Recent Kannada Best Murder Mystery Movies You Shouldn’t Miss

A gripping village-set crime thriller where Subbanna (Rangayana Raghu), a modest hotel owner, and police officer Mallikarjun (Gopalkrishna Deshpande) become entangled in a mysterious murder case unfolding in their small town. Their lives collide as investigative twists and emotional undercurrents merge. The film received praise for strong performances and clever writing.

This hard-hitting crime mystery follows a determined police officer (Mahin Kuber) investigating a grisly chain of murders tied to a clandestine drug mafia. When a decapitated body surfaces in public, the investigation spirals into a high-stakes hunt for truth amid dark conspiracies.

Set in coastal Karnataka, Adhipatra stars Roopesh Shetty as Officer Athreya, who investigates a series of murders linked to local myths and rituals like Huli Kunitha and Yakshagana. The case unfolds in a forest backdrop, blending regional folklore with suspenseful detective work.

In this rural murder mystery, Inspector Govindu (Rangayana Raghu) uncovers the suspicious death of a landlord in the quiet village of Nalkeri. As the inquiry progresses, hidden truths from past cases emerge, putting the narrative through layers of rural intrigue and psychological depth.

Case of Kondana is a high-stakes Kannada crime thriller set in the fictional outskirts of Bengaluru, Kondana, unfolding over a single night. ASI Wilson (Vijay Raghavendra) and ACP Lakshmi (Bhavana Menon) find their lives entangled in a web of murder, corruption, and interconnected tragedies. The hyperlink narrative features multiple characters whose paths intersect amidst a gripping police investigation. With strong performances and a fast-paced screenplay, the film delivers smart suspense and emotional resonance.