Where to watch Vishnuvardhana (2011)

Story

Vishnu is a young man who dreams of becoming rich without working hard. When he accidentally finds the phone of a dangerous crime boss named Adishesha, he seizes the opportunity to intercept a large sum of money meant for a criminal transaction. This sets off a dangerous game of cat-and-mouse as Adishesha hunts for his stolen phone. Meanwhile, Vishnu falls in love with Bharathi, the daughter of a colonel, and pretends to be a doctor to impress her. As various people including a corrupt police officer and Adishesha's wife become entangled in Vishnu's schemes, he must navigate increasingly complex and perilous situations to survive.

Why watch

• Sudeepa delivers an energetic lead performance with excellent dialogue delivery and expressive body language.
• The fast-paced screenplay keeps audiences engaged with clever twists and a cat-and-mouse plot.
• Strong supporting cast including Sonu Sood and Priyamani in memorable roles.

Good for: Fans of action-packed thrillers with comedy elements; the film contains adult themes and violence, so it is best suited for mature audiences rather than family viewing.

About the film

Directed by Pon Kumaran in his directorial debut and produced by Dwarakish, this 2011 Kannada action-comedy-thriller stars Sudeepa, Bhavana, Priyamani and Sonu Sood. The music was composed by V. Harikrishna. The film released on 8 December 2011 and was later dubbed into Hindi as Mr. Mobile 2 in 2016.

Languages

The film was later dubbed into Hindi as Mr. Mobile 2 by Goldmines Telefilms in 2016.

Sources: IMDb, Wikipedia, district.in, moviebuff.com (checked 02 Oct 2026)