Marutha

Marutha

The story begins in Malenadu, where Eeshwar (Shreyas Manju), an engineering student, dreams of becoming a film director rather than focusing on his studies. His parents (played by Sharat Lohitashwa and Tara) struggle to keep him grounded, urging him to help with their small grocery business. Eeshwar spends most of his time with friends and his comic uncle Singarappa (Sadhu Kokila), indulging in mischief and cinema fantasies. During a family event, Eeshwar meets Ananya (Brinda Acharya), a charming young woman who moves into his neighborhood. He falls in love at first sight. Their budding romance takes a turn when Ananya disappears under mysterious circumstances after a train journey where Eeshwar loses his tablet while taking a selfie with her. Rumors spread that the two have eloped, forcing Eeshwar and his uncle to clear their names. Parallelly, the narrative introduces Anish Patil (Duniya Vijay), a tough crime branch officer investigating a human trafficking racket that exploits women through social media traps. His probe reveals a sinister network led by Matthew, who lures girls via fake profiles and sells them abroad. The investigation gains momentum when Anish finds Eeshwar and Ananya’s selfie, linking them to the case. As the search intensifies, shocking truths emerge: Ananya had a Facebook friend named Vivek Kulkarni, whose involvement points to a larger conspiracy.

Director

S. Narayan

Release

21 Nov 2025

Run time

156 min

Language

Kannada