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Yaare Koogadali (2012): Cast & Plot

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Yaare Koogadali is a 2012 action thriller directed by Samuthirakani, starring Puneeth Rajkumar as Kumara, Yogesh and Sadhu Kokila. It runs 2 hours 16 minutes.

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Yaare Koogadali (2012) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 16m (136 min)
Director
Samuthirakani
Genres
Action , Thriller
Original language
Kannada
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The story

What Is Yaare Koogadali About?

The premise of Yaare Koogadali without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Kumara and Natesa leave their village and seek a new life in the city, eventually finding work at a gas station. Their peaceful existence is disrupted when they are pursued by a group of dangerous men. As they try to evade their pursuers, the truth about their past begins to surface, revealing a complex and perilous situation.

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Cast & crew

Yaare Koogadali Cast & Characters

Puneeth Rajkumar leads the cast as Kumara, with Yogesh as Natesha and Sadhu Kokila as Shishupala. Directed by Samuthirakani; 13 actors are credited in all.

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More from Samuthirakani

More films directed by Samuthirakani: Naadodigal 2, Aakasha Mittayee, Janda Pai Kapiraju and Poraali.

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Plot

Yaare Koogadali Plot Summary

What happens in Yaare Koogadali from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

On a rainy night, Kumara Puneeth Rajkumar and Natesha Yogesh slip away from NIMHANS and step into the crowded streets of Bangalore, their past deeds still shrouded in mystery. They find a temporary home at Shishupala’s residence, where Sadhu Kokila plays the role of Shishupala, and they take up jobs at a local petrol bunk to keep themselves afloat. The quiet rhythm of their new life is soon brightened by the arrival of Bharathi Bhavana, who sweeps into Kumara’s world with a mix of curiosity and warmth. Initially, she misreads his stubborn, unsettled ways, but her perception shifts the moment she sees him quietly helping people in need, including her. She pursues him to become his girlfriend, yet Kumara remains cautious, wary of the shadows that trail him.

Full summary

The whole story of Yaare Koogadali, scene by scene

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How Well Do You Know Yaare Koogadali?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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Yaare Koogadali FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Yaare Koogadali, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Yaare Koogadali?

Yaare Koogadali runs 2 hours 16 minutes (136 minutes).

When was Yaare Koogadali released?

Yaare Koogadali was released on December 20, 2012.

Who directed Yaare Koogadali?

Yaare Koogadali was directed by Samuthirakani.

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Who is in the cast of Yaare Koogadali?

Yaare Koogadali stars Puneeth Rajkumar as Kumara, Yogesh as Natesha and Sadhu Kokila as Shishupala, among 13 credited actors.

Does Yaare Koogadali have a post-credit scene?

No. Yaare Koogadali has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Yaare Koogadali in?

The original language of Yaare Koogadali is Kannada.

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