The play, Naayi Kaledide (The Dog Went Missing), written and directed by Rajendra Karanth, follows an elderly couple navigating the quiet loneliness of their later years after their only son and daughter-in-law relocate abroad. Left behind in an empty home, the couple finds solace in caring for the family's beloved dog, whose companionship becomes their anchor. This poignant drama, NayiKaledide, explores the fragility of bonds and the ache of absence.

🎭 About the Artists

Writer and Director: Rajendra Karanth

🎭 Cast

Rayaru – Rajendra Karanth

Vishalakshi – Rajeshwari

Ashok – Satish Aital 

Shravan – Puneeth Karthikeya 

Aishwarya – Bhuvana 

Madhurav – Srinath 

Harsha – Rajath 

Munivenkatamma – Latha Murthy 

Assistant – Srikanth 

Press – Pranav Karanth 

Sabi – Umashankar 

Dubaiyava – Krishnaraj Nakshatri 

ನಮ್ದೆ ನಟನೆ/ NamDde NaTane 

Rangabhoomi, Udupi — originally founded as NamDde NaTane to make short films — stepped onto the stage thanks to the encouragement of Rajendra Karanth. Within two years, the organization staged four plays with more than thirty houseful performances. In 2025, their production Naayi Kaledide (The Dog Went Missing) achieved the distinction of winning seven awards.

📆 Date : April 5, 2026, 06:30 PM to 08.00 PM