NEWS
KFI’s All-Time Best Thriller – Nishkarsha Is Coming Back To The Big Screen
Thriller is one very risky genre. If you let the audience relax for a few minutes, the whole point of your effort to make a movie in this genre could go haywire. Although technology is used abundantly in recent times to achieve perfection in this genre, this facility...
OFFBEATS
Here is how the success of Shivaji Surathkal can be important in the rise of Sandalwood
Having already created a storm by exceeding all our expectations with an exceptional trailer that released a few days ago, the makers of Shivaji Surathkal could be aiming at more than just being a successful movie at the box-office. If things go well, this movie could...
INTERVIEWS
Anushree Interviews Ragini! Here Are The Takeaways From Their Latest Interview
Ragini Dwivedi is one of the very few Sandalwood actresses who gained immense popularity right at the beginning of their careers. The Punjab-born tall and talented actress is now gearing up for the release of her next flick Adhyaksha-2 and is also serving as the brand...
The Breakdown of Avane Srimannarayana Teaser 1 and 2 has given a few vital clues about the story! Read on…
Released a few weeks ago, teaser 2 of the movie Avane Srimannarayana has created a storm on social media. Along with teaser 1, the promotional content of the flick released so far have just made us start counting the days left for the movie to release. Avane...
Here is how the success of Shivaji Surathkal can be important in the rise of Sandalwood
Having already created a storm by exceeding all our expectations with an exceptional trailer that released a few days ago, the makers of Shivaji Surathkal could be aiming at more than just being a successful movie at the box-office. If things go well, this movie could...
Katha Sangama : 5 reasons to watch this movie at the theatres
There are plenty of movies lining up at the theatres in the coming days to end this productive decade for Sandalwood on a high. However, of the lot, Katha Sangama, probably Sandalwood's first try at Anthology in this generation has impressed us the most. The trailer,...
Avane Srimannarayana Trailer Breakdown: The Return of the Simple Star!
It is hard to describe the emotions of an entire team, which has been at their hardworking best for 3 long years when their product is finally in front of the audience. And that day finally arrived on November 28th, 2019. The trailer of Avane Srimannarayana, the...
Mundina Nildana Movie Review : A Refreshing Attempt!
Anyone who came across the trailer of Mundina Nildana would have noticed one aspect. Or rather, the makers have made this aspect noticeable to the audience. Yes, it is the visuals of the movie. The trailer looked rich & refreshing in every frame, with the tone...
5 Sandalwood Personalities Who Must Immediately Start Hosting Shows On Television
Kichcha Sudeep, Shivaraj Kumar, Puneeth Rajkumar & Ramesh Aravind. These are some of the star-heroes who have entertained their fans also on the small screen. All their TV shows have become huge hits and we are of the opinion that, the below list of Sandalwood...
Yenu Swamy Madona: A catchy song from the movie SJSA is now ruling everyone’s playlists
Happening hero Rishi is ready with his next flick after the stupendous success of Operation Alamelamma and Kavaludaari. Titled 'Sarvajanikarige Suvarnavakasha', the movie is touted to be a fun-filled romantic entertainer. The makers are currently promoting the movie...
3 Unforgettable Hero-Heroine Combinations of The Current era
Sandalwood has seen plenty of Jodis make the fans go crazy with their chemistry on the silver screen. At times, setting up this combination would in itself guarantee good numbers at the box-office. This era too, we have seen a couple of such instances where these...
Top 5 Movies of Prem!
Prem is one of the very few directors who have achieved a cult following amongst the Kannada audience. His rise to stardom is inspiring and his movies have always related well with the audience. So, here we are, listing down the Top 5 movies of the talented...
5 Reasons To Not Miss Aa Drushya At The Theatres
Directed by Shiv Ganesh, Aa Drushya is the official remake of Tamil-blockbuster Dhruvangal Padhinaaru. The movie released across the state last Friday and received wide critical acclaim and audience appreciation. The movie has been running with packed houses and here...
Should Our Star-Heroes Mould Themselves To Compete With The OTT Platforms?
Drawing the audience to the theatres is a task that is multifold difficult now than it was a few years ago, maybe half a decade earlier. Reason - One, the progression of a Sandalwood viewer's perception towards cinema and two, the rise in usage of OTT platforms. Both...
