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Aniruddha lends his voice to the title track of 'Chef Chidambara'

The M Anandraj directorial, Chef Chidambara, starring Aniruddha in the lead, recently wrapped up filming. With the post-production underway, the makers are gearing up to release the film soon. Kichcha Sudeep previously released a first-look poster of the film, featuring Aniruddha as a chef, which has already generated considerable anticipation for the film. Aniruddha, the son-in-law of the veteran Vishnuvardhan who shot to fame with the television serial Jotheyalli, has now turned singer for Che

13 May 2024 11:48 am
Moorane Krishnappa to hit screens on May 24

Naveen Reddy, the director of Akira and Relax Satya, is gearing up for the release of his next film, titled Moorane Krishnappa. The film features acclaimed artists Sampath Maitreya and Sripriya in lead roles, and Rangana Raghuvamshi essaying a key role. The makers recently unveiled the trailer of Moorane Krishnappa and announced that the film will hit big screens on May 24. The trailer starts with a lighthearted conversation withLoose Mada Yogi and portrays the essence of the rural backdrop. Moo

13 May 2024 11:39 am
Krishna is no longer a part of historical project 'Halagali'

Love Mocktail-fame actor Krishna, recently underwent rigorous training for over six months to portray a courageous warrior in Sukesh Nayaks upcoming multilingual historical project, Halagali. A big canvas film set in the pre-Independence era of 1857, Halagali's shooting commenced in February, with the inaugural shot taking place at the Lalith Mahal Palace in Mysuru. While Krishna participated in a day's shoot in March, the latest news is that the actor is no longer a part of the project. Confirm

13 May 2024 11:36 am
'Back Benchers' auditions attract 700 aspiring actors

College-centric tales frequently make for good entertainers; their stories striking a chord with viewers across ages on multiple levels. The makers of Back Benchers are bringing back this familiar yet interesting trope to Kannada Cinema. Known for venturing into uncharted territory and showcasing fresh narratives, director BR Rajasekhar assembles a predominantly new cast for Back Benchers. The recently released teaser hints at a heartwarming story filled with laughter and camaraderie. The charac

13 May 2024 11:31 am
'The Judgement' features a protagonist who seeks justice within the legal framework: Gururaj Kulkarni

Gururaj Kulkarni (Nadagoud) is gearing up for the release of his upcoming film, The Judgement - See You in Court, scheduled for May 24. The director expresses satisfaction with the films progress, starring Crazy Star Ravichandran in a prominent role, alongside Diganth, Dhanya Ramkumar, Meghana Gaonkar, and Lakshmi Gopalaswamy in the cast. He is confident that the audience will appreciate the films content. Produced under the banner of G9 Communication Media, the film will be distributed by Relia

13 May 2024 11:27 am
Vaaranam Aayiram inspired me to make Star

Stories about the struggle of chasing a dream are perhaps more intoxicating than the ones that glorify the glitz and glamour of stardom. Elans sophomore directorial Star, is one such story that captures the relentless pursuit of one man to make it into the film industry. While the protagonist, played by Kavin, dreams of becoming an actor, one wonders why the director chose to write the central character as an aspiring actor and not as a filmmaker, like himself. While many shy away from revealing

13 May 2024 11:08 am
Kannada TV actor Pavitra Jayaram dies on the spot in car crash

MUMBAI: Actress Pavitra Jayaram, who essayed the role of Thilottama in the hit Telugu television series Trinayani passed away in a road accident on Sunday. She died on the spot in a horrific car crash near Mehbooba Nagar in Andhra Pradesh. The car lost control and hit the divider. Later, the bus coming from Hyderabad to Vanaparthi collided with the right side of the car. Pavitra was seriously injured in the accident and died on the spot. The accident occurred while returning to Hanakere in Mandy

12 May 2024 6:57 pm
'Trinayani actress Pavitra Jayaram dies on the spot in car crash

'Trinayani actress Pavitra Jayaram dies on the spot in car crash

12 May 2024 4:12 pm
Joju George onboard Suriya-Karthik Subbaraj film

Earlier, we reported that director-producer Karthik Subbaraj will be helming Suriya's next, tentatively titled Suriya 44 . The latest update is that Joju George has joined the film's cast. A source close to Joju George has confirmed to us that the actor is on board the film and that he will start shooting after completing his work on Mani Ratnam and Kamal Haasan's Thug Life. It is to be noted that the Malayalam actor has previously worked with Karthik Subbaraj on Dhanush's Jagame Thandhiram. Su

12 May 2024 2:32 pm
RMP leader's sexist remark against Shailja, Manju Warrier triggers political row in Kerala

KOZHIKODE: A leader of the Revolutionary Marxist Party (RMP), a key constituent in the opposition Congress-led UDF, has courted controversy for making an alleged sexist remark against senior CPI (M) leader K K Shailaja and Malayalam film actress Manju Warrier. RMP leader K S Hariharan made the objectionable remark on Saturday night while speaking at a meeting in Vadakara here which Leader of Opposition in the state Assembly V D Satheesan inaugurated. The event was organised in response to the ru

12 May 2024 12:50 pm
Vasishta Simha wraps up shoot of 'Love Li' in London

Actor Vasishta N Simhas next film, 'Love Li,' which was in its last phase of production, has finally wrapped up shooting in London. While the films crew has previously shot in prominent locations across Karnataka, including Silicon City and Malpe, the major portion of the filming had taken place in the picturesque locales of London. Along with Vasishta, the female lead Stefy Patel, who marks her Kannada debut, was also part of the filmmaking process. The makers shared a few exclusive stills with

11 May 2024 1:29 pm
Suchan Shettys 'God Promise' commences shooting

Young filmmaker Suchan Shettys 'God Promise', which marks his debut, commenced with a simple muhurath at Anegudde Ganapathi Temple in Kundapur, Udupi district. At the event, actor Pramod Shetty turned on the camera and music director Ravi Basrur gave the first clap in a sign of their support for the film. Expressing his gratitude for his long-standing collaboration with Ravi Basrur since 2015, Suchan said, Ravi sir is my guru. I assisted him on his directorial projects like 'Kataka', 'Girmit', a

11 May 2024 1:13 pm
Darshan recovering from hand injury, to resume shooting for 'Devil - The Hero' by May-end

Team 'Devil - The Hero', which unveiled a behind-the-scenes video on the auspicious occasion of Akshaya Tritiya, has sparked excitement among fans. The sneak peek plunges us into the high-octane action sequences, drawing viewers in with a glimpse of whats to come. Directed by Prakash Veer, with music director Ajaneesh Loknath making his first collaboration for a Darshan film, 'Devil - The Hero' has set the perfect tune, along with cinematographer Sudhakar S Raj creating an electrifying backdrop

11 May 2024 1:05 pm
'Rana Haddu' to release on this date

Prasanna Kumar, popularly known as Jungli Prasanna Kumar, who has played varied roles in over a hundred films, is making his directorial debut with 'Rana Haddu'. Interestingly, the film stars his sons, Shashank and Suraj, in the key roles of the lead and a supporting character, respectively. The makers recently released a song and also announced the films release date, which is May 17. Speaking on the sidelines of the song launch event, Prasanna Kumar, who is also producing the project, mentione

11 May 2024 12:45 pm