Yajamana (2019 film)

Yajamana (pronunciationⓘ) is a 2019 Indian Kannada-language social action film written and directed by V. Harikrishna and Pon Kumaran and produced by Shylaja Nag and B. Suresha.

It also features an ensemble cast of Thakur Anoop Singh, Devaraj, P. Ravi Shankar, Dhananjay in key supporting roles.

Hulidurga is maintained by chieftain Hulikar Nayaka's daughter Kaveri's love interest Krishna, who is the protector of the village's oil mill.

Krishna opposes and warns the people of Devi Shetty's plan to infiltrate and plunder all the oil resources of the village and that they were bound to lose everything, if they were to pledge co-operation.

Pulla Reddy, his supporter arrives to meet Krishna in the name of an ally, to put an end to Devi Shetty.

Devi Shetty hatches a vice plan and Krishna gets arrested by police on the grounds of stocking illegal oil.

[10] Sunayana Suresh of The Times of India gave the film a rating of 3/5 and wrote "Yajamana is definitely a must-watch for fans of commercial cinema.

"[13] A Shardhha From  The New Indian Express wrote "Yajamana does put in a serious thought on globalisation and monopoly, and comes out with both mass and class elements, holding good for all kinds of audience.

"[14] SHASHIPRASAD S.M of Deccan Chronicle wrote "Along with the oil, Yajamana is mixed well with a short love story, in which Rashmika as Kaveri is paired opposite Darshan and the rest of it garnished with comedy and loads of action in addition to challenging dialogues.

"[15] Aravind Shwetha of The News Minute gave the film a rating of 3/5 and wrote "The movie is predictable but that can be overlooked as it is a strong family entertainer with the necessary commercial elements.