Kannada Films: News
Sanjay Dutt is ferocious in 'KD - The Devil' teaser
The much-anticipated teaser of the Kannada film KD - The Devil was unveiled on Thursday. The commercial action flick is directed by Prem and features Dhruva Sarja and Sanjay Dutt in lead roles.
Kamal Haasan declares 'Thug Life' won't release in Karnataka
Actor-politician Kamal Haasan has announced that his upcoming film, Thug Life, will not be released in Karnataka for now.
Court summons Kannada actor Darshan for keeping rare geese illegally
A local court in T. Narasipura has summoned Kannada actor Darshan and his wife Vijayalaxmi, asking them to appear before the court on July 4.
Ranya Rao won't walk free despite gold smuggling case bail
Kannada actor Ranya Rao and co-accused Kondaru Raju have been granted conditional bail by a special court in the gold smuggling case.
Kannada row: HC to hear Sonu Nigam's plea this week
The Karnataka High Court has deferred the hearing of a petition filed by famous singer Sonu Nigam to Thursday, May 15.
Kannada comedian-actor Rakesh Poojary (33) dies of heart attack
The Kannada entertainment industry is mourning the untimely demise of 33-year-old comedian-actor Rakesh Poojary.
'Kantara' makers deny claims of on-set death incident
The production team of Kantara: Chapter 1 has refuted allegations that the death of a junior artist took place during the film's shoot.
Despite apology, Sonu Nigam's song removed from Kannada film
Playback singer Sonu Nigam's song from the upcoming Kannada film, Kuladalli Keelyavudo, has been removed after a controversy erupted over his comments at a recent Bengaluru concert.
Sonu Nigam banned from Kannada film industry over concert remarks
The illustrious playback singer Sonu Nigam has been banned in the Kannada film industry following his controversial remarks at a recent concert in Bengaluru.
Sonu Nigam faces FIR: Bengaluru Police summon over concert remarks
Playback singer Sonu Nigam has been asked to appear before the Bengaluru District Police within a week's time.
Sonu Nigam may face ban from Kannada film industry soon
Famous singer Sonu Nigam might face a ban from the Kannada film industry due to the controversial statements he made during a concert at the East Point College in Bengaluru.
Shiva Rajkumar confirms his return for Rajinikanth's 'Jailer 2'
Kannada actor Shiva Rajkumar has confirmed his return in the much-anticipated sequel to Rajinikanth's blockbuster Tamil film, Jailer 2.
Businessman cheats Kannada actor Sanjana Galrani, court orders ₹61.4L refund
A Bengaluru court has directed businessman Rahul Tonse, widely known as Rahul Shetty, to pay ₹61.4 lakh to Kannada actor Sanjana Galrani.
Rishab Shetty's 'Jai Hanuman' releases new poster on Ugadi
The next film from Mythri Movie Makers, Jai Hanuman, is making waves with its new poster.
'Toxic': Yash begins final leg of gangster drama in Mumbai
Kannada superstar Yash has started filming the last leg of his highly anticipated period drama, Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-ups, in Mumbai.
Gold smuggling case: Ranya Rao's husband seeks exemption from arrest
Jatin Hukkeri, husband of Kannada actor Ranya Rao, has approached the court seeking protection from arrest in his wife's gold smuggling case.
Why is Ranya Rao's husband caught in the gold scandal?
Jatin Hukkeri, the husband of Kannada actor Ranya Rao, is under police scanner after she was arrested for gold smuggling.
How frequent Dubai trips, same clothes helped catch Ranya Rao
Kannada film star Ranya Rao was detained at Bengaluru airport earlier this week for allegedly smuggling 14.8kg of gold from Dubai.
Who's Ranya Rao? Actor-IPS officer's daughter arrested for smuggling gold
Kannada film actor Ranya Rao has been detained by Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) officials at Bengaluru's Kempegowda International Airport for allegedly smuggling 14.8kg of gold from Dubai.
Renukaswamy murder case: Darshan granted permission to travel nationwide
In a major development, the Karnataka High Court has allowed Kannada actor Darshan Thoogudeepa, an accused in the Renukaswamy murder case, to travel across India.
