Ananya Niharika, and Mahadev Hadapad.
Highlights: Based on a real incident, the film’s screenplay and dialogues by Anant Shandrey, paired with Deepak Yaragera’s cinematography and Navaneet Shyam’s music, create a gripping narrative.
Why Watch?: For its heart-wrenching storytelling and unique connection to Kannada cinema’s cultural impact.
6. Jungle MangalPlot: Details about Jungle Mangal remain limited, but it’s one of the six films releasing this Friday, promising a fresh narrative to captivate audiences.
Highlights: As a lesser-known title, it adds an element of surprise to the weekend’s lineup.
Why Watch?: For those who enjoy discovering hidden gems in Kannada cinema.
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