In today’s rapidly changing theatrical landscape, sustaining a film’s run has become increasingly difficult. Completing 25 successful days in cinemas is now a rarity. In this context, the Kannada film, Full Meals has reached the milestone, marking a steady and encouraging run at the box office.
Released across Karnataka on November 21, Full Meals revolves around a light-hearted love triangle set against the backdrop of weddings. The story follows a middle-class wedding photographer who unexpectedly finds himself caught in a romantic situation during a pre-wedding photoshoot. What begins as a routine assignment soon turns complicated, giving rise to a humorous and engaging narrative. The film has now entered its fourth week in theatres and continues to draw audiences through positive word of mouth.
The film is headlined by Likhith Shetty, who also serves as the producer, and is directed by debutant N Vinayak. Full Meals has found favour with audiences for its relatable setting and clean, family-friendly tone. Performances by Khushi Ravi and Tejaswini Sharma have been widely appreciated for adding warmth and emotional balance to the story.
Positioned as an entertainer suitable for all age groups, Full Meals blends humour and romance while offering a grounded look at the dreams, struggles, and family values of a middle-class wedding photographer. Its simple but engaging premise centres on a fixed wedding, a pre-wedding shoot in progress, and a growing attraction towards the photographer, raising the question of what unfolds next.
Likhith Shetty, who earlier appeared in films such as Sankashtakara Ganapathi, Abbabba, and Family Pack, continues to strengthen his presence with a performance that reinforces his status as a promising actor.
Director N Vinayak, a talent from Chitradurga, makes a confident debut with Full Meals, having also written the story and screenplay. The film’s 25-day theatrical run has earned him appreciation from audiences and industry circles alike, positioning him as a filmmaker to watch.
The supporting cast includes Rangayana Raghu, Sooraj Lokre, Vijay Chandoor, Ravishankar Gowda, Rajesh Nataranga, Sujay Shastri, Chandrakala Mohan, Honnavalli Krishna, Ramesh Pandit, Chethan Durga, Nagendra Aras, Moogu Suresh, Ganesh Rao, and Kote Prabhakar.
The technical team features Gurukiran as music director, Deepu S. Kumar as editor, Manohar Joshi as cinematographer, Harish Gowda handling dialogues, Vishwas Kashyap as art director, Arjun Raj as stunt director, with lyrics by Kaviraj and Pramod Maravante.
