Kannada News
Nadig debut in 'KKM'
Familiar writer Krishnamurthy Nadig in his debut film direction 'Kareye Kogile Madhavana' based on Saisuthe's novel is roping in famous devotional singer Sri Vidyabhushan's wife Rama to play an important role in his film for the first time. Kumari Sneha is also making debut as…
Sadhu hires wife!
Hiring a wife for securing a job! This happens more in the reel life. A similar situation the famous comedian Sadhu Kokila thought for securing a job of peon in the film 'PUC' directed by SR brothers for Abhaya Jyothi Cine Creations.Sadhu Kokila applies…
Sad series of 2007
There was a series of hard to take events rounding up 2007.Senior supporting actor Shimoga Venkatesh, cameraman Mapakshi, literary giant Poornachandra Tejaswi, script writer and journalist G.S.Sadashiva, L.Vaidhyanathan who scored music for 170 films in Kannada, Telugu and Malayalam, director Maruthi Shivaram of 'Parasangadha…
Controversies: 2007 Part III
The clash between reputed director cum producer S.Narayan and actor Vijay was the major controversy of the year 2007. It was 'Yuga vs Chanda' release issue. Actor Vijay was banned for one year and later the ban was lifted by KFCC.Disturbance to 'Mathad Mathadu…
Events and honors: 2007 Part II
The formation of Dr.Rajakumar Trust to transplant eyes and the government of Karnataka clearing the decks and allocating Rs.10 crores and making the blue print for Dr.Rajakumar memorial at Kanteerava studio is the major development. Other events and honors include:* Dr.Rajakumar was posthumously honored…
2007: The year that was - Part I
Another interesting and commendable year has passed for the Kannada film industry. It is interesting because the bizarre of newcomers entered the film industry. Nearly 200 films went on the floor in this year. It is a record in the history of Kannada cinema. Most…
Dhyaan moves to new house
The popular actor in Kannada cinema right from the days of 'Nanna Preethiya Hudugi' Dhyaan (Sameer in Hindi films) with a series of good films (the last notable one was 'Amrutha Dhaare' with Ramya as heroine) in Kannada has moved to a new house on…
Gala opening for PEBM
The much expected movie of hat trick director Prem 'Preethi Eke Bhoomi Melidhe' (PEBM) is releasing all over Karnataka with 99 prints on 28th of December. In other words, the film will have 300 shows per day.Director Prem, who gave us three consecutive super…
KCN gets honored at national level
Leading producer of Kannada filmdom K.C.N. Chandrasekhar has been elected to the post of Vice President of Film Federation of India for the first time. He had been the President of South Indian Film Chamber of Commerce for two terms. He is also the former…
'Satya In Love' in mantrayala
The devotee of Sri Raghavendra Swamy debutant director Raghav Loki has completed final schedule of shooting at Mantralaya recently for 'Satya in Love' starring Shivaraja Kumar and Genelia.Actress Genelia pushing everyone to save a beggar from an accident was captured in the camera by…