DIRECTED BY: Manjunatha Somashekara Reddy (Mansore)

PRODUCED BY: Ramesh Reddy

CAST: Sruthi Hariharan, Sanchari Vijay

SYNOPSIS: The story centers on Gowri, who grapples with the conflict between her physical desires and emotional beliefs in a society that dictates physical desires must follow a nuptial path. The film portrays her struggles within her ordinary life, surrounded by people with contrasting views. As she seemingly overcomes her internal conflict, unexpected situations arise. The film highlights the nuances and challenges faced by women from various walks of life.

AWARDS: “Nathicharami” won five awards at the 66th National Film Awards in 2019: Best Female Playback Singer for Bindhu Malini for the song “Mayaavi Manave,” Best Lyrics for Manjunath S for the same song, Best Editing for Nagendra K Ujjani, Best Feature Film in Kannada, and a Special Mention for Best Actress for Shruthi Hariharan’s performance.

WATCH NOW: Prime Video

IMDB: 7.5

The film was remade in Malayalam as “Neeraja” in 2023.