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{{Infobox film<br />
| name = Kamal Sridevi<br />
| image = Kamal Sridevi.jpg<br />
| caption = Theatrical release poster<br />
| director = V. A. Sunil Kumar<br />
| producer = B. K. Dhanalakshmi<br />
| writer = V. A. Sunil Kumar<br />
| starring = Sachin Cheluvarayaswamy, [[Sangeetha Bhat]], Akshitha Bopaiah, [[Kishore (actor, born 1974)|Kishore]], [[Ramesh Indira]]<br />
| music = Keerthan K. S.<br />
| cinematography = Nagesh V. Acharya<br />
| editing = Jnanesh B. Matad<br />
| studio = Swarnambika Pictures<br />
| released = {{Film date|df=yes|2025|09|19|India}}<br />
| runtime = 122 minutes<br />
| country = India<br />
| language = Kannada<br />
}}<br />
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'''''Kamal Sridevi''''' is a 2025 Indian [[Kannada cinema|Kannada-language]] drama thriller film written and directed by V. A. Sunil Kumar. Produced by B. K. Dhanalakshmi for Swarnambika Pictures, it stars Sachin Cheluvarayaswamy, [[Sangeetha Bhat]] and Akshitha Bopaiah, with [[Kishore (actor, born 1974)|Kishore]] and [[Ramesh Indira]] in supporting roles.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Sharadhaa |first1=A. |title=Kamal Sridevi, a mysterious new venture unveiled |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2025/Jun/09/kamal-sridevi-a-mysterious-new-venture-unveiled |access-date=25 February 2026 |work=[[The New Indian Express]] |date=9 June 2025 |language=en}}</ref> The film was released on 19 September 2025.<br />
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== Plot == <br />
Set in Bengaluru, the film opens with the discovery of a young woman’s murder in a lodge. The police investigation reveals that the victim, Devika, had been living under the alias "Sridevi." The narrative unfolds through multiple viewpoints, examining the secrets of those connected to her and reflecting on themes of identity, survival and personal choice.<ref name="The Times of India-2025">{{cite web |title=Kamal Sridevi Movie Review: A thriller of perspectives, stretched too thin |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/regional/kannada/a-thriller-of-perspectives-stretched-too-thin/movie-review/123991302.cms |publisher=The Times of India |date=19 September 2025 |access-date=19 September 2025}}</ref><ref name="Cinema Express-2025">{{cite web |title=Kamal Sridevi Movie Review: A relentless woman-driven suspense thriller |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/kannada/review/2025/Sep/19/kamal-sridevi-movie-review-a-relentless-woman-driven-suspense-thriller-12399115.html |publisher=Cinema Express |date=19 September 2025 |access-date=19 September 2025}}</ref> <br />
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== Cast == <br />
* Sachin Cheluvarayaswamy <br />
* [[Sangeetha Bhat]] as Devika / Sridevi <br />
* Akshitha Bopaiah <br />
* [[Kishore (actor)|Kishore]] <br />
* [[Ramesh Indira]] <br />
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== Production == <br />
''Kamal Sridevi'' was written and directed by V. A. Sunil Kumar. The film’s cinematography was handled by Nagesh V. Acharya, editing by Jnanesh B. Matad, and music composed by Keerthan K. S. It was produced by B. K. Dhanalakshmi under the Swarnambika Pictures banner.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Jewoor |first1=Revan P |title=Kamal Sridevi Movie: ಕಮಲ್ ಶ್ರೀದೇವಿ ಟೀಸರ್ ಔಟ್! ಸಂಗೀತಾ ಭಟ್ ಲುಕ್ ನೋಡಿದ್ರಾ? |url=https://kannada.news18.com/news/entertainment/kannada-actress-sangeetha-bhat-acted-kamal-sridevi-movie-teaser-released-rvj-dvp-2148845.html |access-date=25 February 2026 |work=[[News18 Kannada]] |date=4 April 2025 |language=kn}}</ref><br />
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== Release == <br />
The film was released theatrically across India on 19 September 2025.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Kumar |first1=Madan |title=Kamal Sridevi Review: ಕೊನೆವರೆಗೂ ಸಸ್ಪೆನ್ಸ್ ಕಾಪಾಡಿಕೊಳ್ಳುವ ‘ಕಮಲ್ ಶ್ರೀದೇವಿ’ ಕೊಲೆ ಕೇಸ್ |url=https://tv9kannada.com/entertainment/movie-reviews/kamal-sridevi-kannada-movie-review-sangeetha-bhat-sachin-cheluvarayaswamy-in-suspense-film-1082803.html |access-date=25 February 2026 |work=TV9 Kannada |date=19 September 2025 |language=kn}}</ref><br />
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== Reception == <br />
The film received a mixed response from critics. <br />
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* ''Cinema Express'' called it "a relentless woman-driven suspense thriller," praising the strong female characters but pointing to uneven pacing.<ref name="Cinema Express-2025"/> <br />
* ''The Times of India'' found the multi-perspective storytelling engaging but felt the runtime and repeated flashbacks weakened the impact.<ref name="The Times of India-2025"/> <br />
* ''Deccan Herald'' was more critical, rating it 1.5/5 and describing it as "a tiresome watch" with weak execution.<ref>{{cite news |last1=A S |first1=Pranati |title=Kamal Sridevi Kannada Review: A Weak Murder Mystery Drama |url=https://www.deccanherald.com/entertainment/kamal-sridevi-movie-review-this-murder-mystery-is-a-tiresome-watch-3736507 |access-date=25 February 2026 |work=[[Deccan Herald]] |date=20 September 2025 |language=en}}</ref><br />
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== References == <br />
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== External links == <br />
* {{IMDb title|tt37263716}} <br />
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[[Category:2025 films]] <br />
[[Category:2025 Kannada-language films]]<br />
[[Category:Indian thriller films]] <br />
[[Category:Indian drama films]]</div>TheronShifflett