Nidradevi Next Door Kannada movie review , songs , trailer

Nidradevi Next Door, directed by debutant Suraag Sagar a poetic, emotionally layered drama that explores trauma, insomnia, and the healing power of human connection. The film opens with a haunting lullaby sung by a mother (Sudharani) to her son Dhruva, invoking the mythical Nidradevi, the goddess of sleep. This bedtime comfort becomes a lifelong anchor for Dhruva (Praveer Shetty), who loses his mother early and grows up battling insomnia, guilt, and a fear that anyone he loves will die. Dhruva’s journey toward healing begins reluctantly through therapy with a compassionate healer (Shruthi Hariharan). His emotional walls begin to crack when he meets Riddhima (Rishika Naik), a neighbor who works at a suicide helpline. Her soothing voice and quiet empathy offer Dhruva his first moments of peace. In a parallel track, Vikram (Shine Shetty), a troubled man running an underground fight club, dreams of building an app named “Nidradevi” to help people sleep. His search for the perfect voice leads him to Riddhima, intertwining their lives in unexpected ways. The film delicately weaves these narratives into a meditation on grief, healing, and the quiet courage it takes to confront inner darkness.

Suraag Sagar’s debut direction is confident and poetic. He treats sleep not just as a biological need, but as a metaphor for peace, surrender, and emotional safety. Dialogues are sharp, introspective, and never preachy. The film avoids melodrama, opting instead for quiet moments—a yawn, a hug, a lullaby—that carry emotional weight. The pacing is deliberate, allowing viewers to absorb the psychological texture of each character.

Movie shows Healing is not linear—it’s layered and deeply personal. Sleep is more than rest—it’s emotional surrender and safety . Listening can be more powerful than fixing. Childhood trauma shapes adult fears—but it can be unlearned. Love doesn’t always arrive with fireworks—sometimes it’s a quiet voice next door. 

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▶ Nee Nanna

▶ sleepless anthem

▶ theme of trauma

▶ yechara

▶ Nidradevi ba

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