Trailer of Kannada actor Prajwal Devaraj and Raj B Shetty’s much-awaited film Karawali was finally unveiled, giving audiences a glimpse into the world of director Guru Dutt Ganiga’s ambitious action drama. The film, which was in production for a long time and was delayed several times, is now expected to release in theaters on July 24.

The nearly three-minute trailer immerses the audience in the culture and traditions of coastal Karnataka, with Kambala being the visual centerpiece of the film. The iconic buffalo race, which gained nationwide recognition through Rishabh Shetty Kantara (2022), forms the backdrop of an emotionally charged story rooted in family, identity and heritage. With its sweeping visuals and action set pieces, the trailer hints at an emotional conflict without revealing too much.

One of the biggest talking points of the trailer is the conversation between Prajwal Devaraj and Raj B Shetty. While the producers are keeping the nature of their relationship under wraps, the footage raises an interesting question: Do the two actors portray a father-son duo from two different time periods? The trailer deliberately avoids giving clear answers, which adds to the intrigue of the film.

Ramesh Indira, Mitra, Sampada and Sushmita Bhatt also leave a strong impression in their brief roles. The film’s grassroots aesthetic, large-scale action sequences and recreation of coastal Karnataka further elevate the trailer. Director Gurudatha Ganiga also revealed that around 380 buffaloes were used during the production, highlighting the scale of the Kambala scenes.

The trailer was launched at a special event in Bengaluru on 7 July, where some fans present expressed their disappointment and claimed that Prajwal Devaraj’s voice had been changed in the trailer. Addressing the speculations, Ganiga gave clarification on the dubbing controversy during the programme. The controversy reportedly stems from disagreements between director-producer Gurudutt Ganiga and Prajwal over the delay in payment pending to the actor.

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Written and directed by Gurudutt Ganiga, Karawali Presented by KVN Productions and produced by Gurudatha Ganiga Films, VK Films and Suram Movies are serving as co-producers. Apart from Prajwal Devaraj and Raj B Shetty, who appear in an extended cameo, the film also stars Sampada, Mitra, Ramesh Indira, Sushmita Bhatt, Sridhar KS, Govinde Gowda and Niranjan.

The story is by Chandrashekhar Bandiappa, cinematography by Abhimanyu Sadanandan, music and background score by Sachin Basrur, and editing by Pratik Shetty. Karawali Is coming with a lot of anticipation and is going to be released in theaters on 24th July.