Devaraj Poojary

A 1990s tale inspired by the lost treasure of Karnataka's Kadamba dynasty. Their first king Mayura Sharma's legacy intertwines with Maari, a deity said to guard the hidden riches.

A portrayal of fishermen in Uttara Kannada, their language, lives and self-esteem. It examines the eroding relationship between police and the public, and the issues that arise when trust in authority declines.