Urvi

Urvi

Year: 2017

Runtime: 153 mins

Language: Kannada

Director: B S Pradeep Varma

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Troubling circumstances bring forward three women who work together to plot their revenge against one common man who is responsible for destroying their lives.

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Timeline & Setting – Urvi (2017)

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Shore, Devru's residence, Brothel district, Library, Hostel, Coffee shop

The coastal shore anchors the opening and the violence that follows. Devru's residence represents the power and wealth used to control others. The brothel district sits at the heart of exploitation, where Daisy, Suzie, and others are trapped. Later scenes in the library, coffee shop, and hostel provide contrast and move the plot toward reunion, pursuit, and escape.

🌊 Coastal shore 🏠 Devru's residence 🏢 Brothel district 📚 Library 🏨 Hostel ☕ Coffee shop

Last Updated: October 04, 2025 at 07:59

Main Characters – Urvi (2017)

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Devaragunda aka Devru (Achyuth Kumar)

A powerful, predatory figure who wields debt, status, and violence to control others. He targets Naani's family and uses coercion and force to expand his influence, believing he can buy dignity with fear.

🎭 Villain 💼 Power 🗡️ Violence

Suzie (Shraddha Srinath)

Naani's elder daughter who bears the weight of her father's tragedy. She endures captivity in the brothel and emerges later seeking retribution with resolve and courage.

🎭 Survivor 💪 Resilience ⚔️ Revenge

Daisy (Shweta Pandit)

A worker in the brothel who becomes a key organizer of the escape plan. She protects Rashmi and participates in the confrontation that shifts the balance of power.

🎭 Activist 💼 Survival 🔥 Defiance

Asha (Sruthi Hariharan)

Devru's reach entangles Asha as she fumbles through a miscarriage of justice, briefly detained, then fights to expose the underworld and reclaim her future.

🎭 Protagonist 💪 Courage 🕯️ Hope

Prakash (Prabhu Mundkur)

Asha's former boyfriend who collaborates with Devru to abduct and manipulate; his actions contribute to the cycle of danger and tragedy.

🎭 Antagonist 💼 Manipulation 🗡️ Betrayal

Bobby (Bhavani Prakash)

The cruel brothel owner who profits from exploitation and becomes a target of Daisy's retaliation after her crimes are exposed.

🎭 Villain 💰 Exploitation 🔥 Violence

Shwetha (Ananya Bhat)

Devru's daughter, who confronts her father's predatory behavior and ultimately rejects him, underscoring the generation gap in power and responsibility.

🎭 Complex character 💔 Family 🗣️ Rebellion

Naani (Rajesh Brahmavara)

Father whose life is upended when his daughter is harmed; his hopes and grief frame the personal stakes of the conflict.

👨 Father figure 💔 Grief 🛡️ Protector

Rashmi

Daisy's younger sister who is drawn into the danger of the brothel system; her tragedy fuels the characters' drive for escape.

👧 Family 🫂 Vulnerability 🕯️ Hope

Rooney

A graffiti artist who becomes a fleeting ally and witness, skirting the edges of danger as he tries to survive the chase.

🎨 Artist 🏃‍♂️ Escape 🗺️ Fugitive

Last Updated: October 04, 2025 at 07:59

Major Themes – Urvi (2017)

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🕊️ Freedom

The story centers on women who are trapped by trafficking and exploitation and must reclaim their autonomy. They escape the brothel and fight to determine their own futures, even as danger remains. The narrative follows acts of resistance, solidarity, and costly choices on the path to freedom.

⚖️ Justice

Justice in the film is contested and personal, with characters seeking to right wrongs beyond official channels. Acts of revenge blur moral lines as Daisy and Asha take matters into their own hands, culminating in sharp confrontations. The story questions whether justice can be served without cost.

💔 Trauma

Trauma runs through the lives of the women as they endure violence, coercion, and loss. The film portrays the long-lasting scars of exploitation and the difficulty of rebuilding trust. Across the narrative, characters confront memories that threaten to overwhelm them.

🔥 Consequences

Power, wealth, and predation drive the drama toward a tragic reckoning. Devru's suicide marks his ultimate downfall, while Prakash's complicity leads to further harm. The characters' choices cause ripple effects that shape the survivors' futures.

Last Updated: October 04, 2025 at 07:59

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