Kannada Films: News
14 Jun 2023
Rishab ShettyRishab Shetty's 'Kantara 2' shooting commences in August: Report
Rishab Shetty became an overnight sensation with the success of his film Kantara. The Kannada language film awed viewers in every part of India and fans are eagerly waiting for the second installment, Kantara 2.
05 Jun 2023
CelebrityAbhishek-Aviva get married; Rajinikanth, Yash, Kichcha Sudeep attend
Love is in the air in tinsel town!
04 Jun 2023
KGFHappy birthday, Prashanth Neel: Interesting facts about 'Salaar', 'KGF' director
Kannada filmmaker Prashanth Neel debuted in 2014 with Ugramm. But it was his second venture, KGF: Chapter 1, that bought him nationwide popularity, which only increased with its sequel.
06 May 2023
Kichcha SudeepDirector Ramesh Kitty arrested in Kichcha Sudeep threat letter case
The Central Crime Branch, Bengaluru, has made an arrest in the case involving a threat letter sent to Kannada actor Kichcha Sudeep which hinted at releasing his private videos on social media.
23 Apr 2023
SuicideKannada actor Sampath Ram dies by alleged suicide at 35
Kannada film and TV actor Sampath J Ram, who predominantly worked in television serials, passed away on Saturday. He was 35.
14 Apr 2023
KGFWhy #KGF3 is trending on Twitter
KGF is undoubtedly one of the biggest and most loved film franchises in India.
14 Apr 2023
OTT releasesKichcha Sudeep-Upendra starrer 'Kabzaa' now streaming on OTT; details inside
Kabzaa was touted to be the next money spinner for the Kannada cinema.
12 Apr 2023
Sanjay DuttSanjay Dutt left injured while filming Kannada movie 'KD'
After receiving love for his stunning portrayal of an antagonist in KGF: Chapter 2, Sanjay Dutt is spreading his wing further in the Kannada film industry. The actor has been roped in for the pan-India Kannada film KD - The Devil, the shooting of which is underway.
05 Apr 2023
Kichcha SudeepKichcha Sudeep reacts as #WeDontWantKicchaInPolitics trends on Twitter
Kichcha Sudeep is a superstar in Kannada films. Show business and politics go hand in hand and we have seen many actors becoming politicians in the past.
05 Apr 2023
Karnataka ElectionKarnataka polls: Before Kichcha Sudeep, these were BJP's star campaigners
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has reportedly chosen Kannada actor Kichcha Sudeep as the star campaigner for the upcoming Karnataka elections which are scheduled for May 10. Apart from Sudeep, the BJP has also deployed some of its best political heavy-weights in the poll-bound state.
05 Apr 2023
Rashmika MandannaRashmika Mandanna birthday special: Roles that led to her popularity
At the tender age of 20, Rashmika Mandanna paved her path in the Kannada film industry with her debut film Kirik Party.
28 Mar 2023
Box Office'Bholaa' versus 'Dasara': Major box office clash this Friday
Despite March coming to an end, there is no end in sight to the incredible titles that will hit theaters this month.
27 Mar 2023
OTT releasesKichcha Sudeep's 'Kabzaa' set for OTT premiere; details inside
Kichcha Sudeep and Upendra Rao's pan-India film Kabzaa could not capture the theaters and fell flat at the box office. The high-budget action-period drama was in the buzz and had a great opening at the box office. Poor reviews and negative word of mouth resulted in the box office failure.
23 Mar 2023
Samantha Ruth PrabhuSamantha-Vijay's 'Kushi' release date revealed with a new poster
Samantha Ruth Prabhu and Vijay Deverakonda's upcoming romantic drama Kushi has finally got a release date.
23 Mar 2023
Box OfficeBox office: 'Kabzaa' sees rise in collections
Kabzaa is not being able to perform at the box office as per the expectations. The Upendra Rao and Kichcha Sudeep-headlined film saw a huge dip in collections in the opening week. Interestingly, the film is slowing a slight improvement now as its box office collections are increasing.
