Kaatera 2023


The story is set in the village of Bheemanahalli, where Kaatera (played by Darshan), a skilled blacksmith, lives with his sister Kumari and brother-in-law Mahadevanna. The village is under the oppressive rule of feudal landlords Devaraya and Kaalegowda, who exploit the farmers and enforce unjust taxes. Kaatera becomes a pivotal figure when he decides to implement the Land Reforms Act, which aims to transfer land ownership to the actual tillers, empowering the oppressed farmers.​

Amidst these efforts, Kaatera falls in love with Prabhavathi (Aradhana Ram), the daughter of Shanubogha. Despite facing caste-based opposition, they elope, but tragedy strikes when Prabhavathi is killed. Kaatera avenges her death by killing Devaraya and is subsequently imprisoned. Years later, in 1989, a forensic investigation into the past events reveals the truth, leading to further revelations about the circumstances surrounding Prabhavathi's death and Kaatera's quest for justice. ​


  • IMDB Rating - 7.2/10
  • Director - Tarun Sudhir
  • Writers - Jadesh Kumar Hampi, Tarun Sudhir, Maasthi Upparahalli
  • Stars - Darshan Thoogudeep, ShruthiVaijanath Biradar