An engineer by training, a storyteller by calling. Maharudrappa has traversed the untrodden paths of Karnataka to document the wisdom, flavors, and struggles of the soil. His mission: to bridge the gap between the vanishing traditions of rural life and the fast-paced modern world.
ಒಂದು ಅದ್ಭುತ ಪಯಣದ ಮೈಲಿಗಲ್ಲುಗಳು
On July 4, 2020, armed with a basic camera and a curiosity for his roots, Maharudrappa launched Badukina Butthi and uploaded his first video documenting the heritage of rural Karnataka.
As the world slowed down, Badukina Butthi became a window to the outside for many, crossing 100K subscribers and becoming a trusted voice of rural Karnataka.
With 774K+ subscribers and over 2,100 documentaries, the channel stands as one of Karnataka's most respected heritage platforms, preserving stories for future generations.
"ಪ್ರತಿಯೊಬ್ಬ ಮನುಷ್ಯನಲ್ಲೂ ಒಂದು ಕಥೆಯಿದೆ, ಪ್ರತಿಯೊಂದು ಹಳ್ಳಿಯಲ್ಲೂ ಒಂದು ಸಂಸ್ಕೃತಿಯಿದೆ."
To Maharudrappa, a 'Butthi' (lunch bundle) is more than food. It's a collection of experiences, values, and identity. His storytelling doesn't just record visuals; it records the human condition. He believes in 'Deep-Time' journalism—spending weeks in a location to earn the trust of the community before the camera ever rolls.
No scripts, no staged moments. Just the raw pulse of life.
Connecting tech-savvy youth with their grandfathers' wisdom.
By supporting Badukina Butthi, you help Maharudrappa reach the most remote corners of our land to save stories that would otherwise be lost to time.