Today’s Kannada school girl is not looking for a hero to rescue her. She is looking for a storyline where she rescues herself—and maybe holds someone’s hand along the way. Whether it is the flutter of a textbook falling to the floor in slow motion, or a quick DM on Instagram, the essence of romance remains the same: the terrifying, beautiful leap of faith that happens between the school bell and the homework.
on ARC Pictures depict contemporary student relationships in Kannada.
. Their storyline explores how a lack of early childhood belonging can shape a student's hunger for affection during their school years. Puttaraju Lover of Shashikala (2018)