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The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has imposed a hefty fine on Kannada film actress Ranya Rao and others in connection with a gold smuggling case. The actress was caught with 14.8 kg of gold at Bengaluru airport.
Protesting Karnataka's stand on the boundary dispute with Maharashtra, a group of Shiv Sainiks today vandalised a theatre in Pune and stopped the screening of a Kannada film, police said.
After entertaining television viewers in Bigg Boss 3, Claudia Ciesla will be seen in a Kannada film, Private Number.
Ester Noronha who has worked in Telugu films talks about making her Kannada debut.
Pump up the adrenalin in an action packed OTT this week. Sukanya Verma lists your options.
We take a look at the year's finest films from Kannada cinema!
This is also the time when South Indian films started doing well, commercially and critically, on a Pan-India scale.
Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar 2 is on track to surpass Baahubali 2's worldwide box office record. Released in March 2026, the spy thriller has garnered significant demand, with collections nearing Rs 1,788.06 crore. The film's success has also revived Ranveer Singh's career after a period of underperforming movies.
The much-delayed film is set to release on October 5.
Kannada film Mythri (Friendship) released last Friday and has received positive reviews for its strong script, realistic plot, good performances and social message.
Sanjay Dutt, known for his 'Khalnayak' image, is set to return to the big screen as a historical antagonist in Raja Shivaji' and a rugged gangster in 'KD - The Devil'. This article ranks his most compelling villainous performances in Hindi cinema, highlighting his versatility in embracing darker roles.
In spite of actor Prem's request, producers of Dhan Dhana Dhan, have refused to postpone its release.
Four Kannada films will hit the screens this week. Check them out.
On the sets of the Kannada film Sugreeva which took just 18 hours to shoot.
Golden star Ganesh who has given back to back golden jubliee films like Mungaru Male, Hudugaata, Cheluvina Chiththaara, Chellaata and Galipata, chats with Rediff readers.
The director actor came out with a unique strategy to promote his film Nam Anna Don.
The south Indian actress gets candid about life post Mohini.
Get your lowdown of what's happening in Kannada films right here!
Get your lowdown on what's happening in Kannada cinema.
Bhamaa, who is shooting for her upcoming film Shyloo, shares her acting experience.
Here's a look at what these young actors are up to.
Here's looking at the best of Kannada cinema so far.
Actor-director Roopa Iyer on her award-winning Kannada film Mukhaputa.
Along with the much anticipated Johny Mera Naam Preethi Mera Kaam, two other big budget films will be released this week.
The first Kannada film to be shot in live sound, Ulidavaru Kandanthe will be apart of the prestigious Cannes Film Festival this year
Ganesh's Mr 420 and Prajwal Devaraj's Gokula Krishna to release this week.
In a poster of the film, Singh is depicted wearing a turban, long beard, and 'kada' (bracelet), which are considered sacred symbols of the Sikh community, as per the complainant, 'Sikhs in Maharashtra'.
The film is produced by S V Babu and the music will be composed by Ajaneesh Loknath.
Shrimati vs Police Story 3 are all set to release this week.
This week's OTT releases feature a diverse range of genres, from the adult entertainment platform-focused Margo's Got Money Troubles starring Elle Fanning, Michelle Pfeiffer, and Nicole Kidman, to the Hindi crime drama Matka King with Vijay Varma, exploring Bombay's gambling culture.
Kumara Rama, which was the dream project of Dr Rajkumar, will be made by his son.
Choose from the three releases this week.
Kannada film actress Ranya Rao has been sentenced to one year of imprisonment under COFEPOSA in connection with a gold smuggling case. She was caught with 14.2 kilograms of gold, valued at approximately Rs 12.56 crore, at Kempegowda International Airport.
The Malayalam actor has signed on to star in Abhay Simha's Kannada film Shikari. Talks are on to rope in Konkana Sen Sharma as the female lead.
Sadhu Kokila loves to multi-task. Find out what his latest Kannada movie, where he is credited as a director, actor and music composer, is all about.
Tamil actor Arjun Sarja's nephew Chiranjeevi speaks about his debut Kannada movie.
Five Idiots and Veera Bahu are the choices before Kannada film audience this week
Kamal Haasan stoked a controversy during the audio launch event for his film Thug Life in Chennai, by remarking that Kannada was born out of Tamil.
Stars spotted at the special screening of Kannada movie Thithi!
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