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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…
'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…
Shivraj Kumar in 'Cobra'
Hat trick hero Shivaraj Kumar is playing the lead in 'Cobra'alias Shivu' for producer Ananthu after completing his two films on hand 'Madesha' and 'Bandhu Balaga'. He has 'Paramesh Panwala' for director Mahesh Babu and 'Om' with two of his brothers in the queue. 'Om'…
'Gange Bare Thunge Baare' on February 8
The triangular love story film 'Gange Bare Thunge Baare' starring Prajwal Devaraj, Sunaina and Gayathri in the lead roles directed by clever and intelligent director Sadhu Kokila (also a famous comedy actor and music director of Kannada cinema) is hitting the silver screen on February…
A film revolving around a festival
The films on native culture and festivals are very rarely attempted on Kannada screen. Now producers R.P. Patil and B.V. Venkatesh, in association with director Maharudra Godachi as one of the producers, are trying out a new style of love story with the background of…
Two biggies for 14th
It is a clash of titans on Kannada screen from 14th of this month. Shivaraj Kumar, Upendra, Jennifer Kotwal and Charmee steal the show in 'Lava Kusha'. Producer K.Prabhakar has not seen failures in his career and his Rs.6 crore budget 'Lava Kusha' is definitely…