“Kothalavadi”, releasing on 1 August 2025, is a Kannada language social action-drama film with a duration of 2 hours 24 minutes and receives a UA16+ certificate. Directed by Sriraj, this film centers on the battle between power, greed and justice.
Kothalavadi Plot
Set in a drought-stricken village ‘Kothalavadi’, where a greedy scrap dealer forces the villagers into illegal sand mining, leading to bloodshed and power-hungry in the village. Meanwhile, the fate of the village gets entangled in the collision of a stubborn police officer, a cheated colleague and a cunning politician. As the situation worsens, the villagers have to decide whether they will move forward free from their greed or drown in it.
Kothalavadi Cast
- Prithvi Ambar
- Kavya Shaiva
- Rajesh Natranga
- Manasi Sudhir
- Gopal Deshpande
- Avinash
- Raghav Ramanakoppa
- Chetan Gandharva
Kothalavadi Production Team
The film is directed by Sriraj, who has also written the story, while the dialogues are written by Raghu Needuvalli. The film is produced by Pushpa Arunkumar. Cinematography is done by Karthik S., and the film is edited by Ramisetty Pawan. The background score is composed by Abhinandan Kashyap, who is joined by Nishan Rai in the music department, while stunt direction is handled by Stun Sagar. The film is creating a buzz among the audience due to its rural social realism, tough characters and fast-paced sequences.
Kothalavadi Music
The film’s background score and playback singing is done by the duo of Abhinandan Kashyap and Nishan Rai, which perfectly bring out the dark and serious tone of the film.
Kothalavadi Budget
According to sources, the film’s estimated budget is between ₹10–12 crores, which can be considered a balanced mid-budget considering its setting, location shoots and cast.
Kothalavadi Box Office Collection
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| Day 1 | ₹ 0.35 Cr (est) |
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| Total | ₹ 0.35 Cr (est) |