Naale Rajaa Koli Majaa

Extremely brilliant children film with right dose of humor. A well made technically brilliant movie. The star cast is perfect . Music and sfx add to the beauty of movie. A must watch savor chicken curry all age groups. Set in the backdrop of a beautiful calm village this movie explore the chicken crave of a school going girl. In places where a chicken meal is a must on a Sunday there goes a movie with such simple theme and story woven brilliantly. This movie is a perfect treat for a light hearted sweet comedy taking place in a village ignoring all the caste and community . Watch this movie for a perfect sunday after a chicken meal.

Abhilash Shetty's Naale Rajaa Koli Majaa is a lovingly crafted cinematic experience that brings together food, family, and nostalgia in a setting soaked in the monsoon hues of Malnad. With his second feature, Shetty turns his attention to the small joys of rural life, told through the perspective of an 11-year-old girl and her yearning for something as simple as a chicken curry meal.

The story revolves around young Sneha (played by Samrudhi Kundapura), who eagerly looks forward to Sundays-not for cartoons or playtime, but for the special chicken curry that her family prepares. It's a weekly ritual, a highlight of her week. But one particular Sunday falls on Gandhi Jayanti, a day when slaughter is prohibited, leading to a quiet upheaval in the household. What begins as a small disruption soon evolves into a gentle, warm story about memory, food, and the relationships that bind a family together.

What makes Naale Rajaa Koli Majaa stand out is its ability to treat such a seemingly trivial conflict with sincerity and warmth.

Samrudhi Kundapura as Sneha delivers a wonderfully natural performance. Her innocence and quiet determination hold the film together. Around her, the ensemble cast fits snugly into their roles-their banter, disagreements, and shared silences feel lived-in. These are people we recognize from our own lives: the uncle who over-explains, the cousin who teases, the grandmother who communicates more with gestures than words.

Shetty, who had earlier impressed with Koli Taal, again proves his mastery in capturing the Malnad region not just as a backdrop, but as a character. The cinematography bathes the screen in rain-drenched greens, misty skies, and soft indoor lights. It's a visual treat that mirrors the emotional warmth of the story. The sound design, too, is minimal and immersive-letting natural sounds fill the silences instead of relying on music to direct emotions.

One of the film's most endearing qualities is how it explores the meaning of food beyond sustenance. The Sunday chicken curry is not just a dish-it's memory, celebration, connection. It reminds us how food is tied to our emotional landscape, how a simple recipe can carry stories, rituals, and identities. Sneha's anticipation is not just about taste; it's about belonging and routine, about being part of something that's hers.

The screenplay subtly touches on themes of tradition versus modernity, personal desire versus collective rules, and the passage of time. Gandhi Jayanti becomes a symbolic interruption, reminding the characters-and us-that even the most cherished routines can be disrupted by larger systems.

The story is a portrait on the hypocrisy of standards, policies, politics and religion that happens in everyday life from the eye of an innocent child who is just got a craving for chicken dish which gets disturbed due to these hypocrisies.

The first half gives a foundation for the story and the second half picks up the pace with subtle comedy added in between the line.

The movies shows a typical Sunday of a child in Malnad area of Karnataka and that Sunday happens to be Ghandi Jayanthi which is a non-violence day. The story revolves around the battle between the a child's craving and the standards of society.

A beautifully simple yet visually captivating depiction of a schoolgirl's life in coastal Karnataka. The script is uncomplicated, drawing its tension from the everyday struggles that viewers can instantly connect with.

What truly stands out in this film is the unembellished portrayal of its characters, offering an authentic glimpse into local life, which lends the plot a genuine sense of realism. The film evokes memories of Shankar Nag's "Malgudi Days" and Majid Majidi's "Children of Heaven," creating a nostalgic charm.

One notable absence, perhaps intentional but something I personally would have welcomed, was a musical score or background track. The inclusion of local folk music in key moments could have added depth to the film's appeal, without detracting from its understated simplicity.

All in all, this is an impressive, heartfelt, and visually striking film that will resonate deeply with those who appreciate authentic indie cinema.

Simple story, crafted with twist and turns screenplay. A decent making with brilliant 11 year old girl, begining with national holiday and that too Sunday.. Normally Sunday means barjari Badoota, so her mission is to eat chicken, in that way she faced rollercoaster ride, in any manner she wants to chicken wheather is it shop closed, strike happened or national holiday she doesn't care.

Finally the hunting episode is also on her way, in the interval scene. So I believe in never forget our routes wherever you go and grow, it's our ancestors build a strong family tree for us enjoy with them, grand father, mother, grand child,& friends.

It's worth a watching with family about Sneha Sofia Chicken story, in this way with due respect they didn't eat chicken on Gandhi jayanti, so what is the catch watch it guys...!👍