City Lights film explores Bengaluru's Majestic underworld

The film ‘City Lights’, directed by Dunia Vijay, explores the dark underworld of the Majestic area in Bengaluru. The narrative delves into themes of corruption, prostitution, politics, and organized crime, illustrating how innocent individuals are often ensnared in these cycles.

The story follows Shivu (played by Vinay Rajkumar), a man who moves from a village to Bengaluru in search of a livelihood, and Monisha (played by Monisha Vijayakumar), who arrives in Majestic while searching for her missing brother. Their paths cross as they navigate the dangers of the city, including human trafficking and conflicts with gang-affiliated political figures.

While the film is noted for its realistic portrayal of Bengaluru's gritty locations and strong performances by Vinay Rajkumar and Umasri, some critiques suggest the storytelling follows familiar patterns and lacks significant novelty in its narrative structure.