Kothalavadi
Greed devastates Kothalavadi as villagers, driven by desperation and corruption, pursue wealth through illegal sand mining. After a bus accident and a tragic child drowning, chaos erupts. Local power broker Babanna manipulates politics, inciting violence and betrayal, while Inspector Parashuram and orphaned Manji challenge the dark cycle consuming their community.
Kothalavadi, a village battered by famine, and lack of job opportunities, has its people desperately seeking survival. Amidst this hardship, Mohana, the only one managing to find employment through construction jobs, also helps provide work to others. But tragedy strikes—when a bus accident kills many seeking a better life, including Manji’s mother, leaving her orphaned. Manji, the leading lady, is devastated as the villagers believe their land is cursed. Amidst their despair, Babanna, a cunning scrap dealer and a master puppeteer, seizes the moment. He convinces the villagers that their land holds
hidden gold - the sand beneath the river - and lures them into illegal sand mining. Blinded by desperation and greed, they corrupt thesystem, fueling the rise of the sand mafia.
Babanna leaves behind his life of scrap dealing and becomes the head of the sand mafia in the village. With his influence growing, Mohana, his right-hand man, stands by him and enforces his will with brute force.
The police step in, but Mohana doesn’t hesitate to beat them back. When Inspector Balaraj and his team fall victim to his wrath, the media turns the spotlight on Kothalavadi. In response, the department sends IPS officer Parashuram, a man determined to end the chaos.
Guilt-ridden, the villagers surrender their mining vehicles to Parashuram, vowing to stop. Babanna, furious at their betrayal, lashes out, accusing them of selling their souls to Malini. But the next day, in a grand performance, he pretends remorse, urging the villagers to contest the elections instead. Fooled once more, they insist he run, pledging their support. And so, the battle lines are drawn -Babanna versus Malini, with Mohana and the Kothalavadi villagers caught in the middle.
As Kothalavadi marches towards the elections, the unanswered questions loom large—how did the children die? Will Babanna defeat Malini? And above all, will Mohana and the people of Kothalavadi finally realize their mistakes, or is greed too deeply rooted in their souls?
Mrs. Pushpa Arun Kumar, originally from a farming family in Hassan, married Arun Kumar from Padavarahalli, Mysore, a KSRTC bus driver, on April 14, 1985. They have two children: daughter Nandini, who married into a traditional family, and son Yash, a celebrated actor across India. United by their passion for cinema, Pushpa and Arun Kumar founded PA Productions and debuted with Kothalavadi, aiming to enrich the Kannada film industry.
Bangalore native SRIRAJ discovered his passion for films early in life, developing an obsession with directing. After completing his education, he trained at the Karnataka Film Directors Association and spent ten years as an assistant director. With experience as a writer and dialogue writer in Kannada cinema, he now directs PA Productions’ film Kothalavadi.
Karthik S discovered his passion for cinema right after completing his education, aiming to become a cinematographer. He began as an assistant to Naveen of Mufti fame, contributing to films like Premapujyam, Madagaja, Ammachi, and Inspector Vikram. Transitioning to an independent cameraman, his work on Once Upon a Time Jamaligudda caught the attention of Dolly Dhananjay, who then hired him as the cinematographer for Hoysala, produced by KRG Connects. Later, he also served as the cinematographer for JC by Dolly Productions. Now, he captures stunning visuals in PA Productions’ film Kothalavadi.
Vikas Vasishta has been practicing Carnatic classical music under Vid. Balasubrahmanya Sharma for 15 years. A finalist on Suvarna’s STAR SINGER reality show, he won the Radio Mirchi Best Male Singer State Award for “Nanu Manasaare” from the movie Manasaare and the Kempegowda Award. He has composed music for several Kannada films including Jeethu, Nam Gani Bcom Pass, Dhamaka, Long Drive, and Interval, and contributed to the award-winning play Gulle Nari (KIMA Music Awards 2014). With over 1,000 concerts across India and abroad—performing at venues like Hongkong and Bahrain Kannada Sangha—Vikas has also served as Music Director for Zee Kannada serials Mahadevi and Bramha Gantu. As the founder of Team Bhrame, he has collaborated with renowned artists such as Sonu Nigam, Karthik, Vijay Prakash, Rajesh Krishnan, and Gurukiran.
Born in Bangalore in 1982, R. Pavan is a seasoned film editor and colorist. His creative journey began with award-winning painting, which sparked his passion for media and led him to earn a diploma in filmmaking and VFX from CCTEK and Edit Institute. Over two decades, he has contributed to corporate films, ads, documentaries, and features, even serving as an associate director. In 2014, he debuted as chief editor on the Kannada film "Shuddhi," later honored with the Karnataka State Award for Best Feature Film in 2017. Pavan continues to broaden his expertise by collaborating with diverse directors on various projects.
Pruthvi Ambaar
Mangalore-born Pruthvi Ambaar began as a radio jockey and debuted in Tulu films before breaking through in the 2020 film Diya. Versatile in Kannada, Tamil, Telugu, and Marathi cinema, he starred in films including Bairagi and Life is Beautiful. Now he remarkably leads Kothalavadi, PA Productions’ debut film.
Pruthvi Ambaar
Mangalore-born Pruthvi Ambaar began as a radio jockey and debuted in Tulu films before breaking through in the 2020 film Diya. Versatile in Kannada, Tamil, Telugu, and Marathi cinema, he starred in films including Bairagi and Life is Beautiful. Now he remarkably leads Kothalavadi, PA Productions’ debut film.
Pruthvi Ambaar
Mangalore-born Pruthvi Ambaar began as a radio jockey and debuted in Tulu films before breaking through in the 2020 film Diya. Versatile in Kannada, Tamil, Telugu, and Marathi cinema, he starred in films including Bairagi and Life is Beautiful. Now he remarkably leads Kothalavadi, PA Productions’ debut film.