Ekka Kannada Movie

Ekka is a 2025 Indian movie directed by Rohit Padaki starring Yuva Rajkumar, Sanjana Anand, Sampaada and Atul Kulkarni. The feature film is produced by Ashwini Puneeth Rajkumar, Jayanna, Bhogendra and Yogi G Raj and the music composed by Charan Raj.

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Muttu seeks his deceitful friend Ramesh in Bengaluru, becoming entangled in the city's dark underworld. His journey through challenges involves action, emotions, love, friendship, and a search for justice.

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In Theaters: USA  INDIA  

Language: Kannada
Director: Rohit Padaki

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CRITICAL RESPONSE

Ekka, a Kannada gangster drama starring Yuva Rajkumar and directed by Rohit Padaki, receives a mixed critical reception. While Yuva Rajkumar’s performance is acknowledged for its dedication and intensity, the film itself is critiqued for its over-reliance on genre clichés and predictable narrative. Critics point out that Ekka follows a familiar gangster template—complete with sudden character reversals and moral messaging—but fails to elevate its storytelling. Despite a strong first half filled with action and emotional build-up, the overall experience is let down by formulaic developments and underwhelming payoff. Some reviewers appreciated its entertainment value in parts, but most agree that the film doesn’t fully capitalize on its potential or the star power of its lead.

Verdict:

Ekka is a standard action-gangster film that offers occasional thrills but ultimately suffers from predictable plotting and underwhelming execution. Yuva Rajkumar tries hard, but the script doesn’t rise to match his effort.

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Cast & Crew Details:

	Yuva Rajkumar
	Sanjana Anand
	Sampaada
	Atul Kulkarni
	Shruthi Krishna
	Poornachandra Mysore
	Rahul Dev Shetty
	Sadhu Kokila

Director: Rohit Padaki
Producers: Ashwini Puneeth Rajkumar, Jayanna, Bhogendra, Yogi G Raj
Music Director: Charan Raj
Cinematographer: Satya P Hegde
Editor: Deepu S Kumar
Original Story Writers: Rohit Padaki, Vikram Hathwar