Independent filmmaker Arjun Kishore Chandra has released Raddhi, a Kannada musical album that takes an everyday word and gives it an emotional twist. Borrowing its title from the Kannada word for "scrap", the project asks whether memories can ever be discarded as easily as old belongings.
The idea stems from a familiar belief that objects left unused for months eventually become raddhi. Arjun extends that thought beyond material possessions to the emotional baggage people carry through life. Old relationships, regrets, failures, heartbreaks and moments of joy often remain long after the people and places attached to them have faded. Raddhi attempts to capture that conflict through music and visuals rather than dialogue.
"The thought stayed with me for a long time," says Arjun. "We clear out things we no longer need, but memories don't work that way. Some experiences stay with us forever, whether we want them to or not. Raddhi came from wanting to explore that idea through a visual musical."
Originally from Karnataka and now based in Dublin, Ireland, Arjun has been balancing a career in quantity surveying with independent filmmaking. Over the years, he has written, acted in and directed projects driven by original ideas rather than conventional storytelling. In Raddhi, he also appears on screen, making it one of his most personal works to date.
The album brings together lyricist Trilok Trivikrama, composer Navaneeth Sham and singer Chetan Sosca, whose song anchors the narrative. Manohar Joshi has handled the cinematography, while Akshay Rao is the editor. Janardhan P Jani serves as creative director and VFX supervisor. The project is produced under the Kraanthi Creations banner with the blessings of producer Rajashekar S.
Released on YouTube, Raddhi uses a familiar word to reflect on the memories people carry through life. Some fade with time, while others stay, becoming part of who we are.
