Kannada Films: News
25 Nov 2023
Kantara'Kantara' prequel first look to be revealed on this date!
Mark your calendars, as actor-director Rishab Shetty is gearing up to reveal the first look of Kantara - A Legend: Chapter 1 soon!
18 Nov 2023
KantaraHere's when Rishab Shetty's 'Kantara 2' will begin shooting
Rishab Shetty's Kantara was one of the biggest hits of 2022 and catapulted its director, writer, and lead actor, Shetty, to overnight global fame and success.
16 Nov 2023
OTT releasesShiva Rajkumar's 'Ghost' gets OTT release; date inside
Shiva Rajkumar is a huge name in Kannada films. The superstar's recently released heist thriller Ghost is now gearing up for its OTT release.
09 Oct 2023
Bigg BossKichcha Sudeep's 'Bigg Boss Kannada 10': Confirmed contestants, OTT details
The 10th season of Bigg Boss Kannada, hosted by the beloved Kichcha Sudeep, premiered on Sunday (October 8).
01 Oct 2023
Upcoming Movies'Ghost' trailer: Actor Shiva Rajkumar channels inner gangster in heist-thriller
The highly-anticipated Kannada action heist thriller Ghost's trailer was released on Sunday. It stars actor-producer Shiva Rajkumar in a gripping gangster role.
01 Oct 2023
BengaluruActor Nagabhushana rams car into couple; woman dead, husband critical
Kannada actor Nagabhushana reportedly hit a couple walking on the pavement at Bengaluru's Vasanthpura Main Road and rammed his car into an electric pole on Saturday night.
29 Sep 2023
Yash'KGF 3': Yash starrer is arriving in 2025, says report
Hombale Films is the newsmaker today!
15 Sep 2023
South Indian CinemaSIIMA 2023: Rana-Mrunal to host the ceremony; streaming details out
The South Indian International Movie Awards (SIIMA) is back with its 11th edition, honoring the best talent in the Tamil, Malayalam, and Kannada movie industries.
06 Sep 2023
Divya SpandanaIs Indian actor-politician Divya Spandana dead? Here's the truth
In the wake of the recent viral rumors surrounding the false death news of Nickelodeon star Josh Peck, another wave of misinformation has hit social media.
23 Aug 2023
Prakash Raj#ArrestPrakashRaj trends on X amid Chandrayaan-3 Mission tweet uproar
Prakash Raj—renowned for his fearless expression of opinions—found himself mired in controversy after he shared a "funny post" about the Chandrayaan-3 mission on X (formerly Twitter) on Sunday.
21 Aug 2023
Rishab Shetty'Kantara 2' to go on floors in November: Report
Rishab Shetty's Kantara was one of the breakout films of 2022 and ever since the makers announced its prequel, the anticipation is increasing with each passing day. Now, reports are rife that the makers are set to take the film on floors and will kick off filming on November 1, in Mangalore.
14 Aug 2023
Sanjay DuttSanjay Dutt suffers injury on 'Double iSmart' set: Report
Actor Sanjay Dutt has reportedly suffered a minor injury while shooting for his upcoming pan-Indian film Double iSmart directed by Puri Jagannadh.
07 Aug 2023
EntertainmentVijay Raghavendra's wife Spandana dies; looking at their love story
In a piece of distressing news, Kannada actor Vijay Raghavendra's wife Spandana (reportedly 44) passed away due to cardiac arrest in Bangkok, media outlets reported on Monday.
07 Aug 2023
CelebrityVijay Raghavendra's wife Spandana dies of cardiac arrest in Bangkok
Kannada actor Vijay Raghavendra's wife and actor Spandana has died of cardiac arrest while the couple was on vacation in Bangkok. She was reportedly 44. The untimely death shocked their family members and the Sandalwood industry.
17 Jul 2023
Kichcha SudeepKichcha Sudeep breaks silence on cheating allegations by Kannada producers
Kichcha Sudeep has been capturing headlines for unfavorable reasons lately—for allegedly cheating producers MN Kumar and HA Rehman.
12 Jul 2023
CelebrityShiva Rajkumar starrer '#ShivannaSCFC01' concept poster revealed on superstar's birthday
Dr. Shiva Rajkumar is a big name in Kannada cinema. The actor has been a household name for around four decades now. On his 60th birthday, filmmaker Karthik Adwaith shared a concept poster of an upcoming film starring Rajkumar.
08 Jul 2023
Kichcha SudeepKichcha Sudeep files defamation lawsuit against producers; seeks Rs. 10cr
After Kannada producers MN Kumar and MN Suresh made a series of allegations against superstar Kichcha Sudeep at a press conference earlier this week, the actor has taken legal action in response.
14 Jun 2023
Rishab ShettyRishab Shetty's 'Kantara 2' shooting commences in August: Report
Rishab Shetty became an overnight sensation with the success of his film Kantara. The Kannada language film awed viewers in every part of India and fans are eagerly waiting for the second installment, Kantara 2.
05 Jun 2023
CelebrityAbhishek-Aviva get married; Rajinikanth, Yash, Kichcha Sudeep attend
Love is in the air in tinsel town!
04 Jun 2023
KGFHappy birthday, Prashanth Neel: Interesting facts about 'Salaar', 'KGF' director
Kannada filmmaker Prashanth Neel debuted in 2014 with Ugramm. But it was his second venture, KGF: Chapter 1, that bought him nationwide popularity, which only increased with its sequel.
