Natesh Hegde
Biography
Natesh Hegde was born and brought up in the Western Ghats of Karnataka. He studied masters in journalism under Karnataka university Dharwad. Pedro is his debut feature length film, revealed in Busan’s New Currents Competition in 2021.
Known For & Full Filmography4 Titles
Movie - 2026, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
TV star Samar's life spirals when his ex Gayatri accuses him of rape after he blocks contact with her. Despite his new relationship with Khushi, he faces arrest and encounters a corrupt justice system.
Movie - 2024, 2h 15m • as Pedro
A historic rifle club in the Western Ghats becomes the center of a thrilling fight for survival when a dangerous arms dealer and his gang come seeking revenge. The club’s members, skilled hunters with a shared passion, work together to protect their lives and their legacy.
Movie - 2025, 2h 15m • as Venkati
In the sleepy hamlet of Vaghachipani, an under-aged sheperdess is discovered to be pregnant. Her employer who is hellbent on becoming the chairman of the village-council is making every effort to cover it up, resulting in more cover-ups threatening to be exposed. Mentally-deficient, the young sheperdess has no idea what a pregnancy is.
Movie - 2024, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
Munna, the rebellious son of an ex-soldier turned quarry worker, becomes entangled in local power dynamics while grappling with personal loss. His quest for resolution leads to what’s described as a 'surreal transformation' as he undergoes a 'test of truth'.