Web Series – Will the format work in the Kannada language?
Web series – a story told in an episodic form is the latest trend in the movie industry. Usually ranging from 5 to 10 episodes in a series (although there are exceptions), each episode could go on from 15 minutes to somewhere close to an hour. With the success of a...
5 interesting multi-starrers that must happen immediately in Sandalwood
We have seen a lot of multi-starrers in the past in Sandalwood. However, the trend has decreased in recent times with only one notable multi-starrer (The Villain) having released in recent times. With a lot of fan wars still prevalent in our state along with the fact...
Is Sandalwood becoming the capital of neo-noirs?
We might have heard this term plenty of times with reference to movies. However, if you are not aware of what exactly this means, here is the Wikipedia definition of the term. 'Dark movie, indicating something sinister and shadowy, but also expressing a...
Rashmika Mandanna Gives A Strong Reply To Her Trollers! Read more here…
Every coin has two faces. In most cases, these two faces are likely to be on the opposite ends. This is especially relevant to the emergence of social media. On one hand, this has helped us improve our lives in many ways and on the other disgusting end, social media...
Rahadaari First-Look Theme Poster Breakdown: The ‘Entirety’ in one frame
Itihaasa Productions venture 'Rahadaari' had aroused curiosity because of its interesting title a few days ago. On the occasion of Deepavali, the makers of the movie released the first-look theme poster on the flick. Director Girish Vyramudi revealed that his team has...
Katha Sangama Trailer Review: The Perfect Amalgamation
As revealed a few days ago, the trailer of Rishab Shetty's Katha Sangama has been released today. After SHPS Kasargodu, this is Rishab Shetty's second movie as a producer. Let us now find out more about the trailer of this movie. A 'Rishab Shetty' vision Always...
Poster Breakdown – Dharani Mandala Madhyadolage: Life is a Game of Time
The Deepavali Poster of Gultoo Fame Naveen Shankar and Aishani Shetty's next has been released. This poster happens to be the first-look of the movie, also revealing the much-awaited title of the flick. The makers have chosen an interesting title - 'Dharani Mandala...
Katha Sangama 2019: 5 Exciting Things To Expect From the trailer
Rishab Shetty's Katha Sangama is prepping for a release soon. There are high expectations surrounding this movie, considering that it is a tribute to legendary director Puttanna Kanagal. Also, the fact that this movie is one of the first anthology movies of this...
Rishab Shetty’s Katha Sangama – An ode to a classic!
Rishab Shetty's next - Katha Sangama, is prepping for a release soon. The Kirik Party director is amalgamating 7 short stories to dish out probably the first anthology of this generation in Sandalwood. The trailer of this movie is finding a release on November 4th. A...
7 Kannada Movies In The Last Decade Which Has Helped The Industry Expand Its Market
Sandalwood's market is on the rise and in the next couple of years, we could be on par with the market standards of our neighbouring industries. The reason for this has been the wave of content-oriented flicks which made its way to KFI in the last decade. Apart from...
3 Awesome Kannada Movies Which Released On November 1st In This Decade
Ranganayaki - Volume 1: Virginity is all set to hit the theatres this weekend, on the occasion of Kannada Rajyotsava. The film's trailer and songs have all been impressive and we can be guaranteed of quality entertainment in front of the big screen this Friday. The...
Here Are The Best Dancers In Sandalwood
In India, for an actor to be considered special and turn into a hero, dance is one aspect that he must definitely impress with. Especially in South India, fans go gaga over their matinee idols shaking their legs on the big screen. Every industry has its share of...
If Our Top Actors Had Alternate Careers, What Would It Be?
We have all seen our favorite heroes shine on the big screen with their exceptional acting skills. But, have you ever thought what they would have become had acting not been their line of work? Here is our imagination about the same. Sudeep - Hotelier/Cricketer Sudeep...
5 Reasons To Be Excited About The Upcoming Movie Ranganayaki!
Hard-hitting cinema is a rarity in Sandalwood these days. Apart from the entertainment factor, movies can offer much more to the audience. Dayal Padmanabhan's latest flick Ranganayaki is one such cinema that is likely to provocate a reaction from the audience and...
