Valavaara

Set in the picturesque landscape of Sakleshpur, Karnataka. Valavaara is a coming-of-age drama about familial bonds, sibling rivalry, and responsibility.
The story follows Kundeshi, a young boy from a struggling farming family, who feels overshadowed by his younger brother, Kosudi, due to their father’s favoritism.

One day, the brothers take their pregnant cow for a walk, only for it to wander off and destroy a local farmer’s field. The brothers, unaware of its fate, search for it. Kundeshi must find the cow before his father returns, facing challenges that force him to confront his own feelings of inadequacy and fractured family ties.

Valavaara is a poignant tale about responsibility, family loyalty, and the emotional journey of growing up in rural life.

  • Sutan Gowda
    Director
  • Sutan Gowda
    Writer
  • J Giridhar
    Producer
  • Anirudh Goutham
    Producer
  • Sahana Nagaraj
    Producer
  • Sanya Arora
    Producer
  • Morph Productions
    Producer
  • Veidhik Kaushal
    Key Cast
    "Kundeshi"
  • Abhay
    Key Cast
    "Yadukumara "
  • Shayan
    Key Cast
    "Kosudi "
  • Malthesh
    Key Cast
    "Father "
  • Harshitha Gowda
    Key Cast
    "Mother "
  • Project Type:
    Feature
  • Genres:
    Drama
  • Runtime:
    1 hour 53 minutes 14 seconds
  • Country of Origin:
    India
  • Country of Filming:
    India
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Sutan Gowda

Sutan Gowda, who launched his film career in 2012 within the Kannada film industry, brings with him a decade of experience as an Assistant/Associate Director.
He has worked under the mentorship of renowned directors such as Teshee Venkatesh (famous for Olavina Ole), A P Arjun (known for Raate and Airavatha), Radhakrishna Reddy (Mayabazar), and Vijay Kumar Konda (Rider).
Beyond directing, Sutan is a multi-talented filmmaker, contributing to various areas such as story writing, dialogue creation, scriptwriting, screenplay development, and lyric composition.
His notable project, "Valavaara," stood out to the team at Morph Productions for its unconventional narrative and impactful message.

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Director Statement

This film is inspired by my own personal journey. It reflects the struggles, growth, and emotions I've experienced. I wanted to create something authentic and real, hoping it resonates deeply with the audience.