| Chowkidar | |
|---|---|
.jpg) Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Chandrashekar Bandiyappa |
| Written by | Chandrashekar Bandiyappa |
| Produced by | Kallahalli Chandrashekhara |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Siddu Kanchanahalli |
| Edited by | Jnaanesh B Matad |
| Music by | Sachin Basrur |
Production company | V S Entertainments |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Kannada |
Chowkidar is a 2026 Indian Kannada-language action drama film written and directed by Chandrashekar Bandiyappa.[1] The film stars Pruthvi Ambaar, P. Sai Kumar and Dhanya Ramkumar.[2]
The film was released on 30 January 2026.[3]
Plot
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Cast
- Pruthvi Ambaar as Siddharth "Siddhu"
- P. Sai Kumar as Prakash Gowda
- Dhanya Ramkumar as Chaitra
- Swetha as Sudha
- Sudha Rani as Umashankar
- Dharma
- Muniraju as Shankarappa
- Arjun Kautilya
- Benjimin Sandeep
- Prashant Gouli
- Gilli Nata
Music
The background score and songs were composed by Sachin Basrur.[4]
| No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Geleya" | Jaskaran Singh, Sangeetha Ravindranath | 4:08 |
| 2. | "Ishta Aade" | Sachin Basrur, Prithwi Bhat | 3:49 |
| 3. | "Oh My Bro" | Kailash Kher | 4:04 |
| 4. | "Appa Anthem" | Vijay Prakash | 4:50 |
Release and reception
Chowkidar was released on 30 January 2026.[3]
Y. Maheshwara Reddy of Bangalore Mirror rated it 3 out of 5 and noted the performances of Pruthvi Ambaar and Sai Kumar.[5] A Sharadhaa rated it if 2.5/5 and wrote in her review to The New Indian Express that the film is "at its strongest when it confronts the uncomfortable truth that unchecked love can mirror neglect".[6] A. Sharadhaa of The New Indian Express rated the film 2.5 out of 5 and wrote that it is "at its strongest when it confronts the uncomfortable truth that unchecked love can mirror neglect".[7] The Times of India's Susmita Sameera gave a rating of 2 out of 5 and opined that "with tighter writing and more balanced character development, the emotional connection could have been far stronger".[8]
References
- ↑ Udayavani (30 January 2026). "Chowkidar movie to hit screens; focuses on father-son relationship | Udayavani - Latest English News, Udayavani Newspaper". Udayavani. Retrieved 4 February 2026.
- ↑ Features, C. E. (29 June 2024). "Dhanya Ramkumar to star opposite Pruthvi Ambaar in 'Chowkidar'". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 4 February 2026.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Sharadhaa, A. (6 January 2026). "Chowkidar to arrive in theatres on this date". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 4 February 2026.
- ↑ Sharadhaa, A. (11 September 2025). "Sai Kumar celebrates 50 years in cinema; team Chowkidar marks the milestone with 'O My Bro' song". Cinema Express. Retrieved 4 February 2026.
- ↑ Y, Maheswara Reddy. "Kannada Movie Review–Amruta Anjan: For entertainment purposes only". Bangalore Mirror. Retrieved 3 February 2026.
- ↑ Y, Maheswara Reddy (1 February 2026). "Kannada Movie Review–Chowkidar: Watchable story of father-son ties". Bangalore Mirror. Retrieved 4 February 2026.
- ↑ Sharadhaa, A. (8 February 2026). "Chowkidar Movie Review: When love stands guard, but forgets to let go". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 3 February 2026.
- ↑ "Chowkidar Movie Review: Parenting at the Cost of Excessive Protection". The Times of India. Retrieved 3 February 2026.