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Kannada Films: News

25 Aug 2025
Kantara

Veteran Kannada actor Dinesh Mangaluru dies at 55

Dinesh Mangaluru, a veteran Kannada actor and art director, passed away early on Monday at his residence in Udupi. He was 55.

24 Aug 2025
Malavika Mohanan

'Salad being made...': Daisy Shah on Kannada cinema's 'navel obsession'

Actor Daisy Shah, who has worked in several Kannada movies, recently opened up about the industry's infamous "naval obsession."

20 Aug 2025
JioHotstar

When and where to watch 'Su from So' on OTT  

The recent Kannada blockbuster, Su From So, is set to make its digital debut on JioHotstar. The comedy-drama, which was made on a modest budget, has emerged as a profitable venture.

20 Aug 2025
Kiara Advani

Rukmini Vasanth joins 'Toxic'; Yash starrer locks 5 female leads

Kannada actor Rukmini Vasanth, who gained recognition for her performance in Sapta Sagaradaache Ello (2023), has been confirmed as the fifth female lead in Yash's upcoming film Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-ups.

14 Aug 2025
Bengaluru

Renukaswamy murder case: Darshan arrested after SC cancels his bail 

Kannada actor-producer Darshan Thoogudeepa aka Darshan was arrested on Thursday, just hours after the Supreme Court canceled his bail in a fan's murder case.

14 Aug 2025
Lawsuits

Renukaswamy murder case: SC cancels bail of actor Darshan

On Thursday, August 14, the Supreme Court of India canceled the bail of Kannada actor Darshan Thoogudeepa in connection with the Renukaswamy murder case.

13 Aug 2025
Karnataka

'KGF' producers deny rumors that Yash wasn't their first choice 

Hombale Films, the production house behind the KGF franchise, has dismissed reports claiming that Kannada actor Yash wasn't their first choice for the lead role.

09 Aug 2025
Celebrity

Kannada actor Dhruva Sarja booked in ₹9.58cr cheating case

Kannada film star Dhruva Sarja (Martin) has been booked in a cheating case by the Amboli Police.

08 Aug 2025
Kantara

Rukmini Vasanth is mesmerizing as Kanakavathi in 'Kantara' prequel; see

Actor Rukmini Vasanth has joined the cast of Kantara Chapter 1, a prequel to the blockbuster Kannada film Kantara.

05 Aug 2025
South Indian Cinema

Kannada actor Santhosh Balaraj dies (34): Here's what happened

The Kannada cinema industry is mourning the untimely demise of actor Santhosh Balaraj, who passed away on Tuesday morning at a Bengaluru hospital. He was only 34.

04 Aug 2025
South Indian Cinema

'Mahavatar Narasimha' might stream on JioHotstar after theatrical run

The animated mythological epic Mahavatar Narasimha is performing surprisingly well at the box office.

24 Jul 2025
Bengaluru

SC reserves order on plea seeking Darshan's bail cancellation

The Supreme Court of India reserved its order on a plea filed by the Karnataka government, seeking the cancellation of bail granted to actor Darshan Thoogudeepa in the Renukaswamy murder case.

19 Jul 2025
South Indian Cinema

Where to watch Genelia-Sreeleela's 'Junior' after theatrical run

The Telugu-Kannada film Junior, starring Sreeleela, Genelia Deshmukh, and Kireeti Reddy, is eyeing an OTT release on Prime Video after its theatrical run, reported India Times.

10 Jul 2025
Sanjay Dutt

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.

03 Jun 2025
Kamal Haasan

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.

23 May 2025
Trending News

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.

20 May 2025
Dubai

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.

13 May 2025
Bengaluru

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.

12 May 2025
Celebrity

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.

09 May 2025
Rishab Shetty

'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.

08 May 2025
Sonu Nigam

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.

05 May 2025
Bengaluru

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.

05 May 2025
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.

05 May 2025
Bengaluru

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.

16 Apr 2025
Mohanlal

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.

07 Apr 2025
Bengaluru

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.

30 Mar 2025
Rishab Shetty

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.

29 Mar 2025
Yash

'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.

18 Mar 2025
Karnataka

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.

07 Mar 2025
Bengaluru

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.

06 Mar 2025
Bengaluru Airport

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.

05 Mar 2025
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.

28 Feb 2025
Delhi

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.

27 Feb 2025
Ram Charan

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.

08 Feb 2025
Huma Qureshi

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.

28 Jan 2025
Rishab Shetty

'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.

21 Jan 2025
Celebrity

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.

21 Jan 2025
Yash

'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.

09 Jan 2025
Huma Qureshi

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.

08 Jan 2025
Yash

'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!

06 Jan 2025
Yash

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).

01 Jan 2025
Cancer

'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.

31 Dec 2024
Box Office

'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.

22 Dec 2024
Prakash Raj

'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.

20 Dec 2024
Sunny Leone

 '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.

17 Dec 2024
Karnataka High Court

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.

05 Dec 2024
Bengaluru

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.

27 Nov 2024
Box Office

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.

17 Nov 2024
Box Office

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.