Gharga

Gharga
Directed byM. Shashidhar
Written byM. Shashidhar
Produced byAsshwini Ramprasaad
Starring
CinematographyGuru Prasad Narnad
Edited byM. Shashidhar
Music byScore
  • Sukumar
  • Shri Hari
Songs
Production
company
ARC Musicq Pvt Ltd
Release date
  • 6 February 2026 (2026-02-06)
Running time
118 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageKannada

Gharga is a 2026 Indian Kannada-language mystery thriller film written and directed by M. Shashidhar and, produced by Ashwini Ramprasad.[1] The film features Arun Ramprasad, P. Sai Kumar and Sampath Raj in important roles.[2]

The film was released theatrically on 6 February 2026.

Plot

The film follows a novelist and researcher who travels to a mysterious village named Gharga while investigating unexplained incidents connected to a missing writer. As he delves deeper into the secrets of the region, he encounters hidden identities, folklore-driven beliefs and criminal conspiracies.

Cast

Music

The soundtrack is composed by Gurukiran, R. P. Patnaik, Shri Hari and C. Girinadh. The background score is composed by Sukumar and Shri Hari

Track listing
No.TitleLyricsMusicSinger(s)Length
1."Vennela Thunaka"V. Nagendra PrasadShri HariNadeera Banu3:11
2."Bangi Sediro"V. Nagendra PrasadGurukiranVijay Prakash, Gurukiran4:29
3."Neenu Nanage"A. P. ArjunR. P. PatnaikYazin Nizar3:53
4."Call Of Rudra" C. GirinandhDeepak2:22

Release and reception

Gharga was released in theatres on 6 February 2026 across Karnataka.[3]

A Sharadhaa of Cinema Express rated it 3 out of 5 and was positive towards the screenplay.[4] Y Maheshwara Reddy of Bangalore Mirror rated it 2.5 out of 5 and stated that, "it is filled with actors, but the roles are so shallow that it is not clear why they appear and disappear from the screen".[5] Susmita Sameera of The Times of India stated it as "an ambitious mystery lost in its own shadows" and gave a rating of 2 out of 5.[6] Deccan Herald rated it 1.5 out of 5 and described it as an ambitious mystery drama that struggles with narrative coherence.[7]

References

  1. ^ Sharadhaa, A. (5 February 2026). "Gharga producer Asshwini Ramprasad: Cinema is always a gamble". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 14 June 2026.
  2. ^ "Ashwini Ramprasad's son Arun to debut in a horror thriller". The Times of India. Retrieved 11 February 2026.
  3. ^ "Gharga trailer unveiled; Arun Ramprasad's debut locks release date". Cinema Express. Retrieved 11 February 2026.
  4. ^ Sharadhaa, A. (6 February 2026). "Gharga Movie Review: Crime and myth effectively come together in this compelling film". Cinema Express. Retrieved 14 June 2026.
  5. ^ Reddy, Y Maheswara (7 February 2026). "Kannada Movie Review–Seat Edge: Part funny, part frightening". Bangalore Mirror. Retrieved 14 June 2026.
  6. ^ Sameera, Susmita (7 February 2026). "Gharga Movie Review, Trailer, & Show timings at Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 14 June 2026.
  7. ^ "Gharga movie review: Ambitious mystery drama lost in chaos". Deccan Herald. Retrieved 11 February 2026.

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