From 'Manga Maaya' and 'Loop' to 'Dhruti': 5 new Kannada movies releasing this week

From gritty mysteries to heartwarming stories, there is truly a genre for every movie lover at the cinemas today. Here's a look at the new Kannada releases hitting the big screen today.

Manga Maaya

What starts as an underdog’s revenge theft quickly turns into a claustrophobic nightmare for a lodge boy trapped with his prize. Manga Maaya is a fresh genre-bender from Prasad Puttur that’s already taking Coastal Karnataka by storm with its unique mix of mystery and laughs.

Mathe Male Hoyyuthide

A unique love story, Mathe Male Hoyyuthide weaves two distinct time periods into one heartfelt journey and is presented by Suma under the banner of Sri Gavirangananath Swamy Pictures.

Dhruti

Starring Anchal Gowda, Bhavana Reddy and Prashanth Soppimath in key roles, this Jagadish M directorial revolves around the life of a tennis player whose world is shattered by a violent attack. Over a gripping 93 minutes, the film moves past the pain to focus on her inspiring fight to reclaim her life and demand justice.

Operation D

Kannada thriller Operation D revolves around a high-profile assassination and the chaotic investigation that follows afterwards. After dodging a deadly plot against his own life, Ashutosh goes into a dangerous world of deception to expose the truth. It’s a race against time to find the killers before they strike again.

Loop

Starring Shashi Kiran and Shobitha in key roles, this gripping thriller revolves around the dangerous world of corporate betting. Directed by Yashwantha Hassan, the movie is produced by Yallappa SK and Umesh KN.