Shiva Rajkumar reveals shooting films while undergoing chemotherapy
Kannada superstar Shiva Rajkumar recently opened up about his battle with bladder cancer—all while working on film projects.
Yash's 'Toxic' being shot in both English, Kannada: Report
After the monumental success of KGF and KGF 2, actor Yash is teaming up with National Award-winning director Geethu Mohandas for a gangster drama titled Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups.
'Kantara: Chapter 1' prep: Rishab Shetty masters horse riding, Kalaripayattu
National Award-winning actor Rishab Shetty is prepping hard for a war sequence in his upcoming film Kantara: Chapter 1.
Out on bail, Darshan moves court to reclaim seized money
Kannada actor Darshan Thoogudeepa, who was recently granted bail in the ongoing murder case of his fan Renukaswamy, has approached the Bangalore City court.
'Toxic': Yash's film faces legal action over alleged forest damage
The makers of the Kannada film Toxic, starring Yash, are facing legal trouble after being accused of illegally felling trees on forest land.
'Mahavatar Narsimha' teaser unveiled: Hombale Films announces release date
The teaser for the much-awaited 3D animation film, Mahavatar Narsimha, dropped on Tuesday.
Yash plans pan-India tour to promote gangster drama 'Toxic'
Kannada actor Yash is busy shooting for his upcoming movie, Toxic, directed by Geetu Mohandas.
'Toxic': Yash channels old-school Hollywood gangster vibes in first look
The first look of Yash in his highly-anticipated film Toxic - A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups has finally been unveiled!
A long-awaited update on Yash's 'Toxic' is finally here!
A special update from 'Rocking Star' Yash's upcoming gangster drama, Toxic, will be unveiled on his birthday, Wednesday (January 8).
'I'll be back stronger': Actor-producer Shiva Rajkumar declares himself cancer-free
Kannada film industry's beloved actor and producer, Shiva Rajkumar, has announced that he is now cancer-free after successful treatment in the US.
'Max' sets record as highest-grossing Sandalwood film of 2024
Kannada superstar Kichcha Sudeep's latest action-drama, Max, has created a new record in the Sandalwood industry. The film, which was released on December 25, has become the highest-grossing Kannada movie of 2024, within just a week of its release.
'Bagheera's Hindi version to arrive on Disney+ Hotstar on Christmas
The Kannada superhero film, Bagheera, is currently streaming on Netflix in Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, and Malayalam.
'If you're intelligent...': Upendra's 'UI' begins with a quirky disclaimer
The Kannada dystopian sci-fi action film UI, directed by and starring Upendra, made a bold statement with its opening disclaimer.
Darshan discharged without surgery; rushes to complete bail formalities
Kannada actor Darshan Thoogudeepa, who is embroiled in the Renukaswamy murder case, was discharged from the hospital on Tuesday without undergoing the scheduled back surgery.
Karnataka government challenges Darshan Thoogudeepa's interim bail in HC
The Karnataka government has challenged the interim bail granted to Kannada actor Darshan Thoogudeepa, an accused in the murder case of a 33-year-old fan named Renukaswamy.
Kichcha Sudeep's action-thriller 'Max' to release on Christmas
The much-awaited action-thriller Max, starring popular actor Kichcha Sudeep, will be released worldwide on December 25.
Rishab Shetty's 'Kantara: Chapter 1' to release in October 2025
The much-awaited Kannada film, Kantara: Chapter 1, has officially announced its release date.
'Mahavatar Narsimha': Hombale Films announces epic on Lord Vishnu
Production house Hombale Films, known for bankrolling Kannada films, has unveiled the first look of its upcoming project, Mahavatar Narsimha.
'Bagheera' has no takers; hasn't earned ₹20cr after 14 days
The Kannada film Bagheera, directed by Dr. Suri and produced by Hombale Films, was performing strongly at the box office.
'Bagheera' slows down; collects ₹19.52cr after Day 12
The Kannada film Bagheera, directed by Dr. Suri and produced by Hombale Films, has continued to perform steadily at the box office.
'Bagheera' is steady; earns ₹19.24cr after 11th day
Dr. Suri's Sandalwood film Bagheera, produced by Hombale Films, has maintained its box office success streak.
