The Kannada film industry is preparing for a bold sub-genre experiment with the official trailer release of VIDEO (stylized as VIDEO). Presented by Dhee Cinemas and produced directly by actor Dheekshith Shetty (Blink, Dasara), the project brings back the acclaimed creative force behind the sci-fi hit Blink. Written and directed by Srinidhi Bengaluru, VIDEO stands as a rare, full-length found-footage horror thriller in Sandalwood.
Following an exclusive secret preview screening held on August 23, 2026, at AMB Cinemas in Bengaluru—where audiences experienced raw audience reactions weeks ahead of release—the official trailer gives moviegoers a chilling look into lost tapes, paranormal investigations, and terrifying jump scares. The film is set to hit theaters nationwide on September 11, 2026.
VIDEO Movie – Kannada | Dheekshithh Shetty | Srinidhi Bengaluru
Found-Footage Narrative: Sourcing Lost Paranormal Tapes
The trailer opens with authentic recorded footage from the advance Bengaluru premiere, showcasing real audience reactions. The creative team highlights a two-part narrative structure: roughly 40% of the film delivers energetic buddy comedy and lighthearted youth banter, while the remaining 60% plunges viewers into pure graveyard silence and terrifying jump scares.
The core story follows a group of young content creators who venture into an infamous, abandoned location without understanding its dark history or terrifying intensity. Driven by curiosity, the group recovers and sources over 70% of lost video footage left behind by previous visitors. However, as they edit and inspect the recorded files frame by frame, they realize the camera captured supernatural entities that were never meant to be documented.
From Comedy to Terror: Dynamic Tonal Shift
The trailer cleverly demonstrates the sharp tonal contrast that drives the narrative:
- The Comedy Setup: The initial portion showcases everyday youth camaraderie, witty pop-culture banter, and lighthearted references to Kannada cinema icons like Dr. Rajkumar and Shiva Rajkumar. The characters joke around while setting up their cameras and exploration gear.
- The Paranormal Descent: As night falls and the group ventures deeper into restricted zones, the light atmosphere evaporates. Infrared camera angles, unstable hand-held camera movements, eerie corridor echoes, and sudden visual distortions create relentless psychological horror.
Technical Roster and Project Specifications
Reuniting key creative technicians from the acclaimed film Blink, VIDEO brings together a specialized crew tailored for realistic found-footage storytelling:
| Category | Details |
| Movie Title | VIDEO |
| Lead Star & Producer | Dheekshith Shetty |
| Director & Writer | Srinidhi Bengaluru |
| Production House | Dhee Cinemas |
| Creators’ Background | From the creators of Blink |
| Genre | Found-Footage Horror / Psychological Thriller |
| Cinematographer | Avinaasha Shastry |
| Music Director | Sanjeev Jagirdar |
| Sound Design | Prasanna Kumar M S |
| Theatrical Release Date | September 11, 2026 |
Innovative Found-Footage Craft and Atmospheric Sound
Visually, VIDEO embraces raw realism over heavy CGI. Cinematographer Avinaasha Shastry utilizes handheld digital cameras, body-cams, and night-vision lenses to place the audience directly in the shoes of the protagonists. The shaky camera aesthetics and claustrophobic framing heighten the sense of vulnerability.
Complementing the visuals is a minimalist yet haunting sound design by Prasanna Kumar M S alongside a moody score from Sanjeev Jagirdar. By relying on natural ambient creaks, sudden heavy breathing, static audio cuts, and sudden silence, the soundscape maximizes tension before delivering terrifying jump scares.
September 11 Theatrical Release Vision
The trailer concludes with a unique fan-interactive call to action: Dhee Cinemas is encouraging moviegoers to request premiere locations in their respective cities by commenting on official social channels.
With its innovative found-footage format, strong backing from Dheekshith Shetty, and Srinidhi Bengaluru’s sharp directorial vision, VIDEO promises to be a groundbreaking theatrical horror experience for Sandalwood audiences.
- Official Trailer: Watch VIDEO Official Kannada Trailer on YouTube
