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Director Shashank’s ‘Brat’ follows Krishna (Darling Krishna), a young man from a middle-class family. With financial struggles at every turn, his dreams take a backseat — thanks to his father, Mahadevaiah (Achyuth Kumar), a head constable, faithful to his job. Krishna has cricket in his blood, but he ends up doing odd jobs for a living. His dreams of a career in cricket slowly fade away.
Krishna’s life takes a turn when he accidentally bumps into a bookie. He uses his cricket skills in the betting world and makes money. The bookie soon cheats Krishna. The situation takes a deadly turn when one of his friends, who had lent money to him, ends life, unable to cope with the pressure.
The director ramps up the tension, weaving a web of twists and turns to keep the audience engaged, as Krishna navigates the dark aftermath of his friend’s tragic death. With intense scenes, the movie transforms into a gripping thriller post interval.
The film explores the blurred lines between good and bad, complexities of father-son relationships, and the complicated bond we share with money. It drives home the point that while money is not everything, it is hard to achieve anything without it.
The background score complements the mood of each scene. The action sequences are well-choreographed and the comedy is well-written.
Darling Krishna steals the show with his stellar performance. While Achyuth Kumar delivers a commendable performance, Dragon Manju and Ramesh Indira are convincing.