Kannada superhero film 'Bagheera' collects nearly ₹19cr in 10 days
Sriimurali's latest actioner, Bagheera, is having a tough time at the box office.
Kannada superhero film 'Bagheera' struggles; yet to collect ₹20cr
The Kannada action thriller Bagheera, starring Sriimurali and directed by Dr. Suri, has collected an estimated ₹17.03cr in India in its first nine days of release, according to Sacnilk.
'Bagheera' maintains pace; collects ₹15.38cr in 7 days
The Sandalwood film Bagheera, directed by Dr. Suri and produced by Hombale Films, has reportedly grossed an estimated ₹15.38cr net in India in its first week of release.
'Bagheera' slows down; collects ₹14.9cr in 6 days
The Sandalwood film Bagheera, helmed by Dr. Suri and produced by Hombale Films, has raked in an impressive ₹14.9cr at the Indian box office in its first six days of release.
'BB' Kannada contestant accuses actor Darshan of issuing death threats
Kannada actor Darshan Thoogudeepa, who is out on interim bail in a murder case, has been accused of issuing death threats by popular television personality Lawyer Jagadish.
Kannada superhero film 'Bagheera' collects ₹14cr after Day 5
Sandalwood film Bagheera, directed by Dr. Suri and produced by Hombale Films, has continued to perform steadily at the box office.
Kannada superhero film 'Bagheera' maintains momentum; collects ₹13cr after Day-4
The Kannada film Bagheera, directed by Dr. Suri and produced by Hombale Films, has continued its steady performance at the box office since its release. The movie features Sri Murali, Rukmini Vasanth, Prakash Raj, and Achyuth Kumar in key roles.
Who was Guruprasad? Kannada filmmaker dies by suicide
Renowned Kannada filmmaker Guruprasad, known for his unique storytelling and direction, has died by suicide. The news of his death came as a shock to the Kannada film industry.
Kannada superhero flick 'Bagheera' collects ₹9.39cr in 3 days
Dr. Suri's Sandalwood film Bagheera, produced by Hombale Films, has taken the box office by storm. It is based on a story by Prashanth Neel.
Prashanth Neel's 'Bagheera' breaks streaming norms with this Netflix deal!
In a major development, streaming giant Netflix has acquired the digital rights to the superhero origin film Bagheera, which stars actor Sriimurali, reported OTTPlay.
Renukaswamy murder case: Actor Darshan granted interim bail for surgery
The Karnataka High Court has granted a six-week interim bail to actor Darshan Thoogudeepa, who is currently in jail in connection with the Renukaswamy murder case.
Vintage cars, massive sets: Yash's 'Toxic' to recreate the 1970s
Kannada superstar Yash and his co-star Nayanthara will return to sets for their upcoming movie Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-ups, after Diwali.
Dhruva Sarja's 'Martin' completely crashes; struggles to earn ₹25cr
Dhruva Sarja's latest Kannada film, Martin, is witnessing a major drop in box office collections after a promising start.
Dhruva Sarja's 'Martin' absolutely crashes; earns ₹21.3cr by Day 14
The Kannada film Martin, which was released on October 11, 2024, has tanked at the box office. Despite starting on a bright note, it deteriorated fast and had only earned an estimated ₹21.2 crore in its first 13 days.
Dhruva Sarja's 'Martin' struggles; collects ₹21.2cr in 13 days
Dhruva Sarja's latest Kannada action thriller, Martin, is witnessing a massive drop in box office collections.
Dhruva Sarja's 'Martin' crashes; collects ₹20.94cr by Day 12
The action thriller Martin, featuring Dhruva Sarja, has been having a rough time at the box office.
Darshan seeks bail in Renukaswamy murder case, citing health issues
Actor Darshan has sought bail in the ongoing Renukaswamy murder case, citing severe health problems as the reason for his plea.
Dhruva Sarja's 'Martin' struggles on weekdays; earns ₹20.73cr by Day-11
The Kannada film Martin, featuring Dhruva Sarja, has witnessed a drop in box office numbers since its release on October 11.
Kichcha Sudeep's daughter blasts paparazzi for being 'inhumane'
Kannada superstar Kichcha Sudeep is grieving the death of his mother, Saroja Sanjeev, who died on Sunday due to age-related health complications.