06 May 2023
Kichcha SudeepDirector Ramesh Kitty arrested in Kichcha Sudeep threat letter case
The Central Crime Branch, Bengaluru, has made an arrest in the case involving a threat letter sent to Kannada actor Kichcha Sudeep which hinted at releasing his private videos on social media.
23 Apr 2023
SuicideKannada actor Sampath Ram dies by alleged suicide at 35
Kannada film and TV actor Sampath J Ram, who predominantly worked in television serials, passed away on Saturday. He was 35.
14 Apr 2023
KGFWhy #KGF3 is trending on Twitter
KGF is undoubtedly one of the biggest and most loved film franchises in India.
14 Apr 2023
OTT releasesKichcha Sudeep-Upendra starrer 'Kabzaa' now streaming on OTT; details inside
Kabzaa was touted to be the next money spinner for the Kannada cinema.
12 Apr 2023
Sanjay DuttSanjay Dutt left injured while filming Kannada movie 'KD'
After receiving love for his stunning portrayal of an antagonist in KGF: Chapter 2, Sanjay Dutt is spreading his wing further in the Kannada film industry. The actor has been roped in for the pan-India Kannada film KD - The Devil, the shooting of which is underway.
05 Apr 2023
Kichcha SudeepKichcha Sudeep reacts as #WeDontWantKicchaInPolitics trends on Twitter
Kichcha Sudeep is a superstar in Kannada films. Show business and politics go hand in hand and we have seen many actors becoming politicians in the past.
05 Apr 2023
Karnataka ElectionKarnataka polls: Before Kichcha Sudeep, these were BJP's star campaigners
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has reportedly chosen Kannada actor Kichcha Sudeep as the star campaigner for the upcoming Karnataka elections which are scheduled for May 10. Apart from Sudeep, the BJP has also deployed some of its best political heavy-weights in the poll-bound state.
05 Apr 2023
Rashmika MandannaRashmika Mandanna birthday special: Roles that led to her popularity
At the tender age of 20, Rashmika Mandanna paved her path in the Kannada film industry with her debut film Kirik Party.
28 Mar 2023
Box Office'Bholaa' versus 'Dasara': Major box office clash this Friday
Despite March coming to an end, there is no end in sight to the incredible titles that will hit theaters this month.
27 Mar 2023
OTT releasesKichcha Sudeep's 'Kabzaa' set for OTT premiere; details inside
Kichcha Sudeep and Upendra Rao's pan-India film Kabzaa could not capture the theaters and fell flat at the box office. The high-budget action-period drama was in the buzz and had a great opening at the box office. Poor reviews and negative word of mouth resulted in the box office failure.
23 Mar 2023
Samantha Ruth PrabhuSamantha-Vijay's 'Kushi' release date revealed with a new poster
Samantha Ruth Prabhu and Vijay Deverakonda's upcoming romantic drama Kushi has finally got a release date.
23 Mar 2023
Box OfficeBox office: 'Kabzaa' sees rise in collections
Kabzaa is not being able to perform at the box office as per the expectations. The Upendra Rao and Kichcha Sudeep-headlined film saw a huge dip in collections in the opening week. Interestingly, the film is slowing a slight improvement now as its box office collections are increasing.
22 Mar 2023
Shilpa Shetty KundraShilpa Shetty Kundra joins cast of Dhruva Sarja's 'KD'
Pan-India films have become a formula and many filmmakers, across industries, have adopted this strategy of featuring Bollywood and South Indian actors.
22 Mar 2023
Box OfficeBox office: Kichcha Sudeep's 'Kabzaa' sees slight growth
Upendra Rao and Kichcha Sudeep's recently released film Kabzaa was in buzz ever since its announcement. The film is performing way below the belt at the box office. It opened with decent figures on Friday, but ever since then, the collections are on a downslide.
21 Mar 2023
BengaluruKannada actor Chetan Kumar arrested over objectionable 'Hindutva' tweet
Kannada star Chetan Kumar, also known as Chetan Ahimsa, has landed in trouble over an objectionable social media post.
21 Mar 2023
Box OfficeBox office: 'Kabzaa' collections drop further on Day 4
Kannada films are on an all-time high after Prashanth Neel's KGF series and Rishab Shetty's Kantara. The recently released action drama Kabzaa was in the buzz but has not performed up to its expectations. It has received negative reviews from critics and viewers.
20 Mar 2023
Box OfficeBox office: Upendra-Sudeep's 'Kabzaa' crashes with no hopes of return
Kabzaa, Kichcha Sudeep and Upendra Rao's recently released pan-India film, was in buzz but it has fallen flat on its face. The film has not impressed the viewers and the box office collections dropped in the first weekend.
19 Mar 2023
Kantara'Kantara' to release in Spain, Italy: Decoding film's global success
The unprecedented success of Kantara—a film by Kannada filmmaker-actor Rishab Shetty—was not foreseen, as it was only meant to release in Karnataka and a few neighboring markets, prominently for Kannadiga viewers.
18 Mar 2023
Box Office'Kabzaa' box office: Upendra-Kichcha Sudeep starrer takes sluggish start
The highly-anticipated Kannada gangster drama Kabzaa took to theaters on Friday and was released alongside Hindi movies—Mrs. Chatterjee Vs Norway and Zwigato.
17 Mar 2023
Puneeth RajkumarRemembering Kannada superstar Puneeth Rajkumar on his birth anniversary
Late Kannada superstar Puneeth Rajkumar would have turned 48 today.
