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Kannada Films: News

27 Feb 2026
Instagram

'KGF' makers Hombale Films level up; announce overseas distribution wing

Hombale Films, the powerhouse behind pan-India blockbusters like KGF: Chapter 1 and 2, Kantara, Salaar, and Mahavatar Narasimha, has announced its entry into overseas distribution.

26 Feb 2026
Kichcha Sudeep

ED names Ranya Rao in gold smuggling case chargesheet

Kannada actor Ranya Rao has been named in a prosecution complaint by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) for her alleged involvement in a major gold smuggling and money laundering case.

23 Feb 2026
Huma Qureshi

'Toxic': Yash unveils Sudev Nair's 1st look as Karmadi 

Ahead of its release, the makers of Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups have unveiled the first look of actor Sudev Nair as Karmadi in the film.

23 Feb 2026
Kiara Advani

Yash's 'Toxic' to release across 350 screens in Kerala?

Yash's upcoming film, Toxic: A Fairytale For Grown-Ups, will be distributed by E4 Entertainment in Kerala, known for successful projects like Ezra and Godha.

22 Feb 2026
Yash

Sanjeeda Shaikh joins star-studded cast of Yash's 'Toxic'

The much-anticipated film Toxic, starring Kannada superstar Yash, has added another name to its star-studded female cast.

22 Feb 2026
Tanishk Bagchi

Yash's 'Toxic' seals landmark deal with Zee Music Company

The upcoming film Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups, starring Kannada superstar Yash, has secured a landmark music rights deal with Zee Music Company.

'Toxic': Yash refuses to 'give up' in stylish, gory teaser 

The much-anticipated first teaser of Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups, starring Kannada superstar Yash, has been released. The film marks his return to the big screen after four years since KGF: Chapter 2.

17 Jan 2026
Kichcha Sudeep

Kichcha Sudeep's 'Mark' to stream on JioHotstar from January 23

The action thriller Mark, starring Kannada superstar Kichcha Sudeep, will make its digital debut on JioHotstar on January 23.

Women's body complains against 'obscene scene' in Yash's 'Toxic' teaser 

The teaser of the upcoming Kannada film Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown-Ups has sparked a major controversy.

08 Jan 2026
Huma Qureshi

Meet Raya: Yash's ruthless gangster avatar in 'Toxic' unveiled! 

The much-anticipated teaser of Yash's upcoming film Toxic - A Fairytale for Grown-Ups was released on January 8 (Thursday), coinciding with the actor's 40th birthday.

07 Jan 2026
Huma Qureshi

'Toxic' glimpse to arrive on star Yash's 40th birthday tomorrow!

The makers of the upcoming film Toxic, starring Kannada superstar Yash, have announced that a glimpse will be released on Thursday or January 8, coinciding with the actor's 40th birthday.

07 Jan 2026
Bengaluru

Kannada actor Dhanush Raj accuses wife of assault, harassment

Kannada actor Dhanush Raj, known for his work in films and television (TV) serials, has filed a police complaint against his wife Arshita.

30 Dec 2025
Tamil Cinema

Who was Nandini CM? Kannada-Tamil actor (26) dies by suicide

Kannada and Tamil television actor Nandini CM (26) was found dead at her paying guest accommodation in Bengaluru on Monday.

28 Dec 2025
Huma Qureshi

'Toxic': Huma Qureshi exudes mysterious gothic charm in 1st-look poster

The makers of Yash's upcoming film, Toxic - A Fairytale for Grown-Ups, have unveiled the first look of actor Huma Qureshi as Elizabeth.

17 Dec 2025
Pawan Kalyan

'KGF 2' co-director's 4-year-old son dies in tragic lift accident

The Kannada film industry is mourning the sudden demise of Chiranjeevi Sonarsh K. Natakauda, the four-and-a-half-year-old son of KGF: Chapter 2 co-director Kirtan Nadagouda and his wife Samridhi Patel. The child died in a tragic lift accident.

30 Nov 2025
Celebrity

Veteran Kannada actor MS Umesh (80) dies after battling cancer

Veteran Kannada actor Mysore Srikantayya Umesh, popularly known as MS Umesh, died in Bengaluru on Sunday. He was 80.

