Kannada Films: News
14 Mar 2023
OTT releasesPuneeth Rajkumar's last project, 'Gandhada Gudi' gets an OTT release
Puneeth Rajkumar was a bonafide star of the Kannada film industry and has ruled the hearts of viewers for decades. The actor died in 2021 at the young age of 36, leaving his family and fans heartbroken.
24 Feb 2023
Malayalam Movies'Ntikkakkakkoru Premandaarnnu': Everything to know about Bhavana Menon's comeback film
Actor Bhavana Menon is set to make a comeback in the film industry as she gears up for the release of Ntikkakkakkoru Premandaarnnu which hit the theaters on Friday. She had been away from showbiz for a few years.
16 Feb 2023
Kantara'Kantara' plagiarism case: Kerala HC stays FIR against Prithviraj Sukumaran
In a major relief to Malayalam actor-producer Prithviraj Sukumaran, the Kerala High Court on Thursday stayed an FIR registered against him.
15 Feb 2023
KantaraRishab Shetty wins big at Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival
Kannada actor-filmmaker Rishab Shetty has added one more feather to the hat by winning a prestigious award at the Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival.
13 Feb 2023
Kozhikode'Kantara' song plagiarism row: Director-actor Rishab Shetty, producer record statements
The blockbuster Kannada film Kantara became the talk of the town when a Kerala-based band Thaikkudam Bridge moved to the court alleging that the makers of the film plagiarized their song.
13 Feb 2023
YashPM Narendra Modi meets Kannada stars Yash, Rishab Shetty
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated Aero India show at Yelahanka Air Force Station, Bengaluru on Monday. He met Kannada film stars and social media influencers at Raj Bhavan on Sunday evening.
12 Feb 2023
Amit ShahUnion Home Minister Amit Shah praises Rishab Shetty's 'Kantara'
Rishab Shetty-directed Kantara was a major breakthrough film of 2022. Made on a Rs. 16cr budget, it emerged as a huge blockbuster and is still in the buzz.
12 Feb 2023
South Indian CinemaRishab Shetty's 'Kantara' now streaming in English on Netflix
After making waves in the Indian film industry with its rootedness, representation of Kannada folklore, and jaw-dropping climax sequence, director-actor-writer Rishab Shetty's Kantara has earned another feat.
11 Feb 2023
Urvashi Rautela#NewsBytesExclusive: Confirmed! Urvashi Rautela NOT part of 'Kantara 2'
Bollywood actor-model Urvashi Rautela shared a picture with Kantara actor-director Rishab Shetty on social media on Saturday, which got her fans excited.
07 Feb 2023
Taran AdarshConfirmed! Rishab Shetty's 'Kantara 2' to go on floors soon
Rishab Shetty-directed Kannada film Kantara was the major breakthrough film of 2022. The project was mounted on a meager budget and ended up becoming a huge blockbuster pan-India and overseas too.
05 Feb 2023
Karthi'Hoysala' teaser out: Dhananjaya turns cop for his 25th film
Kannada actor Dhananjaya, popularly known as "Daali," has collaborated with director Vijay N for his upcoming project titled Hoysala.
04 Feb 2023
BollywoodVeteran singer, Padma Bhushan awardee Vani Jairam dies at 78
Veteran singer and Padma Bhushan awardee, Vani Jairam, was found dead at her residence in Chennai on Saturday (February 4), said media reports.
30 Jan 2023
Shriya SaranUpendra Rao's 'Kabzaa' trailer to be released on this date!
In the year 2022, the Kannada film industry created a nationwide stir by giving us massive hits like KGF: Chapter 2, Kantara, and 777 Charlie.
29 Jan 2023
Health & WellnessVeteran Kannada actor Mandeep Roy passes away at 73
Veteran Kannada film actor Mandeep Roy reportedly passed away due to a massive cardiac arrest at his residence in Bengaluru in the early hours of Sunday.
21 Jan 2023
Upcoming MoviesRishab Shetty working on 'Kantara' prequel's script, reveals Hombale Films
A few months ago, it was reported that actor-filmmaker Rishab Shetty and his team are working on Kantara 2, which will delve deep into Kannada traditions and folklore.
10 Jan 2023
Academy AwardsAcademy Awards: 'Kantara' qualifies for Best Picture, Best Actors nods
Rishab Shetty's 2022 film Kantara has made it to the Academy Awards!
29 Dec 2022
NewsBytes#NewsBytesExclusive: Vijay Kiragandur reveals how Hombale Films became 2022's trendsetter
The year 2022 was a bittersweet one. While many Hindi films failed to perform, South Indian cinema established its dominion.
19 Dec 2022
EntertainmentAmidst sexist remark controversy, slipper flung at Kannada actor Darshan
Kannada actor Darshan will be next seen in Kranti, which is slated for release on January 26.
