This is also the time when South Indian films started doing well, commercially and critically, on a Pan-India scale.
Looking at E Krishnappa's third Kannada film.
Mungaru Male may be flawed, but Ganesh makes it work.
Cinematographer S Krishna talks about the biggest Kannada release of the year starring Puneet Raj Kumar and Priyanka Kothari.
Duniya is stunning in its presentation. High technical quality, realistic presentation and good quality music make the film a must-watch. Director Soori and newcomers Vijay and Rashmi are excellent.
A look at Hudugaata starring Kannada star Ganesh, which is releasing on June 1.
The Kannada film deals with education, profession, love, marriage, family, says the director.
Actor Ganesh talks about his directorial debut Kool.
Kannada film, Moggina Manasu, is not as good as producer E Krishnappa's 2007 film, the blockbuster, Mungaru Male, but it works.
Ganesh's emotional performance and the dialogue delivery save an otherwise weak film. Vedhika looks glamorous. Devi's music is the strong point while directorially the film is weak. Just an okay film.
Haage Summane, a Kannada film directed by Mungaru Male writer Preetham Gubbi, is a good effort and is evident that the entire team - from Gubbi, the writer and director, cinemetographer Krishna, music director Mano Murthy, lyricist Jayanth Kaikini, editor Deepu and the costume and art designers - has worked hard to create the film.
The Kannada remake of the Tamil original is worth a watch.
Mungaru Male-director Yograj Bhat is back with his latest offering, Manasaare, which has Kannada fans eager in anticipation for its release!
The actor is all set to launch his next film Kannada film Maleyalli Jotheyalli.
After belting out chart busters for director Yograj Bhat in Mungaru Male, Sonu Nigam is looking to create the same magic with his number Udisuve Belakina Seereya... in Pancharangi.
The actor is ready with the Kannada film which also stars Anjana Sukhani and Yuvika Choudhary.
Narayana Mandagadde is the subject matter of one of the most awaited releases of the year.
Yogaraj Bhat on his latest Kannada movie which is turning out to be the biggest blockbuster of 2009.
Yograj Bhat on directing his latest Kannada film.
Diganth talks about his new film House Full on the eve of its release.
Writer-director S Narayan disappoints with this Ganesh-starrer.
Harsha writes a conventional script for the Kannada film Birugaali. The film features young Chethan who made a big splash in last year's hit Aa Dinagalu, in an action role.
Hamsalekha's rocking music, pleasing visuals and competent performances from newcomers Yashas and Meghana all make this a neat film.
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 actress who is a big star in the Kannada film industry has a guest role in Onir's short Hindi film opposite Sanjay Suri.
Ganesh's new Kannada film Krishna is a simple story well told. Director M D Sridhar has been able to narrate the film in an engaging pace with great dialogues to support.
Vaana can be watched for the technical aspects. As a love story, it seems to be washed away by the rain!
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.
The song sequences are the sole highlight of Prem's latest film.
'I am not competing against anyone. If I break my own records, that's enough for me.' Kannada actor Gangesh tells Srikanth Srinivasa.
Kannada director Suryakiran talks about making his acting debut in Usiriginta... Neene Hattira.