News for 'Kannada Film'

Bellary Naga is a breezy entertainer

Bellary Naga is a breezy entertainer

Rediff.com9 Oct 2009

The Kannada film is a must see its breezy narration and extraordinary performance of veteran actor Dr Vishnuvardhan.

Geleya: A review

Geleya: A review

Rediff.com22 Oct 2007

Geleya may well appeal to the young and the mass audience. In a nutshell the film is high on technical aspects, but low on content -- a clichd fare with some entertaining moments.

Don't miss Neenyaare

Don't miss Neenyaare

Rediff.com19 Dec 2008

Neenyaare comes as a breath of fresh air at a time when the Kannada film industry is facing a serious dearth of good films.

Don't miss Kabaddi

Don't miss Kabaddi

Rediff.com3 Jul 2009

Good story, natural performance and great music makes this Kannada movie a must watch.

Thuttoori: Take your children!

Thuttoori: Take your children!

Rediff.com19 May 2006

Upendra, P Vasu come together for Aarakshaka

Upendra, P Vasu come together for Aarakshaka

Rediff.com30 Sep 2011

This is the first time that the actor and the filmmaker have come together for a film.

Raaj, The Showman sinks deeper into controversy

Raaj, The Showman sinks deeper into controversy

Rediff.com2 Sep 2009

Kannada film Raaj, The Showman continues to make news even after its release what with a spate of police complaints, threat of law suits and failure to meet the high expectations it had.

Sirivantha: Excellent!

Sirivantha: Excellent!

Rediff.com28 Sep 2006

Review: Gulabi Talkies

Review: Gulabi Talkies

Rediff.com8 Sep 2008

Gulabi Talkies is an outstanding film with perfect casting and top class performances. Girish Kasaravalli once again comes with a master piece in a subject that is rarely touched by the Indian film industry.

'People who saw Kabaddi said it was like watching Lagaan'

'People who saw Kabaddi said it was like watching Lagaan'

Rediff.com10 Jul 2009

Narendra Babu, on his Kannada film about Kabaddi players.

Suri joins hands with Puneet in Anna Bond

Suri joins hands with Puneet in Anna Bond

Rediff.com13 Oct 2011

The film promises to be an out an out actioner.

Ugra Narasimha: patchy, inconsistent

Ugra Narasimha: patchy, inconsistent

Rediff.com28 Jun 2005

Review: Don't miss Love Guru

Review: Don't miss Love Guru

Rediff.com17 Jul 2009

Even if you find the climax offbeat, you will enjoy the film. Love Guru is certainly a different kind of film, worth watching.

Savi Savi Nenapu is too slow

Savi Savi Nenapu is too slow

Rediff.com10 Aug 2007

This Kannada film is too slow.

Avoid Zindagi at all costs

Avoid Zindagi at all costs

Rediff.com18 Jul 2008

Zindagi is a big disappointment -- the script does not make sense, the comic sequences are terrible, the editing is shoddy, and the lead actors are miscast.

Kannada actor Shuba Punja is on a signing spree

Kannada actor Shuba Punja is on a signing spree

Rediff.com8 Oct 2012

Get your lowdown of what's happening in Kannada cinema.

Bachchan to lend his voice to orangutan Pappu?

Bachchan to lend his voice to orangutan Pappu?

Rediff.com3 Mar 2010

Here's a first look at Kannada film Appu and Pappu.

Shubham is a big bore

Shubham is a big bore

Rediff.com11 Apr 2006

Upendra, the director returns

Upendra, the director returns

Rediff.com23 Feb 2010

The Kannada actor is donning the director's hat after ten long years in his latest untitled movie.

Review: Nee Tata Naa Birla

Review: Nee Tata Naa Birla

Rediff.com30 Jun 2008

Tata Birla is an ordinary fare. Ravichandran and Jaggesh combo fails to enliven the magic of earlier films. Director Magadi's weak script and Guru Kiran's ordinary music are the weak links. The glamour girls do not contribute anything to lift the film.

Savaari is engaging

Savaari is engaging

Rediff.com10 Apr 2009

Media baron Ramoji Rao's new Kannada film Savaari is the remake of the Telugu film, Gamyam.

Review: Mussanje Maathu

Review: Mussanje Maathu

Rediff.com16 May 2008

Mussanje Maathu is an emotional film which is tug at your heartstrings. A good and clean family oriented film with excellent performances and classic music. Sudeep's outstanding performance is well complemented by competent performances of Ramya and Anu Prabhakar.