22 Mar 2023
Shilpa Shetty KundraShilpa Shetty Kundra joins cast of Dhruva Sarja's 'KD'
Pan-India films have become a formula and many filmmakers, across industries, have adopted this strategy of featuring Bollywood and South Indian actors.
22 Mar 2023
Box OfficeBox office: Kichcha Sudeep's 'Kabzaa' sees slight growth
Upendra Rao and Kichcha Sudeep's recently released film Kabzaa was in buzz ever since its announcement. The film is performing way below the belt at the box office. It opened with decent figures on Friday, but ever since then, the collections are on a downslide.
21 Mar 2023
BengaluruKannada actor Chetan Kumar arrested over objectionable 'Hindutva' tweet
Kannada star Chetan Kumar, also known as Chetan Ahimsa, has landed in trouble over an objectionable social media post.
21 Mar 2023
Box OfficeBox office: 'Kabzaa' collections drop further on Day 4
Kannada films are on an all-time high after Prashanth Neel's KGF series and Rishab Shetty's Kantara. The recently released action drama Kabzaa was in the buzz but has not performed up to its expectations. It has received negative reviews from critics and viewers.
20 Mar 2023
Box OfficeBox office: Upendra-Sudeep's 'Kabzaa' crashes with no hopes of return
Kabzaa, Kichcha Sudeep and Upendra Rao's recently released pan-India film, was in buzz but it has fallen flat on its face. The film has not impressed the viewers and the box office collections dropped in the first weekend.
19 Mar 2023
Kantara'Kantara' to release in Spain, Italy: Decoding film's global success
The unprecedented success of Kantara—a film by Kannada filmmaker-actor Rishab Shetty—was not foreseen, as it was only meant to release in Karnataka and a few neighboring markets, prominently for Kannadiga viewers.
18 Mar 2023
Box Office'Kabzaa' box office: Upendra-Kichcha Sudeep starrer takes sluggish start
The highly-anticipated Kannada gangster drama Kabzaa took to theaters on Friday and was released alongside Hindi movies—Mrs. Chatterjee Vs Norway and Zwigato.
17 Mar 2023
Puneeth RajkumarRemembering Kannada superstar Puneeth Rajkumar on his birth anniversary
Late Kannada superstar Puneeth Rajkumar would have turned 48 today.
14 Mar 2023
OTT releasesPuneeth Rajkumar's last project, 'Gandhada Gudi' gets an OTT release
Puneeth Rajkumar was a bonafide star of the Kannada film industry and has ruled the hearts of viewers for decades. The actor died in 2021 at the young age of 36, leaving his family and fans heartbroken.
24 Feb 2023
Malayalam Movies'Ntikkakkakkoru Premandaarnnu': Everything to know about Bhavana Menon's comeback film
Actor Bhavana Menon is set to make a comeback in the film industry as she gears up for the release of Ntikkakkakkoru Premandaarnnu which hit the theaters on Friday. She had been away from showbiz for a few years.
16 Feb 2023
Kantara'Kantara' plagiarism case: Kerala HC stays FIR against Prithviraj Sukumaran
In a major relief to Malayalam actor-producer Prithviraj Sukumaran, the Kerala High Court on Thursday stayed an FIR registered against him.
15 Feb 2023
KantaraRishab Shetty wins big at Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival
Kannada actor-filmmaker Rishab Shetty has added one more feather to the hat by winning a prestigious award at the Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival.
13 Feb 2023
Kozhikode'Kantara' song plagiarism row: Director-actor Rishab Shetty, producer record statements
The blockbuster Kannada film Kantara became the talk of the town when a Kerala-based band Thaikkudam Bridge moved to the court alleging that the makers of the film plagiarized their song.
13 Feb 2023
YashPM Narendra Modi meets Kannada stars Yash, Rishab Shetty
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated Aero India show at Yelahanka Air Force Station, Bengaluru on Monday. He met Kannada film stars and social media influencers at Raj Bhavan on Sunday evening.