19 Nov 2025
Bengaluru

₹65L fraud case: Yash's mother files complaint against film promoter

Pushpalatha, the mother of popular Kannada actor Yash, has filed a police complaint against film promoter Harish Arasu.

15 Nov 2025
South Indian Cinema

Kannada actor accuses businessman of harassment, stalking, defamation

A Kannada film actor had lodged a complaint with the police on October 17, against a businessman for alleged harassment, defamation, stalking, and physical assault.

12 Nov 2025
Bengaluru

Kannada actor Upendra, wife duped of ₹1.5L: Bihar man arrested

Sandalwood actor Upendra and his wife Priyanka were victims of a cybercrime in September that resulted in a loss of approximately ₹1.5 lakh.

24 Oct 2025
Bengaluru

Kannada actor Divya Suresh identified as driver in hit-and-run case

Kannada actor and reality TV star Divya Suresh has been identified as the driver in a hit-and-run case in Bengaluru's Byatarayanapura area.

20 Oct 2025
Karnataka

Before Diwali releases, 'Kantara: Chapter 1' crosses ₹530cr in India

The Kannada film Kantara: Chapter 1, starring Rishab Shetty, has crossed the ₹700cr mark worldwide.

08 Oct 2025
Ayushmann Khurrana

Is Rashmika Mandanna banned from the Kannada industry?

Rashmika Mandanna, who is currently promoting her upcoming film Thamma, has reacted to the rumors of her being banned in the Kannada film industry.

07 Oct 2025
Mumbai

Kannada filmmaker Hemanth arrested for sexual harassment, financial fraud

In a shocking turn of events, Kannada actor-director-producer Hemanth was arrested by the Rajajinagar Police, Bengaluru, recently.

06 Oct 2025
Box Office

'Kantara: Chapter 1' sets fire to box office, collects ₹335cr

The period folk action thriller Kantara: Chapter 1 has surpassed the ₹335cr mark globally in just four days, reported Hombale Films.

03 Oct 2025
Gulshan Devaiah

'Kantara' ticket prices soar way beyond Karnataka's proposed ₹200 cap 

The ticket prices for Kantara: A Legend - Chapter 1 have reportedly soared to five or six times the government-mandated price in Karnataka.

02 Oct 2025
Amazon Prime Video

When, where to watch Rishab Shetty's 'Kantara' prequel on OTT 

Rishab Shetty's Kantara: Chapter 1 has been a fair success since its release on Thursday. While it has failed to bowl over critics, a big section of the audience has liked it. The film's gripping narrative and Shetty's powerful performance have left viewers spellbound.

02 Oct 2025
Gulshan Devaiah

'Kantara: Chapter 1' ending confirms sequel: All we know

The highly anticipated film, Kantara: A Legend - Chapter 1, was released on Thursday. This prequel to the sleeper hit Kantara (2022) is set over a thousand years before its predecessor.

22 Sep 2025
Gulshan Devaiah

'Kantara: Chapter 1' trailer out! Rishab Shetty promises more goosebumps

The much-awaited prequel to the blockbuster Kannada film Kantara, titled Kantara: Chapter 1, has finally unveiled its trailer.

16 Sep 2025
Kantara

Rishab Shetty to appear in Jr. NTR's 'Dragon'?

Actor-director Rishab Shetty, known for his work in Kantara, is reportedly set to make a cameo appearance in Jr. NTR's upcoming action drama Dragon.

10 Sep 2025
Bengaluru

Kannada song row: Sonu Nigam ignores notices; police approach HC

Bengaluru's Avalahalli police are reportedly planning to move the Karnataka High Court again, as singer Sonu Nigam has allegedly ignored three notices in the Kannada concert controversy case.

09 Sep 2025
Celebrity

'Just poison me': Darshan breaks down after denial of transfer 

Kannada actor Darshan, who is currently in judicial custody in connection with the murder of a fan, has asked a Bengaluru court to grant him "poison" as his health deteriorates.

05 Sep 2025
JioHotstar

What's happening with 'Su from So' OTT release?

The makers of the much-anticipated Kannada supernatural comedy, Su From So, have reportedly delayed its OTT release.

01 Sep 2025
Bengaluru

Kannada director SS David dies of heart attack at 55

Kannada cinema has lost a significant talent with the sudden demise of writer-director SS David.

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.