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01 Mar 2026, 11:37 am
Hayagrriva movie review: (3 / 5) Hayagrriva opens with an idea that instantly creates curiosity, a medical mafia working in a slightly futuristic world instead of a familiar crime setting. Drawing from mythological images that combine human and animal forms, the film builds tension around disturbing murders that wipe out personal identity. The writing tries to do something different, using mythology as the base for a science-driven thriller. Framed as a twist-filled investigation, the story first explains the meaning of the title before moving into a chilling hunt for the person behind the crimes.
Debutant director Raghukumar OR places the narrative around Arjun (Dhanveerrah), a young officer facing his first major case. His introduction through a title track highlights his physical strength and discipline, yet the film keeps him grounded as a cop focused on procedure. The tension rises as shocking discoveries emerge, surgically altered bodies left in locations without surveillance, moments that both surprise and deepen the film’s dark mood.
Director: Raghukumar OR
Cast: Dhanveerrah, Sanjana Anand, Suneel Rao, Gilli Nata, Sadhu Kokila and Ashwin Haasan
As the case widens, the narrative moves from a procedural tone into a psychological space. Missing-person reports from across Karnataka increase the scale of the mystery, making identification difficult and adding unease. The symbolic nature of the bodies reflects mythological ideas, hinting that the killer acts out of belief rather than impulse. Alongside the investigation is a track involving Dr Aishwarya (Sanjana Anand), married to Arjun. Whether she becomes the prey, or helps to give an end to this crime, is something to learn. This shift gives the screenplay a steady fl
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