12 Feb 2023
Amit ShahUnion Home Minister Amit Shah praises Rishab Shetty's 'Kantara'
Rishab Shetty-directed Kantara was a major breakthrough film of 2022. Made on a Rs. 16cr budget, it emerged as a huge blockbuster and is still in the buzz.
12 Feb 2023
South Indian CinemaRishab Shetty's 'Kantara' now streaming in English on Netflix
After making waves in the Indian film industry with its rootedness, representation of Kannada folklore, and jaw-dropping climax sequence, director-actor-writer Rishab Shetty's Kantara has earned another feat.
11 Feb 2023
Urvashi Rautela#NewsBytesExclusive: Confirmed! Urvashi Rautela NOT part of 'Kantara 2'
Bollywood actor-model Urvashi Rautela shared a picture with Kantara actor-director Rishab Shetty on social media on Saturday, which got her fans excited.
07 Feb 2023
Taran AdarshConfirmed! Rishab Shetty's 'Kantara 2' to go on floors soon
Rishab Shetty-directed Kannada film Kantara was the major breakthrough film of 2022. The project was mounted on a meager budget and ended up becoming a huge blockbuster pan-India and overseas too.
05 Feb 2023
Karthi'Hoysala' teaser out: Dhananjaya turns cop for his 25th film
Kannada actor Dhananjaya, popularly known as "Daali," has collaborated with director Vijay N for his upcoming project titled Hoysala.
04 Feb 2023
BollywoodVeteran singer, Padma Bhushan awardee Vani Jairam dies at 78
Veteran singer and Padma Bhushan awardee, Vani Jairam, was found dead at her residence in Chennai on Saturday (February 4), said media reports.
30 Jan 2023
Shriya SaranUpendra Rao's 'Kabzaa' trailer to be released on this date!
In the year 2022, the Kannada film industry created a nationwide stir by giving us massive hits like KGF: Chapter 2, Kantara, and 777 Charlie.
29 Jan 2023
Health & WellnessVeteran Kannada actor Mandeep Roy passes away at 73
Veteran Kannada film actor Mandeep Roy reportedly passed away due to a massive cardiac arrest at his residence in Bengaluru in the early hours of Sunday.
21 Jan 2023
Upcoming MoviesRishab Shetty working on 'Kantara' prequel's script, reveals Hombale Films
A few months ago, it was reported that actor-filmmaker Rishab Shetty and his team are working on Kantara 2, which will delve deep into Kannada traditions and folklore.
10 Jan 2023
Academy AwardsAcademy Awards: 'Kantara' qualifies for Best Picture, Best Actors nods
Rishab Shetty's 2022 film Kantara has made it to the Academy Awards!
29 Dec 2022
NewsBytes#NewsBytesExclusive: Vijay Kiragandur reveals how Hombale Films became 2022's trendsetter
The year 2022 was a bittersweet one. While many Hindi films failed to perform, South Indian cinema established its dominion.
19 Dec 2022
EntertainmentAmidst sexist remark controversy, slipper flung at Kannada actor Darshan
Kannada actor Darshan will be next seen in Kranti, which is slated for release on January 26.
14 Dec 2022
Box OfficeKannada biopic 'Vijayanand': Story, cast and where to watch it
Kannada biopic Vijayanand directed by Rishika Sharma was released on December 9 in five languages including Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, and Hindi, besides Kannada.
08 Dec 2022
Celebrity'KGF' actor Krishna G Rao passes away in Bengaluru
Veteran actor Krishna G Rao, best known for his role as the blind man in Yash's global blockbuster KGF, breathed his last on Wednesday (December 7) in Bengaluru.
06 Dec 2022
NetflixHindi version of 'Kantara' debuting on Netflix on this day
Hindi cinephiles can finally rejoice!
04 Dec 2022
Bollywood FilmsComparing 'Kantara' and 'Tumbbad' amid Anand Gandhi's criticism
Rishab Shetty's Kantara has emerged to become a blockbuster and has awed viewers nationwide.