Dhruva Sarja's 'Martin' collects ₹20.46cr after 10th day
The Kannada action thriller Martin, featuring Dhruva Sarja, has reportedly crossed the ₹20 crore mark on its 10th day at the box office.
Dhruva Sarja's 'Martin' maintains pace; earns ₹19.32cr after Day 7
Dhruva Sarja's latest Kannada actioner, Martin, has wrapped up its opening week at the box office on a high note.
Dhruva Sarja's 'Martin' collection dips on Day 6; earns ₹18.54cr
The latest Kannada action thriller, Martin, starring Dhruva Sarja, has witnessed a major drop in its box office collection on the sixth day.
Darshan murder case: Victim Renukaswamy's wife delivers baby boy
In a bittersweet turn of events, the wife of the late Renukaswamy, Sahana, welcomed a baby boy into their family on Wednesday.
Dhruva Sarja's 'Martin' struggles on weekdays; collects ₹18cr after Day-5
Dhruva Sarja's latest Kannada action thriller, Martin, is witnessing a slump in its weekday box office numbers.
Dhruva Sarja's 'Martin' maintains steady performance; collects ₹17cr by Day-4
Despite a dip in weekday numbers, Dhruva Sarja's multilingual film Martin continues to show strong box office numbers.
Renukaswamy murder case: Darshan, Pavithra Gowda's bail pleas rejected
The City Civil Court in Bengaluru refused bail to actor Darshan and Pavithra Gowda, both accused in the Renukaswamy murder case, on Monday. This came after 98 days of their imprisonment.
Dhruva Sarja's 'Martin' maintains steady pace; collects ₹15cr by Day-3
The Kannada action thriller Martin, featuring Dhruva Sarja, saw a drop in box office numbers on its first Sunday. However, the film has continued to maintain a strong pace at the ticket windows.
Darshan's family to file complaint against prison officials: Here's why
Kannada actor Darshan Thoogudeepa's family is reportedly planning to file a complaint with the State Human Rights Commission (SHRC) against the Ballari jail authorities.
Darshan confesses to 'kicking' Renukaswamy, hitting him with a branch
Kannada actor Darshan Thogudeepa has confessed to assaulting Renukaswamy, a fan who was later found dead, as per the charge sheet filed by Bengaluru Police.
Darshan's partner Pavithra allegedly kicked Renukaswamy before his death
The recent submission of a police charge sheet in the Renukaswamy murder case has unveiled startling details.
Renukaswamy murder: Kannada actors Darshan, Pavithra Gowda among 17 charged
The Bengaluru police have filed a chargesheet against 17 people, including Kannada actor Darshan Thoogudeepa and his friend Pavithra Gowda, in the Renukaswamy murder case.
Renukaswamy case: Darshan likely to be charged soon, say police
Kannada actor Darshan Thoogudeepa, currently in judicial custody for his alleged involvement in the murder of Renukaswamy, is expected to be charged this week.
'Stree 2's Sunil aka Sarkata almost bags another big-ticket film
Kannada superstar Yash, who gained pan-India recognition with his KGF series, has reportedly recently started shooting for his next film, Toxic.
'Stree 2's Sunil Kumar aka Sarkata joins Kannada film 'Forest'
Sunil Kumar, the 7.8-foot-tall actor known as the "Great Khali of Jammu," is set to make his Kannada debut in the upcoming adventure comedy film Forest.
'OTT platforms don't buy Kannada content': 'Kantara' actor Rishab Shetty
Rishab Shetty, who recently won the Best Actor award at the 70th National Film Awards, expressed his frustration over the lack of opportunities for Kannada films on OTT platforms.
Yash's 'Toxic' expands: 'Fighter' actor Akshay Oberoi is newest addition
Actor Akshay Oberoi, recognized for his diverse roles in mainstream cinema and OTT platforms, has been roped in for the highly anticipated movie Toxic. The film features South Indian superstar Yash in the lead role.
From Rocky Bhai to anti-hero? Know about Yash's 'Toxic' journey
The much-anticipated Kannada film Toxic, featuring KGF star Yash, has officially begun production.