News for 'Kannada Film'

'Some milestones in your life you should not forget'

'Some milestones in your life you should not forget'

Rediff.com24 Jun 2020

Woh 7 Din released on June 23, 37 years ago. Anil Kapoor look backs at his journey.

Mohanlal Looks Smashing in Malaikottai Valiban

Mohanlal Looks Smashing in Malaikottai Valiban

Rediff.com7 Dec 2023

Mohanlal, the complete actor, has finally revealed the teaser of his coming period drama, Malaikottai Valiban.

Mast Maja Maadi is timepass

Mast Maja Maadi is timepass

Rediff.com15 Dec 2008

The success of a comedy depends on good timing, dialogues and comedy sequences. But Mast Maja Maadi fails on all three counts.

Ganesh returns with Maleyali Jotheyali

Ganesh returns with Maleyali Jotheyali

Rediff.com10 Dec 2009

The actor is ready with the Kannada film which also stars Anjana Sukhani and Yuvika Choudhary.

Olave Jeevana Lekkachara: A must watch

Olave Jeevana Lekkachara: A must watch

Rediff.com12 Jun 2009

Olave Jeevana Lekkachara is a well performed and well directed Kannada film.

Avoid Gunavantha!

Avoid Gunavantha!

Rediff.com3 Dec 2007

Weak direction, lack luster performances, contrived plot, bad script make Gunavantha one of the worst films released recently.

Ganana Mane is run of the mill

Ganana Mane is run of the mill

Rediff.com27 Aug 2007

Gandana Mane lacks freshness and has a cinematic narration seen in the seventies. Shivaraj Kumar tries to salvage the film, but it is of no avail. V Manohar's music composition is a saving grace.

Review: Impressive lead cast in Nam Areal Ondina

Review: Impressive lead cast in Nam Areal Ondina

Rediff.com23 Jul 2010

Kannada film Nam Areal Ondina tells a realistic love story.

Puneet Raj Kumar: Ready with Ajay

Puneet Raj Kumar: Ready with Ajay

Rediff.com4 Apr 2006

Ramesh Arvind is back!

Ramesh Arvind is back!

Rediff.com30 Jun 2010

The south actor talks about this week'd release Hendthira Darbar.

Shukra falls flat!

Shukra falls flat!

Rediff.com12 Oct 2007

Vinod Raj plays double role in this film with poor technical values and an insipid script. Priya Dikshit is just okay. Director Mudduraj fails once again to make a neat commercial film. If you still prefer to watch it you may enjoy Vinod Raj's action.

Court rejects Darshan's bail plea

Court rejects Darshan's bail plea

Rediff.com20 Sep 2011

The Kannada actor is undergoing treatment in hospital for asthma and jaundice.

Julie: A big disappointment

Julie: A big disappointment

Rediff.com15 May 2006

This latest version of the 70s hit lacks the impact of the original.

Nandadeepa is illogical

Nandadeepa is illogical

Rediff.com4 Aug 2008

Nandadeepa has a story based on a folklore about a stepmother's exploitation of her stepson. The narration is amateurish though Master Manoj is impressive. Devaraj and Shruthi, on the other hand are passable.

'Aarakshaka is different from my earlier films'

'Aarakshaka is different from my earlier films'

Rediff.com25 Jan 2012

Director P Vasu talks about his new Kannada film Aarakshaka.

Review: Dheemaaku

Review: Dheemaaku

Rediff.com12 Sep 2008

Dheemaaku ends up as an ordinary fare because of a weak script and poor directorial work. However Naveen Krishna shines. Arjun's music has some catchy tunes.

Maadesha: Enjoyable for Shivraj Kumar fans

Maadesha: Enjoyable for Shivraj Kumar fans

Rediff.com29 Aug 2008

Ravi Srivatsa's Kannada film, Maadesha, is quite different from the other recent gangster films. While most of those portrayed the protagonist as a larger than life character, Ravi Srivatsa shows the grey sides of an ambitious youngster, who takes to crime.

Sudeep: Back with My Autograph

Sudeep: Back with My Autograph

Rediff.com9 Mar 2006

Review: Golmaal can put you to sleep

Review: Golmaal can put you to sleep

Rediff.com26 Oct 2012

The film is a sheer waste of time.

