Darkness) is a 2010 Indian Kannada-language film written directed by journalist Agni Shridhar, starring Shiva Rajkumar and Padmapriya.

While Sundaranatha Suvarna is brilliant in camera work, Sandeep Chowta is equally good as a music director.

Sandeep Chowta, Nrutanrutya and the art department have worked hard to translate their director’s vision, which cannot escape loopholes.

“Tamassu” may disappoint the average Shivanna “abhimani” but is a better product from a ‘debutant’ director" [4] A critic from Bangalore Mirror wrote  "The background music is loud and hampers a decent sleep while watching the film.

Award consists of cash prize Rs 75,000 and 100 gram silver medal each for director and producer.