Ranganayaki: A Bold & Daring Title! Will the risk pay off?
Starring Aditi Prabhudeva, MG Srinivas and Trivikram in the lead roles, Ranganayaki is popular filmmaker Dayal Padmanabhan's latest offering to Sandalwood. Produced by Yes Vee Entertainment, the trailer of the movie has created curiosity amongst the audience and has...
5 directors Puneeth Rajkumar Must Work With ASAP
Apart from the bundle of talent that he is an owner of, Power Star Puneeth Rajkumar boasts of a varied fan-base, comprising people belonging to all the age-groups. Hence, he has the responsibility to cater to all of them, a process that could ask of him to work with...
Tollywood, Kollywood & Mollywood’s best lyricists come on board for Rakshit’s Avane Srimannarayana
Kannada Film Industry is prepping up for a massive final flourish as, one of the most-anticipated movies of this year, Rakshit Shetty's comeback to the big-screen almost 3 years after he set the box-office on fire - Avane Srimannaryana is slated for a release at the...
These Karnataka Sportsman deserve a biopic in Sandalwood
It is the season of biopics in India as most of the industries are now focussing on this genre to produce successful movies. In this genre, Sports-biopic's are taking the center stage. We have already seen the life stories of MS Dhoni, Milka Singh, and Mohammed...
Actors Who Need Just One Solid Hit To Enter The Big League
Sandalwood is a tough place to survive. Years of hard work and plenty of determination might still not be able to guarantee success for an aspirant. This especially holds good for the actors. Convincing people to spend their hard-earned money on a ticket to see you on...
Big Boss Season 7 : Predicting The Finalists To Lift The Trophy
The most anticipated TV show of our time, Big Boss is back on the small screen. Kichcha Sudeep is back to host this extremely popular show for the seventh consecutive time. On October 13, the premier and the grand opening of Season 7 of Big Boss went live on Colors...
A Mafia That Is Looting The Effort Of The Newcomers In Our Industry!
Years of hard work and weeks of determination might sometimes not guarantee success for someone who wants to make it big in the filmy biz. Let alone success, a few fail to even showcase their talent on the big screen. In such a sensitive industry that this is, it...
Curious about the meaning of the title of the movie Vrithra? Here is what it means. Read on
Ever since the announcement of this movie, one thing that has been intriguing the audience has been the title of this flick. Christened as 'Vrithra', not many deciphered the actual meaning of this word. However, with the flick all set to release on October 11th, we...
5 Reasons Why Lungi Can Resonate Well With The Current Youngsters
Directed by Akshith Shetty and Arjun Lewis, 'Lungi' is all set to hit the screens on October 11th. The movie has Pranav Hegde, Ahalya Suresh and Radhika Rao in the lead roles and with the trailer having already been released a few days ago, the movie is set for a good...
Vrithra! The next in line after U-Turn and Shuddhi?
If you haven't come across the trailer of this movie called 'Vrithra' as yet, kindly exit from this article, log on to YouTube, spend your valuable 120 seconds on that video and then come back here. For, although we do not have any spoilers ahead, the trailer of...
5 Inspiring Qualities We All Can Learn From Rakshit Shetty
Undoubtedly, Rakshit is one of the best actor-directors currently plying their trade in Sandalwood. After 3 long years, the talented individual is coming up with his next - Avane Srimannarayana that is all set to hit the theatres soon. ASN is releasing with huge...
Lungi! Not Just A Piece Of Cloth Anymore!
An attire that is exclusive to our country, Lungi is also the saviour for many men and boys in testing circumstances. An experience that can be felt while being in a 'Lungi', especially in humid conditions is extremely pleasant and one has to be in it to feel it! And...
Here Is How Puneeth Rajkumar Sparked The Idea Behind Rakshit Shetty’s Avane Srimannarayana
With the year coming to a close, Sandalwood is getting ready for a final massive flourish, courtesy the release of the much-awaited movie Avane Srimannarayana. The makers have confirmed that the flick will hit the theatres this year and finally, the hard work of...
Here is why the movie “Lungi’ could set a positive trend in the Industry…
When newcomers and low-budget flicks start dishing out quality content on the screen, it can be assumed that any movie industry is in the right direction. Well, it seems Sandalwood is on the right track and the upcoming movie 'Lungi' could be an example of the same. A...
