Shesha 2016
| Shesha 2016 | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Pradeep Arsikere |
| Written by | Pradeep Arasikere Lithin Lohithakshan Raghavendra Maiya |
| Produced by | Umesh Thimmegowda |
| Starring | John Kaippallil Pramod Shetty Archana Kottige Devaraj |
| Cinematography | R. S. Anandakumar |
| Edited by | Ayoob Khan |
| Music by | Poornachandra Tejaswi |
Production company | Maradigudda Entertainments |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Malayalam |
Shesha 2016 is a 2026 Kannada language film, directed by Pradeep Arsikere, starring John Kaippallil, Pramod Shetty, Archana Kottige and veteran actor Devaraj in lead roles.[1][2] The film, a bi-lingual was simultaneously shot in Malayalam language as well, has cast from both the film industry and was released on 6 March 2026.[3][4]
Synopsis
[edit]Shesha 2016 tells the gripping conflict between corruption and integrity happening within the police department, happening in one night. The film also shows, how a moral dilemma, quickly transforms into a violent struggle for survival.[1][3]
Cast
[edit]- Devaraj as Deputy superintendent of police
- Pramod Shetty as ASI Anthony Varghese
- John Kaippallil as SI Das R.
- Sreejith Ravi
- Dinesh Mangaluru
- Sidlingu Sridhar
- Nagendra Urs
- Shobaraj
- Yash Shetty
- Sidhaartha Maadhyamika
- Archana Kottige as ASI Geetha
- Dain Davis
- Sidhartha Siva
- Honnavalli Krishna
- Manjunath Gowda
- Sai Bhairav Gurudattha
- Madhu Sudan Vijaynagara
Production
[edit]Director Pradeep Arasikere left his job at Karnataka electricity board, to launch himself as the film director. The film is a fictional story set along the Karnataka–Kerala border in the year 2016, said the director.[2] The trailer was released on 17 February.[5] The film, completed in a single schedule of 35 days, secured a significant deal as OTT rights with Amazon Prime Video before the theatrical release.[6][1]
Reception
[edit]Critical response
[edit]Susmita Sameera of The Times of India rated the film with 3/5 stars, appreciating the capable cast, cinematography and background score, concluding as the film remains an interesting watch largely because of its premise.[7] Y Maheswara Reddy of Bangalore Mirror gave 3/5 stars, summing as the film is worth watch for the audience who enjoys suspense crime thrillers.[8] A Sharadhaa of Cinema Express gave 2.5/5, stating that, the storytelling often feels cluttered, but holds suspense and offers a few tense moments, though narrative sometimes loses focus.[9]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c "Pradeep Arasikere's Shesha 2016 to be a Kannada-Malayalam bilingual". The New Indian Express. 7 May 2025. Retrieved 15 March 2026.
- ^ a b "Shesha 2016 set to hit theatres in March". The New Indian Express. 16 February 2026. Retrieved 15 March 2026.
- ^ a b "Sambhavam Adhyayam Onnu To Oreo, South Films Releasing This Weekend". News 18. 7 March 2026. Retrieved 15 March 2026.
- ^ "ಶೇಷ 2016' ಮಾ.6ಕ್ಕೆ ತೆರೆಗೆ". Prajavani. 16 February 2026. Retrieved 15 March 2026.
- ^ "Shesha 2016 trailer: Pramod Shetty-John Kaippalil police drama puts the focus on one night at the Pushpagiri station". OTT Play. 18 February 2026. Retrieved 15 March 2026.
- ^ "ರಿಲೀಸ್ಗೂ ಮುನ್ನ ʻಶೇಷ 2016ʼ ಸಿನಿಮಾದ ಒಟಿಟಿ ರೈಟ್ಸ್ನ ಒಳ್ಳೆಯ ಮೊತ್ತಕ್ಕೆ ಖರೀದಿಸಿದ ಅಮೇಜಾನ್ ಪ್ರೈಮ್!". Vijaya Karnataka. 14 February 2026. Retrieved 15 March 2026.
- ^ "Shesha 2016 Movie Review: a revenge thriller with an interesting premise". The Times of India. 7 March 2026. Retrieved 15 March 2026.
- ^ "Kannada Movie Review–Sesha 2016: The good, bad and ugly". Bangalore Mirror. 8 March 2026. Retrieved 15 March 2026.
- ^ "Shesha 2016 movie review: An unnerving police thriller with an unsettling ending". Cinema Express. 5 March 2026. Retrieved 15 March 2026.
External links
[edit]- Shesha 2016 at IMDb
