Bhairathi Ranagal

Bhairathi Ranagal is an Indian action drama about a lawyer in Karnataka whose life takes him from upholding the law to leading a criminal organisation, becoming a figure who protects the community around him. The film follows that transformation and the pressures that drive it, set against the power struggles of the region.

Narthan directed and wrote the screenplay, with Geetha Shivarajkumar producing under Geetha Pictures. Shivaraj Kumar plays the title role, heading a cast that includes Chaya Singh, Madhu Guruswamy, Babu Hirannaiah, Rukmini Vasanth and Rahul Bose. The film runs 132 minutes and was released in cinemas on 14 November 2024.

The story centres on Bhairathi Ranagal's shift from a law-abiding, responsible lawyer into the benevolent crime boss of Karnataka, a journey shaped by the world he moves through and the people who depend on him. Around him, a range of allies and adversaries complicate his path as his influence grows and his past catches up with his present.