Reduction In Movie-viewing Screen Size: Will This Affect Movie Making In Sandalwood?
From the theatres to laptops to smartphones. Will the reduction in the size of the movie-watching screen have an effect on the movie viewing experience in the future. And how will the same affect the way movies would get made in the future? Read on to find out more....
Ramesh Aravind: The beginning of the second innings?
One of the most talented actors in the industry, going by the recent turn of events, Ramesh Aravind could all be set to start his second innings in his movie career. The decisions taken by the gifted actor in recent times has prompted this assumption by us. Ramesh...
Marketing & Promotions – Does Sandalwood Need To Learn A Trick Or Two From The Neighboring Industries?
Gone are the days when Marketing and Promotions used to play a very minor role in the entire process of movie production. We have reached a stage where the budget for the filming of a movie is almost equal to the marketing budget of a movie. Unlike the previous era,...
Find Out Why Sandalwood Needs To Look Beyond B’luru As The City Where A Majority Of The Films Are Being Set In?
Karnataka is one of the very few states in India which boasts of having more than one prominent language being spoken within the state. Apart from Kannada, we have Tulu and Kodava which are also used within our state. Hence, naturally, we have movies made in all the...
Top Indian Cricketers And The Luxury Cars They Own
As has been said multiple times before, Cricket is more than just a game in our country. People are emotionally connected to this sport and hence, the game has also become a cash-churning industry in the country. Our cricketers are one of the best-paid in the world...
The Female Lead Of ‘Robbert’ Has Been Announced! Who Is Asha Bhat? Read On…
The makers of Challenging Star Darshan's upcoming movie 'Roberrt' have announced the female lead of this flick. Director Tharun Sudhir took to his social media handle to announce the highly anticipated decision. Many names were doing rounds for this coveted role but...
Anushree Interviews Ragini! Here Are The Takeaways From Their Latest Interview
Ragini Dwivedi is one of the very few Sandalwood actresses who gained immense popularity right at the beginning of their careers. The Punjab-born tall and talented actress is now gearing up for the release of her next flick Adhyaksha-2 and is also serving as the brand...
Is The Failure Of Saaho A Lesson For South Indian Filmmakers In The Future?
350 Crores Budget. Top Action Choreographers. A bundle of talented actors. Extensive Promotions. And of course, Prabhas in a lead role. Well, this could have been the perfect recipe for a humongous blockbuster. However, as things seem to be, the makers of Saaho have...
KFI’s All-Time Best Thriller – Nishkarsha Is Coming Back To The Big Screen
Thriller is one very risky genre. If you let the audience relax for a few minutes, the whole point of your effort to make a movie in this genre could go haywire. Although technology is used abundantly in recent times to achieve perfection in this genre, this facility...
5 Kannada Actresses Who Can Carry The Bandwagon of Women-Centric Movies in Sandalwood
As part of our industry's growth to its fullest potential, we need movies of all genres to be made consistently. However, similar to the way it is happening in Bollywood and Kollywood, Sandalwood also needs its share of quality female-oriented movies. Such movies have...
Here Is Our Take On The Trailer Of One Of The Most-Expected Kannada Movie This Year, Pailwaan
The trailer of the much-awaited Pailwaan released a few hours ago and boy, the 114-second extravaganza is making waves across social media. Our expectations have hit the rooftop ever since the trailer was out and we can't do much but to keep ourselves excited until...
Here Are 11 Promising Debutants of 2017-18 Who Made A Mark In Kannada Cinema!
There is no shortage of talents in the Kannada film industry and moreover, the industry has held and nurtured the new talents that enter into the industry every year. Even the audience has done their part by recognising these talents and upholding their fame. But its...
10 Sandalwood Actresses Whom We Are Crushing On Currently
We all have had our part of crushes wherever we went, be it in our neighbourhood, our school or our college. Well, we do continue to have even now, be it you are single or you are committed but having a crush is an integral part of our lives right? Hahaha, I was...
All You Need To Know About The ‘Hands Up’ Dry Waste Sculpture Installed By The Team of ASN At Lalbagh
The flower show at Lalbagh is in full swing. Being the independence day week and add to it an additional holiday on Monday, crowds are thronging to catch a glimpse of one of the most popular events in Bengaluru. Well, if you are planning to visit in the upcoming days,...
