Punith Arya. R is an Indian writer and director, who works in the Kannada film industry. He made his debut as a director with the 2013 movie, Aarya's Love. In 2017 Punith directed the crime-drama, Psycho Shankara. The cast has Navarasan, Yashas Surya, Vijay Chendoor, Sharath Lohitashwa and Amrutha in pivotal roles.