Kapata Nataka Sutradhari

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Kapata Nataka Sutradhari
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Theatrical release poster
Directed byDhiraj MV
Written byDhiraj MV
Produced byV C Shanthamma Javaregowda
StarringAbhirama Arjuna, Dhiraj MV, Murali Shankar Shastry, Varun Gururaj
CinematographyVeeresh NTA
Edited byVasanth Kumar K
Music byPrasanna Kumar M S
Production
company
VSK Cinemas
Release date
  • July 4, 2025 (2025-07-04)(India)
Running time
92 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageKannada

Kapata Nataka Sutradhari is a 2025 Indian Kannada-language political satire film written and directed by Dhiraj MV. Produced by VSK [1] Cinemas [2] , the film stars Abhirama Arjuna, Dhiraj MV, Murali Shankar Shastry and Varun Gururaj. It was released theatrically on 4 July 2025. [3] [4]

Contents

Plot

The story follows a young man whose visit to a sacred site of another community sets off a series of events that reveal how political interests manipulate religious sentiments and social divisions. [5] [6]

Cast

Production

The film was produced under the VSK Cinemas banner. Cinematography was handled by Veeresh NTA, editing by Vasanth Kumar K, and music composition by Prasanna Kumar M S. [6] [4] [8]

Music

The film’s background score and songs were composed by Prasanna Kumar M S. [4]

Release

Kapata Nataka Sutradhari was released in Indian theatres on 4 July 2025, [3] and became available for streaming on Sun NXT from 22 August 2025. [4]

Reception

The Times of India noted the film’s attempt to use satire to address socio-political themes. [9] [3] The New Indian Express described it as a "new-age political satire" and highlighted its commentary on religious sentiments and politics. [6]

References

  1. "'ಕಪಟ ನಾಟಕ ಸೂತ್ರಧಾರಿ'ಯ ಟ್ರೈಲರ್ ಬಿಡುಗಡೆ | Public TV - Latest Kannada News, Public TV Kannada Live, Public TV News". 20 June 2025.
  2. "Dhiraj MV: Kapata Nataka Sutradhari will be India's first new-age political satire". 5 May 2025.
  3. 1 2 3 "Kapata Nataka Sutradhari Movie: Showtimes, Review, Songs, Trailer, Posters, News & Videos". The Times of India. Retrieved 6 September 2025.
  4. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 "Kapata Nataka Sutradhari Kannada Movie". Filmibeat. Retrieved 6 September 2025.
  5. "Kapata Nataka Sutradhari Movie Review: A satirical drama that entertains while it examines". The Times of India .
  6. 1 2 3 Sharadhaa, A. (24 June 2025). "New-age political satire, Kapata Nataka Sutradhari, gets a July release date". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 6 September 2025.
  7. M.V., Vivek (4 July 2025). "'Kapata Nataka Sutradhari' movie review: Dhiraj MV debuts with a brave political satire". The Hindu.
  8. "Kapata Nataka Sutradhari Movie Review: A sharp political satire that hits home". Cinema Express . 5 July 2025.
  9. "Dhiraj MV: Kapata Nataka Sutradhari will be India's first new-age political satire". 5 May 2025.