Review: Gange Baare Thunge Baare

Review: Gange Baare Thunge Baare

Rediff.com2 May 2008

A lot was expected from Sadhu Kokila's latest Kannada film Gange Baare Thunge Baare. But the film ends up as a big bore. Prajwal lacks the maturity to carry off the emotional sequences.

First Look: 40,000 beer bottles for a song!

First Look: 40,000 beer bottles for a song!

Rediff.com22 Apr 2009

The sets have been constructed to picturise an item song on Shradhdha Sharma for the Kannada film Jeeva. The film starring Prajwal is being directed by choreographer-turned-director Prahu Sreenivas.

Puri Jagannadh, Ravi Teja team up for Idiot 2

Puri Jagannadh, Ravi Teja team up for Idiot 2

Rediff.com19 Jul 2011

Get your lowdown on what's happening in Telugu cinema.

Paramesha Paanwala is a laugh riot

Paramesha Paanwala is a laugh riot

Rediff.com8 Dec 2008

The Kannada film is sans logic but is still an enjoyable fare.

Bindaas' Puneet on a roll

Bindaas' Puneet on a roll

Rediff.com18 Mar 2008

It is an exciting time for Puneet Rajkumar. Not only is his latest Kannada film Bindaas doing well, his last film Milana too, directed by his cousin Prakash, just completed it's silver jubilee run a few days ago.

First Look: Raj, the Showman!

First Look: Raj, the Showman!

Rediff.com4 Dec 2008

The combination of "Power Star" Puneeth Rajakumar and "Hat trick" director Prem is described as deadly, and that is the major highlight of the Kannada film Raj, the Showman presently being shot in Bangalore. Made on a budget of around Rs 7 to 8 crore, Raj, the Showman also stars Nisha Kothari as Puneet Raj Kuamr's heroine in the film.

Anjadhiru is engrossing

Anjadhiru is engrossing

Rediff.com13 Mar 2009

Anjadhiru is a well-made remake of Mysskin's Tamil hit Anjaathe. Veteran actor Dwarakish, Aadi Lokesh, newcomer Muralidhar shine in their roles. Prashanth and cute Shubha Poonja have given their best. Director Janardhan has extracted best work from his technicians to make this one an engrossing thriller.

Sudeep shoots Police Story 3 in a record 12 hours

Sudeep shoots Police Story 3 in a record 12 hours

Rediff.com14 Jun 2011

Sudeep plays a police officer in the movie.

Kempa could have been much better

Kempa could have been much better

Rediff.com12 Jan 2009

The first 25 minutes of Kannada film Kempa raises a lot of expectations. Unfortunately, the rest of the film -- except the 20 minutes -- follows the usual trend of the underworld masala films.

Hani Hani: a pleasant surprise

Hani Hani: a pleasant surprise

Rediff.com8 Feb 2008

Director Sharan makes up for his last two films with some fresh treatment this time around.

Ghajini hits a roadblock in Karnataka

Ghajini hits a roadblock in Karnataka

Rediff.com27 Dec 2008

The direction comes in the wake of a violation by theatre owners of a Memorandum of Understanding, which states that any non-Kannada film can be played only on 21 screens in the state.

Aa Dinagalu: A review

Aa Dinagalu: A review

Rediff.com22 Oct 2007

Aa Dinagalu captures the terrifying world of Bangalore Underworld with utmost sincerity and transparency. The film is sensible, frightening, and yet cool. Ilayaraja's camera work and Venu's camera work are the highlights.

Actress Jayamala, now a doctor!

Actress Jayamala, now a doctor!

Rediff.com23 Jan 2008

Kannada film actress Jayamala created history of sorts when she became the only actress in the Indian film industry to be conferred a doctorate for her thesis on the rehabilitation of rural woman in Karnataka.

Gulama fails to impress

Gulama fails to impress

Rediff.com2 Jan 2009

Gulama may impress the mass audience to some extent, but is not meant for the family audience.

Yuga review

Yuga review

Rediff.com5 Nov 2007

A badly made film with weak script and average music. Only Vijay's fights make impact in this otherwise shabby film.

Pandavaru is a good entertainer

Pandavaru is a good entertainer

Rediff.com10 Nov 2006

Review: Maharshi

Review: Maharshi

Rediff.com14 Nov 2008

The Kannada film Maharshi is not only an extreme violent action drama without a credible story, but a perfect example of how a thoroughly incompetent and boring venture can be made.

Vijay Raghavendra returns with Shravana

Vijay Raghavendra returns with Shravana

Rediff.com12 Feb 2010

Looking at the Kannada film with a social message.