News for 'Kannada New Year'

Amitabh To Play Dashrath To Ranbir's Ram?

Amitabh To Play Dashrath To Ranbir's Ram?

Rediff.com21 Feb 2024

Amitabh Bachchan and Ranbir Kapoor worked together in Brahmastra for the first time. Now, they are poised to come together again.

LS polls: Cong announces DK Suresh among 7 candidates for K'taka

LS polls: Cong announces DK Suresh among 7 candidates for K'taka

Rediff.com9 Mar 2024

A three-time MP, Suresh is the brother of Karnataka Congress chief DK Shivakumar and is the sitting member from Bangalore Rural. He was the only Congress candidate to win in the 2019 general elections in the state.

Bengaluru bandh over Cauvery sees partial response

Bengaluru bandh over Cauvery sees partial response

Rediff.com26 Sep 2023

Several activists of pro-Kannada organisations were also whisked away by the police at Town Hall, as they gathered there to stage a protest.

JLo Or Kareena? Who Will You Watch On OTT?

JLo Or Kareena? Who Will You Watch On OTT?

Rediff.com24 May 2024

Flight attendants, football coaches, renegade robots, underwater superheroes, it's all there on OTT this week.

Youth raising 'Modi, Modi' should be slapped: K'taka Min

Youth raising 'Modi, Modi' should be slapped: K'taka Min

Rediff.com25 Mar 2024

The Kannada and Culture Minister also said the BJP should be ashamed to ask for votes in the coming Lok Sabha elections as, he alleged, it has failed on the development front as well.

Pune court likely to pronounce verdict in Dabholkar murder case today

Pune court likely to pronounce verdict in Dabholkar murder case today

Rediff.com10 May 2024

Additional sessions judge A A Jadhav of the special court for cases under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act is likely to pronounce the judgement on Friday, said special public prosecutor Prakash Suryawanshi.

GOAT, Vijay's Failed Political Launch Vehicle

GOAT, Vijay's Failed Political Launch Vehicle

Rediff.com9 Sep 2024

Vijay has a lot of young and middle-aged women fans, but as voters, they are possibly now with the DMK, or remain with the AIADMK. Recapturing this constituency would have helped Vijay's political launch and the GOAT script and dialogues could have gone a long way in helping out. But the kind of script and screenplay and the unusually and equally unnecessary long run-time (3 hours, 3 minutes) that GOAT offers takes the film experience over the heads of those that are not familiar with secret agents and uranium theft in Tamil cinema, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Renukaswamy murder: 2 more aides of actor Darshan held

Renukaswamy murder: 2 more aides of actor Darshan held

Rediff.com14 Jun 2024

Jagadish and Anukumar were taken into custody from the district headquarters town of Chitradurga by a team led by Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Dinakar.

The Worst 5 Kannada films of 2014

The Worst 5 Kannada films of 2014

Rediff.com17 Jul 2014

Puneeth Rajkumar's Ninnindale was one of the biggest disappointment of the year so far.

'I Want To Do A K-Drama'

'I Want To Do A K-Drama'

Rediff.com14 Aug 2024

'If you ask me where I want my career to go, I have been saying this for a long time: I want to do a K-drama. I want to be in Korea doing a love story, full of romance.'

V K Prakash debuts in Kannada

V K Prakash debuts in Kannada

Rediff.com25 Aug 2010

The director of Freaky Chakra and Punaradhivasam is coming out with his first Kannada venture Aidu Ondla Aidhu.

2009's Top Kannada Films

2009's Top Kannada Films

Rediff.com17 Dec 2009

Here then are a few noteworthy films of the year.

Why did NRN prevent Sudha Murthy from joining Infosys?

Why did NRN prevent Sudha Murthy from joining Infosys?

Rediff.com7 Jan 2024

The book also mentions how Murthy was averse to his wife joining Infosys despite being a fine engineer who knew she could contribute far more solidly to the company than helping with only the odds and ends that her husband assigned to her.

Top Kannada Actresses of 2009

Top Kannada Actresses of 2009

Rediff.com31 Dec 2009

The year belonged to Aindrita Ray for Manasaare.

The Top Kannada grossers of 2012

The Top Kannada grossers of 2012

Rediff.com17 Jan 2013

Krantiveera Sangolli Rayanna became the biggest hit of the year.

Progressive Kannada scholar shot dead

Progressive Kannada scholar shot dead

Rediff.com30 Aug 2015

Noted Kannada scholar and researcher, M M Kalburgi, who often courted controversies with his outspoken stand on various issues including idol worship, was shot dead at point-blank range by two unidentified men at his residence in Dharwad, Karnataka on Sunday.

Ganesh in Kannada remake of Mynaa

Ganesh in Kannada remake of Mynaa

Rediff.com20 Dec 2010

Get your low down on what's happening in the world of Kannada cinema, right here!

'I was trying to discover myself'

'I was trying to discover myself'

Rediff.com18 Mar 2024

'In 2009, I was trying to discover myself as an actor, and that's when the journey started. I'm 41 years old and have been associated with this film for 16 years.'

