NaakuMukha (Kannada with English Subtitles)

NaakuMukha at Victory Cinema NaakuMukha brings a Kannada murder mystery to Victory Cinema through the parallel journeys of a police inspector and a crime reporter. Each begins investigating a series of killings from a different direction, following clues and questioning people connected to the victims. Their inquiries appear to be moving towards dead ends until an important pattern emerges: every person murdered carried a hidden past filled with troubling secrets. Written and directed by Kushan Gowda, the thriller stars Darshan Raghavaiah, Amrutha Iyengar, Kushan Gowda, Bala Rajwadi and Avish Raj. The film arrives in cinemas on March 3, 2023, in Kannada with English subtitles. Two investigations, one mystery The central mystery begins with multiple murders that do not immediately reveal a connection. Police procedure demands evidence, timelines and links, while crime reporting depends upon observation, sources and willingness to ask questions others avoid. NaakuMukha places these methods beside one another, allowing each investigation to discover details the other may overlook. As clues disappear and assumptions fail, attention shifts from the circumstances of each death to the lives the victims lived before they were killed. Their concealed histories may explain why they were selected, but every revelation also introduces another person with a reason to hide the truth carefully. The police search for evidence The police inspector represents the search for answers. He must examine crime scenes, compare statements and distinguish evidence from stories shaped by fear or self-protection. An investigation becomes difficult when the victims appear unrelated and the killer leaves clues. Pressure increases with every unsolved death because the absence of a clear suspect creates uncertainty about who may be targeted next. The inspector cannot depend upon instinct alone; he needs a connection strong enough to survive scrutiny. When the victims’ questionable pasts come into focus, the investigation gains direction, but it becomes more dangerous because buried secrets rarely remain hidden willingly. The reporter follows another trail The crime reporter approaches the murders from outside the official system. Journalism can reach witnesses who distrust police, uncover rumours ignored by investigators and expose relationships hidden behind appearances. Yet the reporter also faces risks. Publishing an incomplete theory can damage innocent people, while asking the right question may alert someone determined to protect a secret. NaakuMukha uses the reporter’s independent inquiry to widen the mystery beyond files and forensic details. The search moves through conversations, histories and contradictions suggesting the victims were not random targets. Information becomes valuable, but deciding whom to trust becomes difficult as the case deepens. Every victim carried a secret The revelation that the victims share histories changes the meaning of the murders. A person may appear respectable while carrying betrayals or crimes from an earlier period. The killer may be punishing those actions, silencing people who know too much or using the past to disguise another motive. NaakuMukha invites audiences to question whether apparent victims can have caused suffering and whether hidden wrongdoing changes how justice should operate. The mystery does not become simpler once the common link is found. Instead, every secret creates suspects who may possess both a motive for revenge and a reason to mislead investigators. Darshan Raghavaiah and the ensemble Darshan Raghavaiah appears as Ragdeep, with Amrutha Iyengar as Amrutha and Kushan Gowda performing as Samrat. Bala Rajwadi plays D’Souza, while Avish Raj appears as Danny. The ensemble is designed around characters who may possess different pieces of the mystery and reasons for revealing or withholding information. Their relationships give the investigation an emotional and psychological dimension beyond the mechanics of solving crimes. A statement that sounds convincing in one scene may gain another meaning after a hidden relationship is exposed. The cast supports a suspense structure in which behaviour, silence and personal history become as important as visible evidence. Written and directed by Kushan Gowda Kushan Gowda directs NaakuMukha and is credited with the story and screenplay, while Halaguru Venkatesh contributes dialogue. The project brings together the demands of a police investigation, the curiosity of crime journalism and the atmosphere of a horror-tinged thriller. Rather than presenting the killer immediately, the narrative is built around questions, delayed connections and gradual discovery of a shared past. The title suggests several faces or identities, matching a story in which people may present one version of themselves while concealing another. Each new layer encourages audiences to reconsider what they believed about the victims, suspects and investigators encountered earlier. Madikeri, Kushalnagara and Bengaluru The film was shot across Madikeri, Kushalnagara and Bengaluru, allowing the mystery to move between atmospheric landscapes and familiar urban surroundings. Remote roads, misty terrain and isolated spaces strengthen the uncertainty surrounding the murders, while city locations bring institutions, media activity and crowded environments into the investigation. Cinematographer Rangaswamy S. shapes the visual presentation in a widescreen format suited to suspense, concealed movement and confrontations. The changing locations prevent the case from feeling confined to one neighbourhood. As the inspector and reporter follow different leads, the geography of the film reflects the widening network of secrets connecting the victims together. Music by R. Hari Babu R. Hari Babu composes the music for NaakuMukha, supporting the movement between investigation, emotional tension and horror. The soundtrack includes the NaakuMukha title track, sung by Ramya N.S.K., Tholada Betege, performed by R. Hari Babu, and Aluvudaadare, sung by Vijay Prakash. The title track can introduce the film’s identity and layered mystery, while the other songs provide emotional and thematic variation within the thriller. Background music is especially important when characters search unfamiliar places, realise that information has been concealed or sense danger before it becomes visible. In a cinema, the score and sound design strengthen anticipation across the auditorium. Production and technical presentation Producer and lead actor Darshan Raghavaiah presents the film under the Dhwani Cine Creations banner, with Ranganath K. as co-producer and Shukra Films associated with distribution. P. Mariswamy handles editing, while Jaguar Sannappa is credited with stunt choreography. The film carries an adults-only certificate and runs for approximately 136 minutes. That classification signals mature murder themes and thriller intensity intended for adult viewers. The runtime gives the story space to establish investigations, introduce principal characters and reveal connections between victims. Editing remains essential because every clue must appear at the right moment without exposing the answers too early to audiences. Kannada with English subtitles Victory Cinema presents NaakuMukha in Kannada with English subtitles, allowing audiences to experience original performances while following every important line clearly. Subtitles are useful in a mystery where a small phrase, contradiction or change in testimony may alter the investigation. They also make the film accessible to Bengaluru viewers who enjoy Kannada thrillers but prefer written support for rapid dialogue and regional expression. The adults-only certificate should be considered before booking, as the film centres on murder, hidden wrongdoing, fear and disturbing revelations. For suspense audiences, the theatrical setting offers focused viewing without distractions during important major clues and twists. Watch NaakuMukha at Victory Cinema Watch NaakuMukha at Victory Cinema and enter a case where every answer reveals another identity. The police inspector and crime reporter begin from different positions, but the victims’ shared secrets pull both searches towards the same dangerous truth. Darshan Raghavaiah, Amrutha Iyengar, Kushan Gowda, Bala Rajwadi and Avish Raj lead a Kannada thriller shaped by murder, deception and consequences of a buried past. Victory Cinema welcomes mystery lovers from across Bengaluru to experience the film with English subtitles and powerful theatrical sound. Check showtimes, select preferred seats and book directly on victorycinema.in without booking fees for an intense big-screen investigation.