Case of Kondana

Case of Kondana is a 2024 Indian Kannada-language thriller film directed by Devi Prasad Shetty, starring Vijay Raghavendra and Bhavana Menon in lead roles.

[1][2] It was reported that the film's story would take place over one night and is set in a fictional locality called Kondana in Bengaluru.

It was reported that Poornachandra Tejaswi was first signed to score music for the film, Vishwajith Rao as cinematographer and Bhavani Shankar as art director.

[7] It was reported that Raghavendra would reprise his role as a police officer, alongside Bhavana Menon, and that Kushee would play a doctor.

"[9] He stated that he drew inspiration from the cop roles portrayed by Devaraj and Shankar Nag in the past, and also his father-in-law, a former police officer.

He added, "Vijay Raghavendra as the cop, Bhavana Menon as Assistant Commissioner of Police and Kushee Ravi as a doctor at a government hospital fuel the storyline.

A critic from The Times of India rated the film 3 1⁄2 and wrote that "Case of Kondana is a finely crafted suspense thriller, executed to near perfection.

[17] A critic from The New Indian Express wrote that "Devi Prasad Shetty excels in creating a gripping atmosphere, seamlessly intertwining multiple storylines within the plot contributing to the complexity of the case; Despite a few predictable moments, the overall strength of the film shines through in its robust performances".

[18] A critic from Times Now wrote that "Devi Prasad Shetty's direction is commendable, creating a visually engaging experience with crisp cinematography that captures the essence of Kondana".