Bollywood calling Kannada actor Sudeep

Bollywood calling Kannada actor Sudeep

Rediff.com4 Dec 2009

Sudeep has back to back releases lined up and they are not all Kannada films. First up is Rann, the Hindi film with Amitabh Bachchan.

Kannada actor-turned-politician Ambareesh passes away

Kannada actor-turned-politician Ambareesh passes away

Rediff.com25 Nov 2018

Beginning his film career in antagonistic roles, he later emerged on his own to become a hero. Ambareesh also had a successful career in politics having been an MLA, a Lok Sabha member and a former minister at the state and central levels.

Siddaramaiah Goes Backfoot On Local Quota Bill

Siddaramaiah Goes Backfoot On Local Quota Bill

Rediff.com18 Jul 2024

Sources within the Congress, including those who have been members of the teams that drafted its 2019 and 2024 Lok Sabha poll manifestos, said the Karnataka government decision lacked any empirical basis.

Won't give even an inch of land, says Bommai, seeks Kannada-speaking areas in Maharashtra

Won't give even an inch of land, says Bommai, seeks Kannada-speaking areas in Maharashtra

Rediff.com2 May 2022

Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Monday urged politicians of Maharashtra not to use the language bogey or border issue for their political survival, as he made it clear that the state will not give even an inch of its land to the neighbouring state.

Kannada actor Darshan arrested

Kannada actor Darshan arrested

Rediff.com9 Sep 2011

The actor apparently threatened his wife at gun point.

Belagavi bans entry of 3 Maharashtra ministers, 1 MP on Karnataka day

Belagavi bans entry of 3 Maharashtra ministers, 1 MP on Karnataka day

Rediff.com31 Oct 2023

The Belagavi administration has banned three Maharashtra ministers and an MP from entering this border district, as they are expected to participate in the "black day" event organised by Maharashtra Ekikaran Samiti (MES) on November 1, on the occasion of Karnataka formation day.

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.

What Makes Rashmika A National Crush

What Makes Rashmika A National Crush

Rediff.com19 Feb 2024

After delivering the biggest hit of her career with Animal, Rashmika Mandanna finds herself on this year's Forbes 30 Under 30 achievers list.

Kannada outfits call off protest against Baahubali 2 release

Kannada outfits call off protest against Baahubali 2 release

Rediff.com22 Apr 2017

The announcement comes a day after Sathyaraj, who plays the role of Kattappa in the movie, apologised.

Actress Pavithra was present at murder spot, beat victim with slippers: Police

Actress Pavithra was present at murder spot, beat victim with slippers: Police

Rediff.com21 Jun 2024

The actress has been named as accused number one in the case, allegedly for being the instigator, while Darshan is accused number two, who allegedly executed the murder.

Ban on Kannada actress Nikitha lifted

Ban on Kannada actress Nikitha lifted

Rediff.com15 Sep 2011

Kannada Film Producers Association had earlier put a three-year ban on the actress, as they felt she was responsible for the marital discord in Darshan's family.

Shooting a Kannada film in 18 hours!

Shooting a Kannada film in 18 hours!

Rediff.com7 Oct 2009

Director Prashanth who made a Malayalam film Bhagawan last year with Mohan Lal in just 19 hours is now setting another record.

Kannada actor K S Aswath passes away

Kannada actor K S Aswath passes away

Rediff.com18 Jan 2010

The state government has closed all schools and colleges in the Mysore district in honour of the actor.

Ready To Be Floored By Bhagavanth Kesari's Sreeleela?

Ready To Be Floored By Bhagavanth Kesari's Sreeleela?

Rediff.com30 Nov 2023

It is only fitting for this sensational beauty to be one of the most-in-demand faces in Tollywood.

Narendra Dabholkar murder: 2 accused convicted, 3 acquitted

Narendra Dabholkar murder: 2 accused convicted, 3 acquitted

Rediff.com10 May 2024

Dabholkar (67), an anti-superstition crusader, was shot dead while on a morning walk on Omkareshwar Bridge here on August 20, 2013.

Meet the new faces in Kannada films

Meet the new faces in Kannada films

Rediff.com11 Aug 2011

Finally Kannada actresses will be seen in Kannada films after a long time.

The Guru of Kannada music

The Guru of Kannada music

Rediff.com12 May 2006

An interview with Guru Kiran, the current music sensation in Kannada cinema.

'I'm The OG Pan India Superstar!'

'I'm The OG Pan India Superstar!'

Rediff.com8 May 2024

'I am always rocking.' 'I am a rockstar.' 'That's the way the world will always see me.'

Watch out for these Kannada Sankranti releases

Watch out for these Kannada Sankranti releases

Rediff.com10 Jan 2013

A look at the Kannada films this Sankranti.

Boom time for Kannada cinema

Boom time for Kannada cinema

Rediff.com20 Jan 2006

The Most Disappointing Kannada Films of 2012

The Most Disappointing Kannada Films of 2012

Rediff.com19 Jan 2013

These films failed to impress the audience in 2012.

Ramya, Chiranjeevi  Sarja in Kannada Khaaka Khaaka

Ramya, Chiranjeevi Sarja in Kannada Khaaka Khaaka

Rediff.com26 Jul 2010

Gautham Vasudev Menon's films are being remade in Kannada with Ramya in the lead.