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Natesh Hegde, known for Pedro and Vaghachipani, has launched his production house Fox and Friends. Their debut project is the mystery crime drama Kurka, directed by Ganesh Hegde. The film stars Hegde alongside Avinash and Vijay Raghavendra, exploring themes of power and personal transformation. Kurka follows a rebellious quarry worker entangled in a surreal quest for truth.

Key Points: Natesh Hegde Launches Fox and Friends with Crime Drama Kurka

  • Natesh Hegde launches Fox and Friends with Ganesh Hegde
  • Kurka is a mystery crime drama starring Avinash and Vijay Raghavendra
  • Ganesh Hegde directs and handles cinematography
  • Film explores power dynamics and personal transformation
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Director Natesh Hegde launches production banner with mystery crime drama 'Kurka'

Filmmaker Natesh Hegde debuts production house Fox and Friends with mystery crime thriller Kurka, starring alongside Vijay Raghavendra.

"Kurka marks a significant milestone in Hegde’s career evolution from festival-circuit director to multi-hyphenate industry force. – Variety"

Washington DC, April 30

Filmmaker Natesh Hegde, who is known for 'Pedro' and 'Vaghachipani', will be launching his production house Fox and Friends alongside fellow filmmaker Ganesh Hegde, reported Variety.

The company's debut project will be a mystery crime drama, 'Kurka,' which is directed by Ganesh Hegde, who previously won the Karnataka State Film Award for best debut feature for "Neeli Hakki" (2021), reported Variety.

Natesh Hedge also stars in the film.

According to Variety, 'Kurka' marks a significant milestone in Hegde's career evolution from festival-circuit director to multi-hyphenate industry force.

His 'Vaghachipani' (Tiger's Pond) made history earlier this year as the first Kannada-language film to premiere at the Berlin Film Festival's Forum strand.

According to Variety, 'Kurka' follows Munna, the rebellious son of an ex-soldier turned quarry worker who becomes entangled in local power dynamics while grappling with personal loss.

His quest for resolution leads to what's described as a "surreal transformation" as he undergoes a "test of truth."

The "Kurka" cast also features Avinash, Vijay Raghavendra and Anupama Gowda.

Ganesh Hegde is pulling double duty as both director and cinematographer, with Natesh stepping in as editor.

- ANI

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Rahul P.
Exciting news! Natesh Hegde's 'Vaghachipani' was brilliant - raw and authentic Kannada cinema at its best. Looking forward to seeing what 'Kurka' brings to the table. The plot sounds intriguing with that "surreal transformation" angle. Hope this gets a proper theatrical release across Karnataka! 🤞
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Priya M.
As someone who loved 'Neeli Hakki', I have high expectations from Ganesh Hegde's direction. The combination of crime drama with local power dynamics sounds very relevant to today's rural Karnataka. Hope they don't compromise on the regional authenticity while making it accessible to wider audiences.
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Sanjay K.
While I appreciate the artistic ambition, I hope 'Kurka' doesn't become too abstract for regular moviegoers. Some festival films forget to tell a coherent story in their quest for symbolism. That said, the cast looks solid - Vijay Raghavendra always delivers powerful performances.
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Ananya R.
So proud to see Kannada cinema getting international recognition! 🎬 Natesh Hegde wearing multiple hats as actor, editor and producer shows his dedication. The quarry worker backdrop sounds interesting - we need more films about working class heroes. Hope this inspires more regional filmmakers to think big!
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Vikram D.
The production house name 'Fox and Friends' seems a bit odd for a Kannada film company - was expecting something more rooted in local culture. But what matters is the content. The "test of truth" concept reminds me of traditional Yakshagana performances. Hope they incorporate some folk elements!

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