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{{Short description|2025 Indian comedy drama film}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=April 2025}}
{{Use Indian English|date=April 2025}}
{{Infobox film
| name = Nimagondu Sihi Suddi
| image = Nimagondu Sihi Suddi.jpg
| caption = Theatrical release poster
| director = {{Ubl| Raghu Bhat
| Sudhindra Nadiger}}
| producer = Harish N. Gowda
| writer = Raghu Bhat
| starring = {{plainlist|* Raghu Bhat
* [[Kavya Shetty]]}}
| music = Ashwin Hemanth
| cinematography = Anand Sunderesha
| editing = {{Ubl| Naveen Tej
| Raghunatha L.}}
| studio = Avyakta Cinemas
| distributor =
| released = {{film date|2025|2|21|df=yes}}
| runtime = 133 minutes<ref name="BMR" />
| country = India
| language = Kannada
| budget = 
| gross =
}}
'''''Nimagondu Sihi Suddi''''' ({{Translation|A sweet news for you}}) is a 2025 Indian [[Kannada]]-language [[comedy drama film]] directed by Raghu Bhat and Sudhindra Nadiger. Written by Raghu Bhat, the film is produced by Harish N. Gowda under the banner Avyakta Cinemas. It stars Raghu Bhat, [[Kavya Shetty]], Harini Shreekanth, Sujay Shastry, and Padmini Narasimhan. With cinematography by Anand Sunderesha, editing by Naveen Tej Raghunatha L., and a musical score composed by Ashwin Hemanth, the film was predominantly shot in [[Bengaluru]] and the coastal landscapes of [[Goa]].

Released theatrically on 21 February 2025, ''Nimagondu Sihi Suddi'' received mixed reviews from critics and underperformed at the box-office.

== Plot ==
Arjun Hebbar, a celebrated chef, wakes up one night with severe abdominal pain and rushes to a hospital, where doctors inexplicably prepare him for what looks like childbirth. He faints during the commotion and later regains consciousness at home, assuming it was a dream—until he discovers a baby girl in his house and a fresh surgical scar on his abdomen. Shocked and desperate, Arjun seeks help from his friend Deen Dayala (DD) and approaches Inspector Narayan, hoping to uncover how the child appeared and whether he truly experienced a male pregnancy.

The investigation unfolds with comic interludes at the police station and among neighbors, while flashbacks reveal Arjun’s earlier romance with Anusha, a food brand owner, and the rift that separated them. As Arjun and DD retrace events from the past three months, they encounter misleading clues, medical opinions, and even a detour to Goa in search of answers. The second half sees Anusha reenter Arjun’s life, intertwining the mystery with emotional reconciliation. Ultimately, the truth behind the baby and Arjun’s scar is revealed, steering him toward acceptance and responsibility.

== Cast ==
<small>''Source''</small><ref name="BMR" />
* Raghu Bhat as Arjun Hebbar
* [[Kavya Shetty]] as Anusha
* Harini Shreekanth as Sheela
* Sujay Shastry as Police inspector Narayan
* Padmini Narasimhan
* Prajwal as Deen Dayala aka DD
* [[Vijay Raghavendra]] as Dr. Vikas (Cameo appearance)

== Production ==
The project was announced in August 2020 as a web series starring [[Kavya Shetty]] alongside debutante Raghu Bhat,<ref>{{cite news |title=Man with baby bump in 'Nimagondu Sihi Suddi' Web series |url=https://www.thehansindia.com/webseries/man-with-baby-bump-in-nimagondu-sihi-suddi-web-series-642248 |work=[[The Hans India]] |date=28 August 2020 |language=en}}</ref> a former software engineer.<ref>{{cite news |title=Kavya Shetty's new project is about male pregnancy |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/kavya-shettys-new-project-is-about-male-pregnancy/articleshow/77694896.cms |work=The Times of India |date=22 August 2020}}</ref> It was filmed in [[Bangalore]]<ref>{{cite news |title=Nimagondu Sihi Suddi: Story of a man's pregnancy |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/stories/news/2020/Aug/26/nimagondu-sihi-suddi-story-of-a-mans-pregnancy-19979.html |work=Cinema Express |date=3 August 2020 |language=en}}</ref> and [[Goa]].<ref>{{cite news |title=Exclusive! Kavya Shetty is a human rights activist in film with Vijay Suriya |url=https://www.ottplay.com/news/exclusive-kavya-shetty-is-a-human-rights-activist-in-film-with-vijay-suriya/4c0d696a63813 |work=[[OTTPlay]] |date=1 October 2021 |language=en}}</ref> Apart from writing the script and acting in the lead role, Raghu Bhat co-directed the film with Sudhindra Nadiger.<ref>{{cite news |last1=A. |first1=Sharadhaa |title=The artist inside me wanted to lead this film: Raghu Bhat on Nimagondu Sihi Suddi |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2025/Feb/19/the-artist-inside-me-wanted-to-lead-this-film-raghu-bhat-on-nimagondu-sihi-suddi |work=The New Indian Express |date=19 February 2025 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Y. |first1=Maheswara Reddy |title=New concept |url=https://bangaloremirror.indiatimes.com/entertainment/south-masala/new-concept/articleshow/117467912.cms |work=Bangalore Mirror |date=23 January 2025 |language=en}}</ref>

