

Badava Rascal is the journey of Shankar who lives life on his own terms. When he gets kidnapped along with his friend over trivial issues by goons, how does he get out of the trouble and what is the motto of abduction unravels the theme of the story.
Acting
Dhananjay's effortless street-smart charisma carries every scene.
Writing
Dialogue snaps with authentic Kannada slang and wit.
Director
Shankar Guru
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Dhananjay reportedly improvised several confrontational scenes, borrowing from real Bangalore street slang.
The film captures a specific 2020s Bangalore youth culture rarely exported beyond Karnataka—auto rickshaw politics, local gang hierarchies, and all.