29 Nov 2022
KGF'Kantara' beats 'KGF 2' record; becomes highest grosser in Karnataka
In a piece of exciting news to the fans of the Kannada film Kantara, the megabudget venture has now broken the record set by KGF: Chapter 2 by becoming the highest-grosser in Karnataka.
29 Nov 2022
Box Office'Freddy,' 'Vaathi': All major Indian movies releasing in December 2022
November is nearing its end, and December will be over in a jiffy with all the festive vibes.
26 Nov 2022
Box Office Collection'Kantara's Tulu version to premiere in Australia and New Zealand
Kannada film Kantara has been making headlines for months now. Its box office haul and raving reviews are making the film trend across the globe since its release in September.
25 Nov 2022
Entertainment‘Kantara’ plagiarism row: Kerala Court lifts ban on ‘Varaha Roopam’
In a major setback to Kerala band Thaikkudam Bridge, a Kerala Court has lifted the ban on the song Varaha Roopam from the Kannada blockbuster Kantara.
25 Nov 2022
Box Office'Kantara': Looking at records made by the Rishab Shetty starrer
Rishab Shetty's Kannada movie Kantara recently hit the OTT platform Amazon Prime Video, and yet it shows no signs of slowing down at the box office!
25 Nov 2022
Rashmika MandannaAre Kannadigas miffed with Rashmika Mandanna? Here's everything to know
Rashmika Mandanna is one of the top actors in South India, who has managed to set a strong foot in Bollywood as well.
23 Nov 2022
Amazon Prime VideoRishab Shetty's superhit movie 'Kantara' arriving on OTT tomorrow!
The most-awaited update is here! Amazon Prime Video announced on Wednesday that the super hit Kannada movie Kantara will arrive on the streamer on Thursday.
06 Nov 2022
Bollywood FilmsMore regional is more universal: 'Kantara' actor-director Rishab Shetty
Bollywood films are not deeply rooted in Indian ethos and culture, which has led to a series of box office failures, opined Kantara star Rishab Shetty while speaking to Hindustan Times.
04 Nov 2022
Box OfficeBeating 'Baahubali 2,' 'Kantara' becomes India's biggest fifth week collector
It looks like pages of history books will not be enough to write about the legacy of Kantara!
03 Nov 2022
Puneeth Rajkumar'Kantara': Did you know Puneeth Rajkumar was to play lead?
Sandalwood underdog Kantara turned out to be a headline maker across the country.
29 Oct 2022
Music Industry'Kantara' plagiarism: Makers barred from playing this song in theaters
In a major development in the plagiarism row involving Kannada film Kantara, the Kozhikode Sessions Court issued an injunction order on Friday barring the makers from playing the movie's song Varaha Roopam in theaters.
20 Oct 2022
OTT releasesOTT debut: When and where to watch Rishab Shetty's 'Kantara'?
Kannada film Kantara is the talk of the town.
16 Oct 2022
Tamil CinemaRishab Shetty's 'Kantara' (Tamil) review: Audacious film with strong message
Broadly speaking, Kantara is a story about a savior saving his oppressed community.
14 Oct 2022
IMDbRishab Shetty's 'Kantara' becomes highest-rated Indian movie on IMDb
Kannada superstar Rishab Shetty's Kantara is the talk of the town.
14 Oct 2022
Box OfficeBox office: 'Kantara' beats 'KGF: Chapter 2' in Week 2
Kannada film Kantara has emerged to be yet another underdog of the year following the footsteps of The Kashmir Files and Karthikeya 2.
13 Oct 2022
Box Office'Kantara' outshines biggies at box office, targets bumper Diwali week
Kannada film Kantara directed by Rishabh Shetty is on a box office rampage.
26 Aug 2022
KGF'KGF' actor Harish Roy aka Khasim Chacha is battling cancer
Harish Roy, one of the most popular actors in the Kannada film industry, has opened up in an interview about his battle with throat cancer.
28 Jul 2022
Kichcha Sudeep'Vikrant Rona' review: A visual spectacle mutilated by threadbare plot
Kichcha Sudeep's labor of love Vikrant Rona arrived in theaters on Thursday.