Arishadvarga

In present-day Bangalore, Anish is an aspiring actor who also takes on gigs as an amateur gigolo to keep his head above water. His tight finances push him toward risky shortcuts, and his life takes a dark turn when he accepts what seems like a simple, unexpected gift from a wealthy client named Manasaa.

What begins as a quiet rendezvous quickly spirals into a crime scene, and the night’s true horror reveals itself: the person who was meant to be the recipient of that “gift” is Manjunath Bhat, a film producer and quarry owner. The plot thickens when Shruthi, an aspiring actress who is invited to his home for an audition, becomes entangled in the same dangerous web. A mysterious woman, speaking over a VOIP call, orders both of them to dispose of the body as quickly as possible. A petty thief turned auto-driver wanders into the murder house, adding chaos to the night and guiding the police toward the scene.

The investigation falls to a team led by Ashok, who is supported by Rajanna. As they peel back the layers, they encounter Kruthi Bhat, Manjunath’s second wife, who recounts how she and Manjunath fell in love and married despite their age difference, and how Manjunath’s ambitions began to corrode their intimate life. Kruthi explains how [Anish] became a common link between them, drawn into Manjunath’s plans to help his wife conceive in exchange for a hoped-for hero role in his production. Although Kruthi was hesitant, she is drawn into the arrangement, but Manjunath’s business troubles derail their plans, and Anish’s motives are questioned, setting the stage for murder.

The case grows more complex when the investigation encounters Karthik, a figure connected to Manjunath. Kruthi’s pregnancy further muddies the waters, as Manjunath leverages the secret with threats of an intimate video. In the ensuing quarrel, Kruthi ends up killing Manjunath and immediately hatches a plan to frame Anish by inviting him to her home, a scheme she is said to coordinate with the help of a powerful pimp.

As the truth threads through the night, Ashok uncovers the layers of deception. He eliminates Karthik in a quarry and then moves into Kruthi’s home, shaping the story’s final act. The film closes on an open-ended note: Ashok receives a call from Manasaa, suggesting the ties between the characters—and the secrets they guard—may still have more to reveal, leaving room for a possible sequel.

Last Updated: November 22, 2025 at 16:00