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| Eltuu Muthaa | |
|---|---|
 Official teaser poster | |
| Directed by | Raa Surya |
| Written by | Raa Surya, Shaurya Pratapa |
| Produced by | Satya Srinivasan, Ruhan Arya, Basavarajeswari |
| Starring | Shaurya Pratapa, Priyanka Malali, Cockroach Sudhi, Yamuna Srinidhi, Navin Padil |
| Cinematography | Meiyappa Bhaskar |
| Edited by | K Yesu |
| Music by | Prasanna Keshava KS |
Production company | High5 Studios Pvt Ltd |
Release date | TBA |
| Country | India |
| Language | Kannada |
Eltuu Muthaa is an upcoming 2025 Indian Kannada-language thriller drama film directed by Raa Surya and produced by High5 Studios. The film explores themes of tradition, grief, and conflict in a Coorgi village, where two funeral drummers with a fractured past are forced to confront their shared trauma.
Plot
[edit]Set in the mist-covered hills of Kodagu, *Eltuu Muthaa* tells the story of Eltu and Mutta, two traditional funeral drummers estranged by a tragic incident in their past. Their lives, bound by ancient ritual, unravel further when a suspicious death disturbs their remote village. As the tension between them intensifies, secrets resurface, and cultural responsibilities collide with personal guilt. The film examines themes of memory, identity, and the burden of unresolved history.
Cast
[edit]- Shaurya Pratapa as Mutta
- Priyanka Malali
- Cockroach Sudhi
- Yamuna Srinidhi
- Navin Padil
Production
[edit]The film was directed by Raa Surya in his directorial debut. It was shot over 50 days in the Kodagu district of Karnataka, with the final schedule completed in Bengaluru.[1] The narrative is rooted in the traditional practice of funeral drumming, a fading cultural element from the region. Cinematography was handled by Meiyappa Bhaskar, with editing by K Yesu. Music was composed by Prasanna Keshava KS.
The official teaser premiered at Renukamba Preview Theatre in Bengaluru and received appreciation for its atmospheric tone and cultural authenticity.[2]
Music
[edit]The soundtrack is composed by Prasanna Keshava KS.
Release
[edit]As of July 2025, the film is in post-production. The official release date is yet to be announced.
Reception
[edit]Initial reactions to the teaser were positive, with media praising the film’s focus on a rarely depicted cultural practice. The visuals, sound design, and symbolic use of ritual elements have garnered attention from Kannada cinema enthusiasts.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ "'Eltu Mutta' completes shooting and is ready for release". SSTV Media. Retrieved 2 July 2025.
- ^ a b "Story of Eltu, Mutta". Bangalore Mirror. 27 June 2025. Retrieved 2 July 2025.