Anurag Kashyap-Backed Vaghachipani (Tiger's Pond) Teaser Unveiled Ahead Of Its Premiere At Berlinale 2025

Rising Indian director Natesh Hegde‘s crime drama Vaghachipani (Tiger’s Pond) has become the first Kannada-language film to be screened at the Berlin Film Festival‘s Forum strand. Ahead of its screening on February 15, the makers of the Anurag Kashyap-backed film unveiled the teaser.

Vaghachipani has an ensemble cast of Dileesh Pothan, Sumitra, Bindu Raxidi, Jahanghir MS, Achyut Kumar, Nagaraj Hegde, Natesh, and Gopal Hegde.

Set in the mystical village of Vaghachipani, the film follows the story of a merciless businessman who attempts to manipulate local elections, but faces resistance from an outcast villager. A character named Pathi, a mute maid becomes the central part of the film's narrative.

Vaghachipani's teaser gives us glimpses of three characters at a gas station. Two men are seen sitting in a car and talking about the another who is on a bike. Nothing much is revealed in the teaser but we can make it out that it is going to be a thrilling watch.

Watch Vaghachipani's teaser here.

Talking about the film, Anurag shared, “When I got a chance to onboard its journey, it was a very simple choice. Natesh’s storytelling is so effortless and fluid, that it just transports you into the world where it’s happening. We are so happy that the film is premiering at Berlinale and hope that it’s liked as much globally thereafter.”

Natesh added, “Reportedly it's the first ever Kannada film to be invited by Berlinale. Suddenly I feel like the film became an individual entity and has begun its journey. I am thankful to Anurag Kashyap for his love, Jeremy Chua for standing by in this long journey and Ranjan for being the support system. Without Rishab Shetty's support, this film wouldn't have gone to the floors. I would also like to thank my cast Dileesh Pothan, Achyut Kumar, Sumitra, and my Appa, Gopal Hegde, who have given wonderful performances. I hope the world discovers them soon.”