Nothing original about Sajini

Nothing original about Sajini

Rediff.com26 Feb 2007

Murugesh's directorial debut may not be a scene by scene remake of the Tamil film Jodi, but its story line and script is heavily inspired by the film and the also recently released Telugu hit Bommarillu.

Indrajit: I play a superstar in the film

Indrajit: I play a superstar in the film

Rediff.com5 Apr 2012

Director Indrajit Lankesh talks about directing Diganth and his role in the film.

Kalaakar is a neat movie

Kalaakar is a neat movie

Rediff.com29 May 2009

Actor Harish Raj proves his mettle as a director in his debut Kannada film. He also shines as an actor. Other plusses include Suman's performance, music and camerawork.

Stars fail to shine down South

Stars fail to shine down South

Rediff.com19 May 2009

The voters in southern India have proved that it is the performance of the candidates, not their film backgrounds, that they will cast their votes for.

Rajeeva is mindless mayhem

Rajeeva is mindless mayhem

Rediff.com15 Jan 2007

Avoidable at all costs.

Review: Sathya In Love

Review: Sathya In Love

Rediff.com31 Mar 2008

Shivaraj Kumar's brilliance in action and song sequences is certain to please his fans.Genelia looks cute and stylish in the songs. The film is enjoyable in the first half, but slips in the second half with too many confusing turns. Guru Kiran's music and brilliant photography saves this otherwise ordinary film.

Sree: For lovers of action alone

Sree: For lovers of action alone

Rediff.com6 Feb 2006

Review: Ananth Nag shines in Matondu Maduvena!

Review: Ananth Nag shines in Matondu Maduvena!

Rediff.com8 Apr 2011

Matondu Maduvena! would have been more interesting if it was backed by a power-packed story.

Review: Meghave Meghave

Review: Meghave Meghave

Rediff.com2 Feb 2009

Meghave Meghave directed by Nagendra Prasad is bogged down by ordinary performances from artists and weak handling of an ordinary story. Prasad proves that he is yet to learn the tricks in direction. The film drags from the first sequence. Gracy Singh makes a forgettable debut in this film.

Bollywood's Busy Baby Calendar For 2024!

Bollywood's Busy Baby Calendar For 2024!

Rediff.com5 Mar 2024

While Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli welcomed their second child in February, Namrata Thakker looks at the other celebs getting ready to embrace parenthood for the first time.

Review: Don't miss Akka Thangi

Review: Don't miss Akka Thangi

Rediff.com5 Dec 2008

Akka Thangi is a film of strong native fervour and realistic narration. The film is sentimental and sends a strong message that upholds truth and tradition. Shruthi, Kishore are excellent. Mahendar's direction and Manohar's music are top class.

Review: Abhay is a rehash

Review: Abhay is a rehash

Rediff.com2 Oct 2009

Abhay is strictly meant for Darshan fans.

First Look: Prem in Charminaar

First Look: Prem in Charminaar

Rediff.com4 Jan 2013

Directed by R Chandru the film has Meghana Gaonkar as the female lead.

Review: Villian is run-of-the-mill

Review: Villian is run-of-the-mill

Rediff.com25 May 2012

The film features those hackneyed local 'villains' yet again.

Cop on a mission!

Cop on a mission!

Rediff.com24 Sep 2003

Kencha is dull

Kencha is dull

Rediff.com10 Jul 2009

Age old story, cliched narration and ordinary music make this Kannada film a dud.

Mahesh Babu, Kamal Haasan, Kushboo mingle at award function

Mahesh Babu, Kamal Haasan, Kushboo mingle at award function

Rediff.com23 Jul 2015

A look at the pictures.

Another Shivaraj Kumar weepy

Another Shivaraj Kumar weepy

Rediff.com26 May 2006

Review: Bombaat

Review: Bombaat

Rediff.com8 Aug 2008

A competent performance of Ganesh notwithstanding, his new film Bombaat fails to impress because of a weak and illogical story. Mano Murthy rocks with two songs. Go for it if you want to see Ganesh in his action avatar.

An experiment called Innuendo

An experiment called Innuendo

Rediff.com3 Aug 2011

Theatre person Arvind Kamath's film has been made with a budget of just Rs 6 lakh.