Decoding Avane Srimannarayana’s “Varamahalakshmi Festival” Poster. Here are our 3 Takeaways
On the occasion of the auspicious Varamahalakshmi Festival, the team of Avane Srimannarayana has released a new poster on Friday. Of course, being a ladies festival, it is the heroine of the movie Shanvi Srivastava who dominates in the poster. She is clad in a goddess...
66th National Film Awards winners’ list: ‘KGF’, ‘SHPSK’, ‘Naticharami’ win the prestigious award
The 66th National Film awards were announced by Rahul Rawail, head of the Jury for feature films, on Friday. 419 films competed for the awards this year. The national film awards are given in 31 categories. An Award for the film-friendly state has been issued this...
One Protagonist Role That Sandalwood Must Explore More In The Future
There are two kinds of films which are made. One, plot-driven and the other, character-driven. While the plot-driven movies require a very strong story to connect with the audience, in character-driven movies, it is the responsibility of the lead character to make the...
5 Brilliant Kannada Movies Which Was Unfortunately Not Received Well By The Audience
A few movies do not get their due credit for being well made for a variety of reasons. It could be a bad release timing, lack of screens or less publicity done for the movie. It is after a few months and years that the audience realizes the brilliance of the movie and...
6 Films Which Released When 90’s Kids Were At School That Will Remain Long-playing In Their Memories
It was from 2004 to 2008 that most of the 90's kids were still in school. It was the period which was a transition from their innocence to teenage. Perspective about life is different during this time and so are the choices of their favourite movies. On that note,...
One man we want at any cost for the next season of Kannada Bigg Boss
Although the previous season of Big Boss was good at certain parts, it failed to give us what we expect the most out of this show. Entertainment. The earlier seasons of the show gave us plenty of moments to laugh and we want the same to repeat for the upcoming season....
Is there A Dearth Of Strong Female Characters In Sandalwood?
The Kannada Film Industry is known to have produced some of the greatest heroines in the history of cinema. While a few have gone ahead and showed their talent across the country, a few of them have performed exceedingly well in our industry to create a legacy of...
5 Pairs Of Kannada Movies Which Can Be Clubbed To Form A Cinematic Universe
Cinematic Universe is a common tool used by Hollywood filmmakers to bring the audience to the theatres. We have seen many superheroes who meet to achieve a certain objective in many cases. If the Kannada audience needs to get a taste of this tool, here are 5 pairs of...
7 New Age Directors Sandalwood can count on in the future
After a dull period of a few years, Sandalwood is slowly on the rise with experimental and realistic movies being made very often. These movies have brought Kannada audience back to the theatres as the taste of the audience is slowly changing from regular commercial...
5 UNWANTED Remakes Made In Sandalwood In The Last Few Years
Remakes are a part an parcel of every film industry. With so many different stories being told in different languages, it makes sense for the movie to be remade in other languages to widen the story's reach. However, in some cases, remakes are used as a tool which...
5 Hero-Director Combinations which must happen again
With the amount of talent pool available in Karnataka, we hardly see a hero and director working for the 2nd time even if their first collaboration was successful. Though the combination might look repetitive for the audience, the product they can assure if they work...
ಮತ್ತೊಮ್ಮೆ ತೆರೆ ಮೇಲೆ ಸರಿಗಮಪ ಖ್ಯಾತಿಯ ಹನುಮಂತ!?
ಜೀ-ಕನ್ನಡದಲ್ಲಿ ಪ್ರಸಾರವಾಗುವ ಸರಿಗಮಪ ಅನೇಕ ಗಾಯಕರನ್ನ ಕರುನಾಡಿಗೆ ಪರಿಚಯಿಸಿದೆ. ಸರಿಗಮಪ 15ನೇ ಆವೃತ್ತಿಯಲ್ಲಿ ಬೆಳಕಿಗೆ ಬಂದ ಪ್ರತಿಭೆ ಹನುಮಂತ. ಸರಿಗಮಪ ಸೀಸನ್ 15ರಲ್ಲಿ ರನ್ನರ್ ಅಪ್ ಆಗಿ ಹೊರಹೊಮ್ಮಿದ ಹನುಮಂತ, ತದನಂತರ ಸಿಕ್ಕಾಪಟ್ಟೆ ಸದ್ದು ಮಾಡಿದ. ಹೀಗೆ ಸರಿಗಮಪ ವೇದಿಕೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ಅಬ್ಬರಿಸಿ ಬೊಬ್ಬರಿದಿದ್ದ ಹನುಮಂತ ಶೋ...
