Dhruva Sarja-Rachita Ram's 'Criminal' hits theaters

Entertainment Nov 20, 2025

Dhruva Sarja and Rachita Ram are teaming up again for Criminal, a Kannada film inspired by a real love story from rural North Karnataka.
Directed by Raj Guru, the film explores a passionate and complicated relationship.

Why should you care?

This film reunites Sarja and Ram after their fan-favorite chemistry in Bharjari—this time with Ram playing Parvati, an equally strong lead.
The teaser dropped on [date unspecified], showing off Sarja's intense new look.
With veteran actress Tara as Sarja's mother and music by Chandan Shetty, Criminal promises an authentic regional story with plenty of emotion for Kannada cinema fans.