His performance is measured and sincere, but the dubbing places an invisible wall between the actor and the audience.Read at source
Karavali 2026 
Synopsis
Karavali
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.
- Director
- Gurudatha Ganiga
- Release
- 24 Jul 2026 · Week recap
- Run time
- 126 min
- Language
- Kannada
Cast & crew
Prajwal Devaraj Cast 
Raj B. Shetty Cast SA Sampada Hulivana Cast RA Ramesh Indira Cast GO Govinde Gowda Cast NI Niranjan Raju Cast 
Sushmitha Bhat Bhoomi GU Gurudatha Ganiga Director, Producer CH Chandrashekar Bandiyappa Writer SA Sachin Basrur Composer AB Abhimanyu Sadanandan Cinematographer PR Pratheek Shetty Editor Reviews
Indian-media reviews, grouped by reception.
Critics' consensus
Mixed
Across 3 available source-linked Indian-media reviews for Karavali, reception is mixed. The scored review is 50/100.
Best forViewers looking for action and adventure in Kannada cinema.
All 3 reviews shown
With beautiful visuals and intriguing ideas, Gurudatta Ganiga's coastal drama, starring Prajwal Devaraj with Raj B Shetty in an extended cameo, offers moments of genuine thrill but ultimately feels incomplete due to its lack of clarity and depth.Read at source
Pratheek Shetty’s editing is impressive, with seamless transitions keeping you wrapped in the film’s world.Read at source
Media & trailers
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Details
Soundtrack
Technical specs
- Release date
- 24 Jul 2026
- Run time
- 126 min
- Language
- Kannada
- Country
- IN
- Director
- Gurudatha Ganiga
Trivia
- The film was written, directed, and produced by Gurudatha Ganiga.
- The movie stars Prajwal Devaraj, Raj B. Shetty, and Sampada Hulivana in lead roles.
- The film was released on 24 July 2026.
- The background score and soundtrack were composed by Sachin Basrur.
- The title track 'Baa Karavalige' was released on 25 June 2026.
- Sushmitha Bhat appears in the film in a special appearance as Bhumi.
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