Case of Kondana
Case of Kondana is a 2024 Indian Kannada-language thriller film directed by Devi Prasad Shetty, starring Vijay Raghavendra and Bhavana Menon in lead roles. It marked the second collaboration between Raghavendra and Shetty after Seetharam Benoy Case No. 18 (2021). The film has cinematography by Vishwajith Rao and music by Gagan Baderiya. The film was released on 26 January 2024, coinciding with the Republic day, to positive reviews.
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Credits and facts
Movie details
- Release date
- 26 January 2024
- Runtime
- 143 minutes
- Country
- India
- Languages
- Kannada
- Genres
- Thriller, Crime
- Director
- Devi Prasad Shetty
- Cast
- Vijay Raghavendra, Bhavana Menon, Bhavana, Kushee Ravi, Rangayana Raghu, Bala Rajwadi, Sundar Raj
- Production company
- Flying Elephant Story Tellers
- Certificate
- UA
Spoiler-free synopsis
Case of Kondana is a 2024 Indian Kannada-language thriller film directed by Devi Prasad Shetty, starring Vijay Raghavendra and Bhavana Menon in lead roles. It marked the second collaboration between Raghavendra and Shetty after Seetharam Benoy Case No. 18 (2021). The film has cinematography by Vishwajith Rao and music by Gagan Baderiya. The film was released on 26 January 2024, coinciding with the Republic day, to positive reviews.
For families
Editorial guidance
Context for discussing the story and deciding whether it fits your household.
Positive messages
Constructive themes or examples.Potential constructive discussion around Case of Kondana can focus on responsibility, empathy, perseverance and the consequences of decisions. Where the Thriller, Crime material creates conflict, parents can discuss safer alternatives, respectful communication and how characters respond to pressure. These are editorial discussion prompts and are not presented as claims that every theme appears explicitly in the film.
Negative behaviours
Conduct that may need context.Parents should be alert to behaviour commonly associated with Thriller, Crime, including conflict, deception, fear, risky choices or emotionally intense exchanges where applicable. Because detailed scene-level evidence is not equally available for every 2024 title, this section avoids inventing specific acts that were not verified. Use an official CBFC classification when present and consider previewing the film for especially sensitive children.
Topics to discuss
Conversation starters after viewing.Useful family discussion questions include: What motivates the main characters? Which decisions create avoidable problems? How could conflicts be handled more responsibly? Do the film's relationships model respect and consent? How does the story portray courage, loyalty, justice or forgiveness? For older children, compare dramatic entertainment choices with real-world consequences.
Final recommendation
Our family-viewing take
Suggested minimum age: 12+. The overall family verdict is mostly. Children below that age may need stronger parental guidance, especially if Thriller, Crime includes tension, violence, fear, crime, romance or mature emotional themes. Teen suitability improves with context and discussion. Shared family viewing is recommended when parents want to address the strongest concerns.
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