Genre: Thriller/Fantasy
Release Date: 2022
Language: Hindi
Thurthu Nirgamana (meaning Emergency Exit) is a 2022 Kannada-language fantasy drama film directed by Hemanth Kumar. The film features Sunil Raoh, Hitha Chandrashekar, Samyuktha Hegde, and Sudharani in the main roles. Music for the film is composed by Dheerendra Doss. Built around a time-loop concept, the movie also marks the comeback of actor Sunil Raoh after 12 years.
The film received positive responses upon its OTT release, with many praising its fresh storyline and the makers’ effort to introduce unique content to the Kannada film industry.
Plot
Vikram, a 32-year-old jobless and directionless man, gets trapped in a three-day time loop that repeatedly ends in his death. As he relives the same days over and over, he gradually discovers his true purpose and what he has been searching for in life.
Cast
- Sunil Raoh as Vikram
- Sudharani as Nurse
- Achyuth Kumar as Jeevan
- Raj B. Shetty as Shivu
- Hitha Chandrashekar as Mili Sebastian
- Samyuktha Hegde as Sindhu
- Aruna Balraj as Saraswati (Vikram’s mother)
- Nagendra Shah as Lakshman (Vikram’s father)
- Amrutha Rammoorthi as Srishti
- Rishi as actor Vikram (cameo)
- Bhavana Rao as Heroine (cameo)
Release
The movie hit theatres on 24 June 2022 and later streamed on Amazon Prime Video starting 16 September 2022.
Reception
- The Times of India gave it 3.5/5, calling it a thoughtful film that explores life, death, and closure in a non-preachy and intriguing way.
- The Hindu described the film as a refreshing coming-of-age fantasy drama, different from the usual song-and-action-heavy Kannada commercial films.
- The Deccan Herald reviewer Jagadeesh Angadi rated it 3/5, appreciating its screenplay and story.
- OTTPlay’s Prathibha Joy rated it 3/5, saying it is a good pick if viewers want a wholesome, feel-good family drama.