== Soundtrack ==
The film has soundtrack composed by Ashwin Hemanth.<ref>{{cite web |title=Maguve (From "Nimagondu Sihi Suddi") Song by Ashwin Hemanth |url=https://gaana.com/album/maguve-from-nimagondu-sihi-suddi |website=[[Gaana (music streaming service)|Gaana]] |language=en |date=8 February 2025}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Mayagara (From "Nimagondu Sihi Suddi") Song by Ashwin Hemanth |url=https://gaana.com/album/mayagara-from-nimagondu-sihi-suddi |website=Gaana |language=en |date=31 January 2025}}</ref>
{{track listing
| headline = Track listing
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| title1 = Maguve
| length1 = 4:28
| lyrics1 = Pramod Maravanthe
| extra1 = Abhijith Rao, Ashwin Hemanth
| title2 = Mayagara
| length2 = 3:56
| lyrics2 = Pramod Maravanthe
| extra2 = Ashwin Hemanth, Anjana Balakrishnan
| title3 = Love You Goa
| length3 =
| lyrics3 = Ashwin Hemanth
| extra3 = Ashwin Hemanth
| total_length =
}}

== Release ==
''Nimagondu Sihi Suddi'' was released theatrically on 21 February 2025.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Y. |first1=Maheswara Reddy |title=In pursuit of passion |url=https://bangaloremirror.indiatimes.com/entertainment/south-masala/in-pursuit-of-passion/articleshow/118395227.cms |work=Bangalore Mirror |date=20 February 2025 |language=en |archive-date=17 March 2025 |access-date=20 April 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250317192924/https://bangaloremirror.indiatimes.com/entertainment/south-masala/in-pursuit-of-passion/articleshow/118395227.cms |url-status=live }}</ref>

== Reception ==
Sridevi S. of ''[[The Times of India]]'' rated the film two-and-a-half out of five stars and wrote, "Raghu, who has handled multiple responsibilities as lead actor, director and writer has done a commendable job. The comedy, however, could have been better, as the jokes don’t land as expected. There is plenty of drama, too."<ref>{{cite news |title=Nimagondu Sihi Suddi Movie Review : Nimagondu Sihi Suddi review: A rom-com with a baby twist |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movie-reviews/nimagondu-sihi-suddi/movie-review/118474686.cms |work=The Times of India |date=22 February 2025 |archive-date=11 April 2025 |access-date=20 April 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250411140334/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movie-reviews/nimagondu-sihi-suddi/movie-review/118474686.cms |url-status=live }}</ref> Y. Maheswara Reddy of ''[[Bangalore Mirror]]'' gave it two-and-a-half out of five stars and wrote, "The movie is worth a watch for those who want some relief from the mundane."<ref name="BMR">{{cite news |title=Kannada Movie Review–Nimagondu Sihi Suddi: Romantic comedy with a twist - Bangalore Mirror |url=https://bangaloremirror.indiatimes.com/entertainment/reviews/kannada-movie-reviewnimagondu-sihi-suddi-romantic-comedy-with-a-twist/articleshow/118426491.cms |work=[[Bangalore Mirror]] |date=21 February 2025}}</ref>

A. Sharadhaa of ''[[Cinema Express]]'' gave it two-and-a-half out of five stars and wrote, "While the strange and unpredictable nature of the plot keeps things interesting at first, it eventually slows down and feels drawn-out. The film spends too much time on events that don’t help push the story forward."<ref>{{cite news |last1=A. |first1=Sharadhaa |title=Nimmagondu Sihi Suddi Movie Review: A surreal journey into fatherhood that never fully delivers |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/kannada/review/2025/Feb/22/nimmagondu-sihi-suddi-movie-review-a-surreal-journey-into-fatherhood-that-never-fully-delivers |work=Cinema Express |date=22 February 2025 |language=en}}</ref> Shashiprasad SM of ''[[Times Now]]'' gave it two-and-a-half out of five stars and wrote, "Not for serious minds, this one is simply a silly time-pass with a touch of suspense and drama."<ref>{{cite news |title=Nimagondu Sihi Suddi Movie Review: As Silly As A Man Getting Pregnant And Giving Birth! |url=https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/reviews/nimagondu-sihi-suddi-movie-review-as-silly-as-a-man-getting-pregnant-and-giving-birth-review-118461794 |work=Times Now |date=21 February 2025 |language=en}}</ref>

== References ==
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== External links ==
* {{IMDb title}}

[[Category:2025 Indian films]]
[[Category:2025 Kannada-language films]]
[[Category:Indian comedy-drama films]]
[[Category:Indian pregnancy films]]
[[Category:2025 comedy-drama films]]

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