Kapatadhaari is a 2021 Indian neo-noir mystery thriller directed by Pradeep Krishnamoorthy and starring Sumanth, representing an official remake of the 2019 Kannada film Kavaludaari . The plot follows a traffic officer's investigation into a 40-year-old murder case, which critics found to be a faithful, albeit slow-paced, adaptation. For a detailed review, visit The Times of India .