Full Meals, a romantic comedy from Kannada cinema, entertains while intertwining love, life, and wedding photography. The directorial and writing debut by N. Vinayaka indicates a promising new career. The leads are notable for their previous performances and are Likith Shetty, Kushee Ravi, and Thejaswini Sharma. Full Meals is a romantic comedy that intertwines stories of ambition and relationships while tackling the complications that arise when a person’s personal and work life collide. The film was released on 21 November 2025.
| Director | N. Vinayaka |
| Producer | Likith Shetty |
| Writers | N. Vinayaka (story, screenplay), Harish Gowda (dialogues) |
| Lead Cast | Likith Shetty (Lucky), Kushee Ravi (Pooja), Thejaswini Sharma (Preethi) |
| Supporting Cast | Rangayana Raghu, Vijay Chendoor, Suraj Lokre, Rajesh Nataranga, Ravishankar Gowda, Chandrakala Mohan |
| Genre | Romance, Comedy, Drama |
| Language | Kannada |
| Release Date | 21 November 2025 |
| Runtime | Approx. 133 minutes |
| Music Composer | Gurukiran Shetty |
| Cinematography | Manohar Joshi |
| Editor | Deepu S. Kumar |
| Production House | Ambiencia Productions |
| Theatrical Availability | Released in cinemas across Karnataka and select regions |
| OTT / Streaming | Expected on Netflix after theatrical run (reported) |
Overview
Full Meals
Genre
Romance, Comedy, Drama
Language
Kannada
Release Date
21 November 2025
Cast & Crew
In Full Meals, actor Likith Shetty plays the role of Lucky. One of the love interests, Preethi, played by Thejaswini Sharma, is a makeup artist who is Pooja’s best friend. The supporting cast comes with famous actors such as Rangayana Raghu as Pulikeshi, Vijay Chendoor as Mirinda, Suraj Lokre as Kiran, Rajesh Nataranga, Ravishankar Gowda, Chandrakala Mohan, and others.
For the first time, Vinayaka touches upon filmmaking as he directs the film for the first time, also co-writing the story with Harish Gowda, who is responsible for the dialogues.
The movie is being made by Like Shetty under the name Ambiencia Productions and is being released by Jayanna Films. Gurukiran Shetty is the one providing the film with its emotional score. The wedding scenes and close-up character moments alike are shot by Manohar Joshi, and the pace is made steady by editor Deepu S. Kumar, resulting in a total movie length of 2 hours and 13 minutes.
Where to Watch
At this time, Full Meals can only be seen in Indian theaters, with a particular focus on Karnataka. After its theatrical showing, the movie will most likely be available for viewing on Netflix in January 2026. This streaming option will provide people from all over the world and all over the country the chance to see this heartwarming and comical movie.
Reasons to Watch
- Unique Love Triangle: Set in an imaginative world of wedding photography, this movie offers a new and creative perspective on romantic relationships.
- Understandable Main Character: Young people will be able to identify with Lucky because he has personal problems in addition to his professional issues.
- Great Acting: The performances of the three main actors, Thejaswini Sharma, Kushee Ravi, and Likith Shetty, were very good and well done.
- Gurukiran’s Music: The emotional, heartfelt music of the well-known composer was a nice addition to the movie.
- Good Old Fashioned Entertainment: This movie has a nice balance of comedy and sadness, and is good for people of all ages to see.
- First ever film: N. Vinayaka has an original and new viewpoint that brings a lot of honesty and sincere storytelling to the movie.
Videos
Trailer 1
FAQs
Who plays the lead role of Lucky in Full Meals?
Lucky is the wedding photographer and is played by Likith Shetty, who is also the producer of the movie.
Who are the female leads in the movie?
Kushee Ravi is Pooja and Thejaswini Sharma is Preethi.
Who directed Full Meals?
The film is directed by N. Vinayaka, who is debuting as a director in the industry.
When was Full Meals released in theaters?
The movie was released in cinemas on the date of 21 November 2025, in Karnataka and a few other regions.
Is Full Meals based on a true story?
Full Meals is not based on a true story, but rather an original fictional tale.
Will Full Meals be available on OTT platforms?
After its theatrical run, Full Meals is expected to stream on Netflix, as it is reported that the film will have a long digital reach.