5 Sandalwood Films of The Past Which Netflix Must Purchase The Rights Of
Netflix is probably the best way for a movie to reach out to a wider audience. With subscribers scattered all around the world, getting your movie to be listed on Netflix is a good way of showcasing your talent to the world. The likes of Lucia and Kahi have been...
If Ramya Does Make A Sandalwood Comeback, Which Hero Must She Pair Up With?
Many would agree that if not for her political aspirations, Ramya would have been a legendary actress not only in Sandalwood but across the Southern film industries too. However, politics did hinder her career as it came to an abrupt end. Although her political...
Bell Bottom Team Celebrates The Movie’s 125 Day Run At The Theatres With A Special Event
Released on February 15th 2019, Bell Bottom has gone on to become one of the finest movies made in Sandalwood. The movie has recently crossed 125 days at the theatres and an event has been arranged to celebrate the milestone. Directed by the talented Jayatheertha,...
Sandalwood’s Two Musical Stalwarts Come Together For Rakshit’s Avane Srimannarayana
By now, the news is wide and clear that Rakshit Shetty's Avane Srimannarayna is going to hit the screens on December 27th, 2019, the last Friday of this decade. So, exactly after a hiatus of 1092 days, we are going to witness the return of Rakshit as a leading man on...
5 actors who can remake Arjun Reddy in Sandalwood
Arjun Reddy was a pathbreaking movie when it was released a few years ago. Not only did the movie give a talented actor like Vijay Devarakonda but also proved to be the bridge for filmmakers to allow them to talk about bolder subjects on the screen. While the movie is...
The Ideology Of Bigg Boss! Where It All Started?
"Bigg Boss," one of the most successful shows of the small screen industry has already completed 6 seasons in Kannada and many more in other languages. It's all about a bunch of people living in a house isolated from the outside world. They are supposed to live in...
Woah! Pailwaan’s VFX Costs Rs. 20Lac/minute!
This year's most anticipated film, Pailwaan, written and directed by S. Krishna, produced by Swapna Krishna under the banner RRR Motion Pictures. The film revolves around professional wrestling and boxing. At present, royal touch to the film is being given by Shah...
Priyanka Upendra’s Most Anticipated ‘Devaki’ To Release On July 5
Devaki is an upcoming thriller movie written and directed by 'Mummy Save Me' fame Lohit H and Nobin Paul has scored music for this movie. Priyanka Upendra's highly anticipated film Devaki is gearing up for release. Devaki Cinema will premiere on July 5 across the...
Ramesh Aravind’s Next Directorial Venture Is Titled As ‘100’
Actor Ramesh Aravind, is wearing the director’s cap for his upcoming project titled '100,' and also playing the lead in, the subject of the film deals with social media. Comprising two female leads, one of them would be Actress Poorna who has joined the cast and will...
Ashika Ranganath, Ishaan pair up in Pavan Wadeyar’s directorial “Raymo”
After the phenomenal success of 'Natasaarvabhowma', director Pavan Wadeyar's upcoming movie starring Ishaan and Ashika Ranganath is entitled 'Raymo'. Actor Ishaan, who debuted in Kannada cinema through 'Rogue', directed by Puri Jagannath has now stepped onto his...
“Bhajarangi 2” First Look awaiting to be released on Shivanna’s birthday!?
Directed by - A Harsha, Shivanna's "Bhajarangi 2" first look will be released on July 12, on the personal front, Shivrajkumar turns a year older on July 12. And this year alone, he has a series of films lined up. This is Shivarajakumar and Harsha's third film teaming...
The Breakdown of Avane Srimannarayana Teaser 1 and 2 has given a few vital clues about the story! Read on…
Released a few weeks ago, teaser 2 of the movie Avane Srimannarayana has created a storm on social media. Along with teaser 1, the promotional content of the flick released so far have just made us start counting the days left for the movie to release. Avane...
