ವೆಂಕ್ಯಾ
Director: Sagar Puranik
Language: Kannada
Year: 2024
Duration: 127
Producer: Pavan Wadeyar, Apeksha Wadeyar, Avinaash V Rai, Mohanlal Menon
Director Statement: Sagar Puranik, Shreenidhi DS
Writers: Sagar Puranik, Shreenidhi DS
Cinematographer Name: Pranav Mulay
Editor Name: Shashank Narayana
Producers: Pavan Wadeyar, Apeksha Wadeyar, Avinaash V Rai, Mohanlal Menon
Key Cast: Sagar Puranik, Rupali Sood
Other Credits: Music – Hemanth Jois
Screenings / Awards: IFFI, Kalinga International Film Festival, Bengaluru international film festival
Synopsis
In the chaotic city of Hubballi, small-time goon Venkya faces financial ruin and a bedridden father. His only hope is to find his estranged brother, Ganya, in exchange for property rights. Using social media, Venkya tracks Ganya’s impact on various communities. His journey takes him across India, exposing him to the country’s rich cultural diversity. Along the way, Venkya faces scams, encounters compassionate strangers, and undergoes profound personal transformation. Venkya’s journey evolves into a quest for self-discovery and redemption. Ultimately, he confronts the culmination of his odyssey, reflecting on the enduring bonds of family and humanity.