Rakkasapuradol – A Gripping Face-Off Between Superstition and Science Rating: ★★★★☆ (4/5)

The Plot: The Demon of Rakkasapura vs. The Fire-Ghost

The story follows Shiva (Raj B. Shetty), a Police Sub-Inspector battling clinical depression. After months of psychiatric treatment, he is posted to the eerie Kaglavadi station in Kollegal. His arrival is marked by a dark omen: a crow falls dead atop the Shivalinga in Rakkasapura, sparking rumors of a looming catastrophe.
Soon, a series of gruesome discoveries rock the village. Starting with the MLA’s daughter, Shobha, bodies begin piling up on the infamous ‘Emme Gudda’ hill. As the locals cower in fear, blaming the legendary “Kolli Devva” (Fire-Ghost), Shiva senses a more human evil at play. What follows is a high-stakes investigation that unearths chilling twists in the heart of Chamarajanagar.

The Performance: A Tale of Two Halves
The film belongs to its leads. While Raj B. Shetty delivers a nuanced and grounded performance as the troubled cop in the first half, the second half finds its soul in Anirudh Bhat, who steals the spotlight with a powerhouse performance. The supporting cast, featuring veterans like B. Suresha and Gopal Deshpande, adds immense depth to the rural setting.
Technical Brilliance

• Direction: Ravi Saranga masterfully balances local rituals and sharp dialogues with a tight screenplay.
• Cinematography: William David’s lens captures the haunting beauty of Kollegal, making the landscape a character of its own.
• Music: Arjun Janya’s background score is the heartbeat of the film, amplifying the suspense and keeping the audience on the edge of their seats.
  The Verdict
  Rakkasapuradol is a rare thriller that respects its cultural roots while delivering modern-day chills. If you love a mystery that keeps you guessing until the very end, this one is a must-watch!
  Movie: Rakkasapuradol
  Director: Ravi Saranga
  Cast: Raj B. Shetty, Anirudh Bhat, Swathishta Krishnan, Archana Kottige, and others.