Yuddhakaanda Chapter 2, a Hindi court drama, hit theaters yesterday, June 20, 2025. Directed by Pavan Bhat, who also co-wrote the script with Ajay Rao, the film runs for 1 hour and 45 minutes. Ajay Rao Productions and Sri Krishna Arts and Creations presented the movie, which Ajay Rao produced.
Yuddhakaanda Chapter 2 Movie Overviews
| Movie Name | Yuddhakaanda Chapter 2 2025 Movie |
| Original Language | Kannada |
| Spoken Language | Hindi |
| Release Date | 20 June 2025 |
| Runtime | 1 hour and 45 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Genres | Court Drama |
| Writer | Pavan Bhat, Ajay Rao |
| Director | Pavan Bhat |
| Producer | Ajay Rao |
| Production Co. | Ajay Rao Productions, Sri Krishna Arts and Creations |
Yuddhakaanda Chapter 2 Movie Screenshots
Yuddhakaanda Chapter 2 Movie Star Cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Ajay Rao | Bharath Hanumanth |
| Archana Jois | Nivedita |
| Prakash Belawadi | Robert D’Souza |
| Radhnya Rakesh | Nivedita’s daughter |
| Supritha Satyanarayana | Sapna |
Yuddhakaanda Chapter 2 Movie Trailer
Yuddhakaanda Chapter 2 Movie Review
The film kicks off with a shocking courtroom murder. Niveditha (Archana Jois) faces IPC 302 charges for killing Jackie, brother of aspiring politician Janardhan. Bharath Hanumanth (Krishna Ajai Rao) steps up to defend her, pitted against his mentor, the formidable Robert D’Souza (Prakash Belawadi), a legal titan with over 200 victories. What unfolds is a gripping mentor-versus-mentee courtroom battle, weaving emotional depth while probing the psyche of a rape victim grappling with delayed justice.
Kannada cinema rarely dives fully into courtroom drama, but Yuddhakaanda Chapter 2 fills this gap with flair. It opens boldly: a young woman enters the court and fires a fatal shot, setting the stage for intense drama. The first half builds the case with riveting courtroom exchanges, while the second half unravels raw emotions, opening a Pandora’s box. Though some late courtroom moments lean theatrical, the simmering rage grounds them.
Ajai Rao anchors the film, breathing life into a compelling script that prioritizes the emotional toll of relentless resistance over the case’s outcome. Archana Jois shines, her layered portrayal of pain stealing the spotlight. Veterans Prakash Belawadi and Nagabharana deliver powerhouse performances, with Belawadi and Rao’s legal sparring keeping the pace taut. SK Karthik Sharma’s cinematography lends gritty realism to the courtroom, while strategic silences in place of music amplify the film’s emotional heft.
Reflecting society’s grim reality, especially amid rising rape cases, Yuddhakaanda Chapter 2 delivers a poignant, emotionally charged theatrical experience with no dull moments in its courtroom scenes.
