# Kaiva (2023)

> A visually expansive Kannada action drama follows Kaiva into the ritual splendor and violent underworld of 1983 Bengaluru.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/1225642

## Facts

- Runtime: 138 min
- Genres: Action, Drama
- Director: Jayathirtha
- Cast: Dhanveer Gowda, Megha Shetty, Dinakar Thoogudeepa, Karthik Jayaram, Ramesh Indira, Uggram Manju, Raghu Shivamogga, B M Giriraj
- TMDB rating: 1.0/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt27719898/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: brutal
- Mood: intense, dramatic, visually grand, weekend action viewing, regional cinema night

## Synopsis

A gripping tale of ambition and survival set against the vibrant backdrop of Bengaluru.

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