Many of the Kannada films released last year have had a poor response at the box office. This, coupled with the fact that the global financial crisis has left its impact on the Kannada film industry as well, has seen distributors lose interest. As a result, many films -- including those financed by the IDBI -- are still awaiting release.
Dabholkar (67), an anti-superstition crusader, was shot dead while on a morning walk on Omkareshwar Bridge here on August 20, 2013.
After delivering the biggest hit of her career with Animal, Rashmika Mandanna finds herself on this year's Forbes 30 Under 30 achievers list.
Here's a look at the leading ladies who performance impressed the audience.
'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.'
The first crowd-funded Kannada film will be released on September 6 by PVR's Director's Rare.
Nicolette Bird of Rock On fame is making her debut in a Kannada film starring Shivaraj Kumar.
"I will personally on Friday, May 31 at 10 am will come before the SIT and will cooperate with the investigation and will respond to it (charges). I have faith in court and I am confident I will come out of false cases through court," Pajwal said in a video statement aired on Kannada TV channel Asianet Suvarna News.
The actor was arrested last Friday for assaulting his wife Vijayalakshmi.
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.
Ashutosh Gowariker is all set to direct Kantara actor Rishab Shetty in a Hindi-Kannada bi-lingual based on a historical figure.
Two movies, Paru w/o Devdas and Jai Lalitha release today, July 27.
Noted Kannada film writer and director R N Jayagopal passed away on Monday, May 19. He was 71. He leaves behind his wife, Lalitha, and son, Raviprasad, who works as a software engineer in the US. rediff.com pays a tribute to him.
'I am lucky. To be born in that Pataudi house.'
The move comes in the wake of a recommendation by the Kannada Development Authority that had said there are still several establishments in the city that do not have sign boards in Kannada.
Get your low down on what's happening in the world of Kannada cinema, right here.
The actress is enjoying her successful stint in movies and a thriving political career.
Get your low down on what's happening in the world of Kannada cinema, right here.
It is only fitting for this sensational beauty to be one of the most-in-demand faces in Tollywood.
The protests, which erupted after the Supreme Court refused to interfere with orders of the Cauvery Water Management Authority and the Cauvery Water Regulation Committee directing the state to release 5,000 cusecs of water to neighbouring Tamil Nadu, have intensified.
The usually media shy actor spoke to R G Vijayasarathy about Gaja and his future projects.
A biopic on Veerappan along with two other films are up for release.
Get your lowdown on what's happening in the world of Kannada cinema, right here.
Patriotism, politics, pain, it's all there on OTT this week.
According to Siddaramaiah, Deepak Rao (Dakshina Kannada district) was killed on January 3, 2018; Masood (Dakshina Kannada district) on July 19, 2022; Mohammed Fazil (Dakshina Kannada) on July 28, 2022; Abdul Jalil (Dakshina Kannada) on December 24, 2022; Idrish Pasha (Mandya) on March 31, 2023; and Shamir (Gadag) on January 17, 2022 were killed in different incidents.
The actor has immersed himself in the shooting of Sangolli Rayanna.
Kannada film Mythri (Friendship) released last Friday and has received positive reviews for its strong script, realistic plot, good performances and social message.
The brilliant Girish Kasarvalli makes the list. Check out who else did.
Haripriya talks about her experiences shooting for Ugramm.
Three Kannada films are set to release this Friday, December 8, across Karnataka and all the three films are directed by newcomers.
Ganesh's first directorial venture is all set to hit the screens.
As many as five major films released last Friday, and four among these had a south connection.
Choose from the three releases this week.
Here's looking at the best of Kannada cinema so far.
Fakira Dingaleshwar Swami of Shirahatti Fakkireshwar Math, a prominent Veerashaiva Lingayat seer, on Monday said he has decided to contest as an independent candidate from Dharwad segment in the upcoming Lok Sabha polls.
Kumara Rama, which was the dream project of Dr Rajkumar, will be made by his son.
Dilip Raj talks about his journey to the small screen.
Reader Chandru has sent this picture of his friend Ramesh with the celebrity.
'At the start of the session, (Prime Minister) bows down at the door of Parliament. This is theatrics'
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