14 Dec 2022
Box OfficeKannada biopic 'Vijayanand': Story, cast and where to watch it
Kannada biopic Vijayanand directed by Rishika Sharma was released on December 9 in five languages including Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, and Hindi, besides Kannada.
08 Dec 2022
Celebrity'KGF' actor Krishna G Rao passes away in Bengaluru
Veteran actor Krishna G Rao, best known for his role as the blind man in Yash's global blockbuster KGF, breathed his last on Wednesday (December 7) in Bengaluru.
06 Dec 2022
NetflixHindi version of 'Kantara' debuting on Netflix on this day
Hindi cinephiles can finally rejoice!
04 Dec 2022
Bollywood FilmsComparing 'Kantara' and 'Tumbbad' amid Anand Gandhi's criticism
Rishab Shetty's Kantara has emerged to become a blockbuster and has awed viewers nationwide.
29 Nov 2022
KGF'Kantara' beats 'KGF 2' record; becomes highest grosser in Karnataka
In a piece of exciting news to the fans of the Kannada film Kantara, the megabudget venture has now broken the record set by KGF: Chapter 2 by becoming the highest-grosser in Karnataka.
29 Nov 2022
Box Office'Freddy,' 'Vaathi': All major Indian movies releasing in December 2022
November is nearing its end, and December will be over in a jiffy with all the festive vibes.
26 Nov 2022
Box Office Collection'Kantara's Tulu version to premiere in Australia and New Zealand
Kannada film Kantara has been making headlines for months now. Its box office haul and raving reviews are making the film trend across the globe since its release in September.
25 Nov 2022
Entertainment‘Kantara’ plagiarism row: Kerala Court lifts ban on ‘Varaha Roopam’
In a major setback to Kerala band Thaikkudam Bridge, a Kerala Court has lifted the ban on the song Varaha Roopam from the Kannada blockbuster Kantara.
25 Nov 2022
Box Office'Kantara': Looking at records made by the Rishab Shetty starrer
Rishab Shetty's Kannada movie Kantara recently hit the OTT platform Amazon Prime Video, and yet it shows no signs of slowing down at the box office!
25 Nov 2022
Rashmika MandannaAre Kannadigas miffed with Rashmika Mandanna? Here's everything to know
Rashmika Mandanna is one of the top actors in South India, who has managed to set a strong foot in Bollywood as well.
23 Nov 2022
Amazon Prime VideoRishab Shetty's superhit movie 'Kantara' arriving on OTT tomorrow!
The most-awaited update is here! Amazon Prime Video announced on Wednesday that the super hit Kannada movie Kantara will arrive on the streamer on Thursday.
06 Nov 2022
Bollywood FilmsMore regional is more universal: 'Kantara' actor-director Rishab Shetty
Bollywood films are not deeply rooted in Indian ethos and culture, which has led to a series of box office failures, opined Kantara star Rishab Shetty while speaking to Hindustan Times.
04 Nov 2022
Box OfficeBeating 'Baahubali 2,' 'Kantara' becomes India's biggest fifth week collector
It looks like pages of history books will not be enough to write about the legacy of Kantara!
03 Nov 2022
Puneeth Rajkumar'Kantara': Did you know Puneeth Rajkumar was to play lead?
Sandalwood underdog Kantara turned out to be a headline maker across the country.
29 Oct 2022
Music Industry'Kantara' plagiarism: Makers barred from playing this song in theaters
In a major development in the plagiarism row involving Kannada film Kantara, the Kozhikode Sessions Court issued an injunction order on Friday barring the makers from playing the movie's song Varaha Roopam in theaters.
20 Oct 2022
OTT releasesOTT debut: When and where to watch Rishab Shetty's 'Kantara'?
Kannada film Kantara is the talk of the town.
16 Oct 2022
Tamil CinemaRishab Shetty's 'Kantara' (Tamil) review: Audacious film with strong message
Broadly speaking, Kantara is a story about a savior saving his oppressed community.
14 Oct 2022
IMDbRishab Shetty's 'Kantara' becomes highest-rated Indian movie on IMDb
Kannada superstar Rishab Shetty's Kantara is the talk of the town.
14 Oct 2022
Box OfficeBox office: 'Kantara' beats 'KGF: Chapter 2' in Week 2
Kannada film Kantara has emerged to be yet another underdog of the year following the footsteps of The Kashmir Files and Karthikeya 2.
13 Oct 2022
Box Office'Kantara' outshines biggies at box office, targets bumper Diwali week
Kannada film Kantara directed by Rishabh Shetty is on a box office rampage.
26 Aug 2022
KGF'KGF' actor Harish Roy aka Khasim Chacha is battling cancer
Harish Roy, one of the most popular actors in the Kannada film industry, has opened up in an interview about his battle with throat cancer.
28 Jul 2022
Kichcha Sudeep'Vikrant Rona' review: A visual spectacle mutilated by threadbare plot
Kichcha Sudeep's labor of love Vikrant Rona arrived in theaters on Thursday.
