Pick up "Ooru Keregalla" (A city passing by) by Jayant Kaikini, or any recent compilation by Agni Shridhar that touches on the gritty romance of the underbelly. You will find that the language of love sounds surprisingly beautiful in Kannada—especially when spoken by a man who is finally allowed to speak softly.
The Soul of Romance: Exploring the Richness of Kannada Male Romantic Fiction and Story Collections Pick up "Ooru Keregalla" (A city passing by)
: Kaikini is celebrated for his poetic and subtle portrayal of urban love and youthful relationships, particularly in Mumbai and Bangalore. Ghatashraddha & Other Stories U.R. Ananthamurthy Ghatashraddha & Other Stories U
"Mumbai inda band Eighth Cross ge eraginalli, avalu kade nodi nakkalu. Andre, aa naguvina artha naanu ee dinakke artha madskondilla. Naanu engineer aagidini, machine aritha ide nange, aadre aa naguvina mechanism nange innu mystery e aagide." Naanu engineer aagidini, machine aritha ide nange, aadre