Synopsis

Yadha Yadha Hi

Priyanka Shetty (Hariprriya), the wife of wealthy businessman Rahul, shoots police officer Aditya Varma (Vasishta Simha) to death at a resort house in Munnar and is quickly arrested. The case attracts wide media attention. During police interrogation — and later in a press conference after she is granted bail — Priyanka claims that Aditya raped her before the shooting and insists that she did nothing wrong by killing her rapist. Using her wealth and connections, Priyanka bribes a supposedly corrupt police officer, Ashoke Teja (Diganth), to obtain insider information about the investigation, hoping to better prepare for her court case. Ashoke soon arrives at her house in Bangalore to speak with her. Priyanka claims that she first met Aditya two years ago at a function. However, Ashoke quickly debunks this with his inside knowledge. He presents documents proving that Priyanka and Aditya had known each other since college — and reveals another shocking detail: Rahul, her husband, is actually gay. Ashoke warns her that the prosecution is aware of this and will likely argue that her marriage is one of convenience, while her true lover was Aditya — which would undermine her rape accusation. Cornered, Priyanka confesses more. She admits she and Aditya were lovers in college, but she broke up with him due to his anger issues and possessiveness. Years later, they reconnected and began meeting frequently.

Release: 2 Jun 2023
Run time: 131 min
Language: Kannada

Cast & crew

DI Diganth Manchale Ashok Teja alias Adarsh Bhat

Vasishta N. Simha Cast

Hariprriya Priyanka Shetty VA Vasishta Simha ACP Aditya Varma AV Avinash Avinash Bhat SR Sricharan Pakala Composer

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Cinema Express

2023-06-03

Credit must be given to the original writer of the Spanish film, who etched a conversational crime story. Since Yadha Yadha Hi is an adaptation, it does have a ready reckoner in place, which the filmmaker could have made good use of. However, director Ashok Teja stumbles when it comes to ensuring a crisp screenplay. The plotline is marred by excessive twists and turns, occasionally leaving the audience confused. For instance, the film introduces Adarsh Bhat as a character who seeks Ashok Teja’s assistance in investigating the disappearance of his father, only to later reveal that Ashok Teja himself is, in fact, Adarsh Bhat. Furthermore, the film suffers from its duration, as it could have benefited from some trimming to maintain a more engaging experience. When it comes to performances, Hariprriya’s acting, which sees a blend of determination, vulnerability, and cunning, command attention.

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