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Rating: ★★★★½ (4.5/5) Genre: Mystery / Thriller / Horror Director: Anup Bhandari Starring: Nirup Bhandari, Avantika Shetty, Radhika Chetan, Saikumar
The story follows Gautham Suvarna (Nirup Bhandari), a reclusive novelist who writes under the pseudonym "Anashku". When his pregnant wife, Indu (Radhika Chetan), begins experiencing recurring nightmares, she attributes them to a neglected family tradition of spirit worship in her ancestral village, Kamarottu.
The story follows Gautam (Nirup Bhandari), a novelist who writes under the pseudonym "Rangitaranga." His books are famous, but he wishes to remain anonymous. However, when his wife, Indu (Radhika Chetan), a painter, insists on visiting a obscure village called Kamarottu for inspiration, their lives take a dark turn.
Cultural Depth: Unlike many thrillers that rely solely on jumpscares, RangiTaranga uses the atmospheric backdrop of the Western Ghats and the eerie beauty of the "Guddada Bhoota" (The Ghost of the Hill) legend to create a sense of lingering dread.
A Legacy Beyond the Screen
Upon moving to the village to perform a ritual, Indu mysteriously disappears. Gautham begins an investigation that unearths a series of local mysteries involving kidnapped pregnant women and his own forgotten past. Parallel to this, a journalist named Sandhya (Avantika Shetty) arrives in Kamarottu searching for the true identity of the writer Anashku. The narrative eventually converges in a suspense-filled climax that ties together folklore and psychological thriller elements. Cast and Technical Excellence
Before Rangitaranga, Anup Bhandari was a relatively unknown writer. With this film, he announced himself as a formidable auteur. Bhandari wore three hats: Director, Writer, and Music Composer (under the pseudonym Anup Bhandari for music, though the score was co-composed with Ajaneesh Loknath for background).