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'I feel this initiative will help makers like me to tell a lot of stories. I feel very sorry that it's happening so late. If it had happened 10 years ago, I would have told 10 or 12 more stories.'
'Story-telling is at the core of everything I do.'
The move comes in response to the Karnataka Film Chamber of Commerce's (KFCC) recent announcement that it would not permit the screening of the film in Karnataka unless Haasan issues a public apology for his comment suggesting that Kannada evolved from Tamil.
Yogesh and Ragini Dwivedi's Banagari along with two other films Sandalwood Sa Ri Ga Ma and Stree Shakti are up for release.
The Kannada film fraternity will be battling it out for the Rajkumar Cup in a series of T20 matches.
In his plea, Gowda seeks an order restraining the producer of the film from making derogatory remarks against him and his family.
'He is a downtoearth person, never carried away by success nor brought down by failure.'
'Audiences are loyal to good content.'
Karnataka Film Chamber of Commerce (KFCC) said on Thursday that it will not allow the release of Kamal Haasan's film Thug Life in Karnataka unless he issues a public apology by May 30 for his controversial remark about the Kannada language.
This is the second biggest OTT acquisition in Kannada after Yash's KGF Chapter 2.
Let actor Kamal Haasan go to court, but no theatres in Karnataka will screen Thug Life, Karnataka Film Chamber of Commerce president M Narasimhalu said on Monday.
Leading Kannada film actor Darshan Thoogudeepa was arrested on Tuesday in connection with the murder of a man who allegedly made "derogatory" comments against his close friend, police sources said.
It's 'not looking like a Diwali lineup, which is usually grand and has superstar movies.'
On November 16, the Karnataka Film Chamber of Commerce will celebrate Puneeth Namana -- a three-hour prayer meeting, which will be attended by the who's who of the Karnataka film industry and politics.
While the woman succumbed to her injuries on the way to the hospital, her husband is is undergoing treatment.
Kannada film Puttakana Highway highlights the national issue of farmers who have to give up their fertile land for the construction of a highway
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Ambara fails to evoke any curiosity, moving along predictable lines.
'I've not been doing much work because I was not getting the kind of roles I want to do.'
JioStar's SouthUnbound event served as the launchpad for several new original projects on the streaming platform.
Kannada actress Ranya Rao was arrested at Bengaluru International Airport for allegedly smuggling 14.8 kg of gold. Authorities suspect she may have attempted to use her connections to bypass customs checks. Officials are investigating whether she was acting alone or part of a larger smuggling network.
A look at the interesting movie releases lined up for November.
Kannada film Nan Lifeall is the result of hard work put in by a group of like-minded techies who spent their weekends scripting and discussing the subject that they wanted to bring to the big screen.
Meera Nandan talks about her debut in Kannada cinema and what it means to work outside her home state.
The 71st National Awards were presented at the Vigyan Bhavan in New Delhi on Tuesday, September 23, 2025.
'...and say that if I don't wear a sari, they will unfollow me.' 'Today, if I have 2.9 million followers on Instagram, out of that, the majority is from the South.' 'Telugu has given me the most fame and money.'
'After the first Kantara, when they announced the second one, I kind of knew he will call me. I had this instinct. Then he called me at midnight and I didn't pick up. I was like, I'm not talking to anybody at 12 at night. The following day, I called and we chatted. He said, I have to narrate you something. I said, I know, it's Kantara!'
Action, drama, murder mysteries and superheroes are all set to entertain you this week on OTT platforms.
Kantara Chapter 1 is scheduled for a worldwide release on October 2, in Kannada, Hindi, Telugu, Malayalam, Tamil, Bengali and English.
Comedy or romance, take your pick this weekend.
'What is it about the institution of faith that makes somebody get a sense of impunity, that they believe they can get away with anything?'
Shivanand Kanavi remembers his father, the eminent Kannada poet Nadoja Chennaveera Kanavi.
'...there's something better and meaningful to explore.'
This Diwali will not see the three Khans or Akshay Kumar, Ajay Devgn or Hrithik Roshan bringing their films to the marquee, as is usually the norm. Even Ranbir Kapoor, Kartik Aaryan and Ranveer Singh will not treat us to a movie release.
Dulquer Salmaan's production house, Wayfarer Films, has issued an apology after a dialogue in their latest film Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra sparked controversy for allegedly hurting the sentiments of the Kannada-speaking community.
'The South today is a creative engine shaping the future of Indian entertainment.'
Observing that persons regardless of popularity are equal before the law, the Supreme Court on Thursday cancelled the bail granted to actor Darshan and other accused in the Renukaswamy murder case.
Shah Rukh Khan won his first National Film Award for best actor for Jawan, sharing the honour with Vikrant Massey for 12th Fail. Rani Mukerji was named best actress for Mrs. Chatterjee vs Norway. 12th Fail was adjudged best feature film.
Director P Sheshadri talks abut his new film.
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