Shakhahaari

Shakhahaari

Mastikatte Subramanya "Subbanna" Bhat is a middle-aged, soft-spoken chef who operates a small vegetarian restaurant in a rural village—a family-run establishment passed down through three generations. Having remained unmarried following a separation from his girlfriend Subhadra, Subbanna continues to observe her daily as she passes by on a bus route behind the restaurant and exchanges glances with him. One day, an injured fugitive named Vijay—who has escaped police custody and sustained gunshot wounds during an encounter with a unit led by Sub-Inspector Mallikarjuna Hiremath—collapses inside Subbanna's restaurant. Although initially hesitant, Subbanna chooses to conceal Vijay's presence when questioned by the authorities and provides him shelter in his bedroom located at the rear of the establishment. While caring for his injuries, Subbanna learns about Vijay's background and circumstances. Vijay, who was raised in an orphanage, formed a close bond with a fellow orphan named Harsha, whom he came to regard as family. The two remained inseparable into adulthood. Vijay later secured employment with the Border Security Force.

Director

Sandeep Sunkad

Release

16 Feb 2024

Run time

146 min

Language

Kannada