Yala Kunni

In a village, cruel rich man Nagappa oppresses locals who unite and kill him. His orphaned son lives among them, seeking revenge but eventually sacrificing himself for their sake.The film was released on 25 October 2024.A Sharadhaa of The New Indian Express rated the film three out of five stars and wrote that “Yalakunni manages to deliver laughter and reflection in equal measure, making it an entertainer that might even make one curious enough to learn more about who Vajramuni, the yesteryear villain, truly was.” Vinay Lokesh of The Times of India gave it two-and-a-half out of five stars praised the performance of Komal but criticized the film stating, “Newbie Pradeep presents a lackluster subject that lacks focus and revolves around village issues. The writing is weak, and the scenes lack continuity, making it difficult to stay engaged. The story itself seems outdated and conventional.”Suhasini Srihari of Deccan Herald gave it two-and-a-half out of five stars and noted that “The story takes on multiple themes such as class, caste, and religion; but none of them are fully explored. Set in the fictional village of Dharanimandala, the movie plays on the much-celebrated folk song, ‘Punyakoti’.” Shashiprasad SM of Times Now also gave it two-and-a-half out of five stars and wrote, “If one is looking for a quality time filled with laughter and fun, Yalakunni may not meet those expectations. However, there is a character that evokes memories of the legendary Kannada actor, Vajramuni, which might catch your attention. Beyond that, the rest of the film is fairly unremarkable.”