Based on Macbeth, PADDAYI is the story of Madhava and Sugandhi. They are newlyweds from the fishing community in Karnataka, Southern India. Driven by a Tulu deityʼs prophecy coupled with Sugandhiʼs ambition, Madhava murders Dinesh, illegally inherits Dineshʼ property and bring upon himself an eponymous tragedy.
Direction
Simha translates Scottish moors to Karnataka coast with eerie precision.
Acting
Raxidi's Sugandhi: Lady Macbeth with a fish knife and zero patience.
Cinematography
The sea becomes a character—watching, waiting, judging.
Director
Abhaya Simha
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
One of only a handful of feature films made in Tulu, a language spoken by roughly 2 million people.
The Theyyam-inspired deity scenes aren't aesthetic flourish—Tulu folklore genuinely blends divine possession with prophecy.
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