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Karavali
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Kannada24 Jul 2026U/A 16+ · 16+Action · Drama · Adventure · Thriller
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Mixed16+
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A coastal Karnataka drama built around the Kambala buffalo race, framed as a violent power struggle between a landlord and a young…
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CBFC: U/A 16+
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A Sharadhaa · 24 Jul 2026
Cinema Express calls Karavali a compelling, honestly told meditation on tradition, legacy and class, praising cinematography, score and the… Read it there →
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78
Shilpa D · 25 Jul 2026
Kannada Prabha praises the film's craft, cinematography, music and buffalo-human bond but faults a weak screenplay and formulaic revenge plotting,… Read it there →
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65
Sruthi Ganapathy Raman · 24 Jul 2026
Hollywood Reporter India finds Karavali visually rich and tightly edited but emotionally distant, arguing the film leans on songs instead of… Read it there →
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48
Vivek M.V. · 24 Jul 2026
The Hindu's critic praises Ganiga's immersive craft, cinematography, editing and score, but faults an underdeveloped lead character, escalating… Read it there →
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45
ಅಭಿಲಾಷ್ ಪಿ.ಎಸ್. · 24 Jul 2026
Prajavani's critic says Karavali abandons a chance to explore Kambala culture deeply in favour of a revenge plot, faulting casting and screenplay… Read it there →
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35
Pranati A S · 24 Jul 2026
Deccan Herald finds an interesting premise about a coveted chair undone by shallow characterisation and unanswered motivations, calling it a… Read it there →
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32
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Synopsis
Karavali is a film that explores the struggles between man and nature, set against the raw, untamed beauty of coastal Karnataka. The story revolves around the world of Kambala, a traditional annual buffalo race, showcasing the unique culture and challenges of the region.
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Gurudatha GanigaDirector · Writer
Chandrasekhar BandiyappaWriter
Sachin BasrurMusic
Abhimanyu SadanandanCinematography
Praveen KalEditing
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