Apple Cut – Kannada Movie Review Rating: 3/5

Apple Cut is a suspense thriller directed by Sindhu Gowda, featuring Surya Gowda, Ashwini Polepali, Appanna Ramdurga, and Amrutha Pawar. The film aims to blend mystery, drama, and emotional conflicts into an engaging narrative.

Story & Execution:

The plot revolves around Satya (Surya Gowda), an anthropology professor, and medical students Aradhya (Ashwini Polepali), Rahul (Appanna Ramdurga), and Jahnavi (Amrutha Pawar). Their lives take a dark turn when a personal betrayal at a party leads to Jahnavi’s mysterious death. Inspector Sampath (Bala Rajwadi) steps in to investigate, with Rahul as the prime suspect. As the case unfolds, shocking secrets emerge, complicating the mystery further.

The film builds intrigue well in the first half, drawing viewers into its suspenseful world. However, the screenplay struggles with pacing—some sequences feel prolonged, while others lack depth. The twists, though interesting, could have been executed with more intensity to make the impact stronger.

Performances:

Surya Gowda delivers a solid performance, especially in the tense moments. Ashwini Polepali and Appanna Ramdurga add to the narrative, though their performances could have been more layered. Bala Rajwadi, as the determined inspector, is convincing and adds depth to the investigation scenes.

Technical Aspects:

The cinematography does justice to the film’s dark and suspenseful tone, effectively capturing the mood of the story. The background score enhances key moments, adding to the tension. However, the editing could have been sharper to maintain a tighter grip on the narrative.

Final Verdict:

Despite some flaws in execution, Apple Cut succeeds in delivering an intriguing thriller with moments of genuine suspense. The uneven pacing and slightly predictable turns hold it back from being a gripping edge-of-the-seat experience, but it remains a good attempt at bringing a fresh story to the audience.

Rating: 3/5