Kannada Cinema News
The latest Kannada film industry headlines, updates and announcements.
'Slum Bala' gets U/A
The film Slum Bala, directed by D. Sumana Kitthur and starring Vijay and Shuba Poonj, has received a U/A certificate from the Censor Board.
Oct 20, 2008
Censor chief deep concern
Bangalore Regional Censor Board chief Chandrasekhar has expressed concern over the high volume of violent content in recent Kannada films.
Oct 20, 2008
Remain people man Rao
Telugu actor and director Madhala Ranga Rao emphasizes his commitment to social causes while inaugurating a new cinema movement in Bangalore.
Oct 20, 2008
Once again 3 films
Three new Kannada films, Sangathi, Premigaagi Naa, and Payana, are scheduled for release this coming Friday.
Oct 16, 2008
100 Shows in 100 places
Director Prof. Baraguru Ramachandrappa is launching a unique initiative to screen his film Ekalavya across 100 locations in Karnataka.
Oct 16, 2008
Murthy in custody
Kannada film producer Goverdhana Murthy has been arrested in Kerala for the murder of actor Vinodkumar and is now in police custody.
Oct 15, 2008
'Budhivantha' bombastic
Upendra's latest film Budhivantha has achieved a massive box office success, grossing 7.5 crores within its first three weeks.
Oct 15, 2008
'Ullasa' on floor
The film Ullasa, starring Divya Spandana and bike racer C. Vijayakumar, has officially launched with a muhurut ceremony.
Oct 14, 2008
Stamp on Dr.Rajakumar
The Indian central government has approved the release of a commemorative postal stamp honoring the legendary Kannada actor Dr. Rajakumar.
Oct 14, 2008
Actor shot dead by producer
Kannada film producer Goverdhana Murthy has been identified as the suspect in the fatal shooting of actor Vinodkumar following a land deal dispute.
Oct 9, 2008
Three films for this Friday
Three new Kannada films, Mandakini, Chickamagalura Chickmallige, and Baa Bega Chandamana, are set for release following the Dasara festivities.
Oct 7, 2008
Mallige fragrance
Producers Jayanna and Anaji Nagaraj are remaking the Tamil film Devathai Kandein in Kannada as Jaaji Mallige, starring Ajay Rao and Gowri Munjal.
Oct 6, 2008
'Majic Ajji' is 'Thantira Patti'
The Kannada film 'Magic Ajji', India's first HD digital feature, is being dubbed into Tamil as 'Thantira Patti'.
Oct 6, 2008
Promises at KANFIDA
Director K. Raghavendra Rao was honored at the Kannada Film Directors Association silver jubilee, with government promises for a new film university.
Oct 6, 2008
Gutsy Ganesh
Golden Star Ganesh performed a high-stakes, dangerous action sequence atop a moving train for his latest film, 'Circus'.
Oct 3, 2008
Cop in soup!
Ramesh Aravind's new film 'Venkata in Sankata' explores the humorous struggles of a traffic cop juggling personal and professional life.
Sep 30, 2008
'Sangama' musical treat
The audio for the film 'Sangama', featuring Ganesh and Vedhika with music by Devisriprasad, has been officially released.
Sep 29, 2008
Ramesh in 'Venkta in Sankata'
Director and actor Ramesh Aravind begins filming his fourth directorial venture, the comedy 'Venkata in Sankata'.
Sep 26, 2008