Kamal Sridevi is a 2025 Indian Kannada-language drama thriller film written and directed by V. A. Sunil Kumar. Produced by B. K. Dhanalakshmi for Swarnambika Pictures, it stars Sachin Cheluvarayaswamy, Sangeetha Bhat and Akshitha Bopaiah, with Kishore and Ramesh Indira in supporting roles. The film was released on 19 September 2025.
Plot Set in Bengaluru, the film opens with the discovery of a young woman's murder in a lodge. The police investigation reveals that the victim, Devika, had been living under the alias "Sridevi." The narrative unfolds through multiple viewpoints, examining the secrets of those connected to her and reflecting on themes of identity, survival and personal choice.
Cast Sachin Cheluvarayaswamy Sangeetha Bhat as Devika / Sridevi Akshitha Bopaiah Kishore Ramesh Indira
Production Kamal Sridevi was written and directed by V. A. Sunil Kumar. The film's cinematography was handled by Nagesh V. Acharya, editing by Jnanesh B. Matad, and music composed by Keerthan K. S. It was produced by B. K. Dhanalakshmi under the Swarnambika Pictures banner.
Release The film was released theatrically across India on 19 September 2025.
Reception The film received a mixed response from critics.
Cinema Express called it "a relentless woman-driven suspense thriller," praising the strong female characters but pointing to uneven pacing. The Times of India found the multi-perspective storytelling engaging but felt the runtime and repeated flashbacks weakened the impact. Deccan Herald was more critical, rating it 1.5/5 and describing it as "a tiresome watch" with weak execution.
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