Aadi Lakshmi Purana To Release On July 19?
Sandalwood's cute actress Radhika Pandit is preparing for her comeback on the silver screen. V Priya, who has directed many Tamil movies is the director of 'Aadi Lakshmi Purana' which stars Nirup Bhandari in the lead role. The fans of Radhika Pandit have been waiting...
Youtube erupts after the release of Teaser 2 of Avane Srimannarayana
The Teaser 2 of Avane Srimannarayana was released a few days ago and the 137-second video has created a storm on social media. Despite a delay in the release, the teaser has garnered a whopping 1.5M+ views on the Paramvah Studios YouTube Channel so far. The Teaser 1...
Nikhil makes a statement about his future in Sandalwood
Many are curious about whether Nikhil Kumaraswamy, the son of Chief Minister Kumaraswamy, who lost the Mandya Lok Sabha polls, will remain in the film industry or walk the path of politics. According to recent reports, he intends to juggle both. Nikhil said,...
Rakshit Shetty to be seen in 2 movies this year
It’s been nearly three years since Rakshit Shetty was seen in a full-fledged role onscreen. The new posters of 'Avane Srimannarayan' and '777 Charlie' have attracted more attention than his previous roles. He appears as a police officer in the former, holding a gun in...
Gubbi Mele Bramhastra to get glamorized by special appearances from 3 Sandalwood actresses
Sujay Shastry is making his directorial debut in Sandalwood with ‘Gubbi Mele Brahmastra’. Raj B Shetty and Kavita Gowda are playing the lead roles in this romantic comedy entertainer that will see Raj play a Software Engineer. Gubbi Mele Bramhastra has brought on...
Prajwal Devaraj to play this role in his next under the direction of a talented director
Dynamic Prajwal Devaraj has a long line up of films and now is going to be a full-time gangster, in his next project with director PC Shekhar. This is the second collaboration of the actor-director duo after Arjuna, which released in 2015. It has been said that the...
Read more about Team Bramhachari’s unique pre-teaser concept
Satish Ninasam's upcoming film Bramhachari, have come up with the teaser for a teaser. His birthday is on June 20, the teaser of his new film Brahmachari will be released. To make sure it reaches the maximum number of people, the film team is releasing another teaser...
5 Indian Actors Who Can Play The Role Of ‘Adheera’ In KGF Chapter – 2
KGF Chapter 1 was a humongous blockbuster which left the audience wanting for more in the sequel. A keen interest is being shown on the character Adheera (Garuda's uncle), the glimpses of whom were shown in the first Chapter. Prashant Neel might have carved out a...
EXPLOSIVE: 9 Reasons Why You Should Look Forward To Avane Srimannarayana
Not all movies have the ability to change the direction in which industry is traversing. KGF Chapter 1 did that a few months ago with its humongous success as the whole country looked towards Sandalwood. A few more months and another flick-Avane Srimannarayana has all...
Rishab Shetty to collaborate with popular production house for his next
After the success of Bell Bottom, actor Rishab Shetty tied up with a handful of films. But the actor is also busy preparing for his next directorial venture, which he plans to take up this year. The production house, Jayanna Combines, run by Jayanna and Bogendra. The...
Dhanya Ramkumar – First heroine from Dr. Rajkumar’s Family to start her filmy career alongside this cute Sandalwood hero
Rajkumar's granddaughter, Dhanya Ramkumar is all set to make her big debut in Kannada soon. And now, it has been confirmed that Dhanya is going to be a romantic comedy directed by debutant filmmaker Suman Jadugar and will be sharing screen-space with Suraj Gowda....
Ambareesh’s remuneration for Kurukshethra will make you go Awe!
Late Rebel Star Ambareesh's last movie ‘Kurukshetra’ is all set to release. Darshan plays Duryodhana, starring Ambareesh in Bhishma's role. Kurukshetra is all set to release worldwide on August 9, the day of Vara Lakshmi festival. Kurukshetra turned out to be Ambi's...
Darshan’s Gandugali Madakari Nayaka Shooting Preparations Begun!
Yet again, actor Darshan has signed on a film based on a historical event. The actor, who pulled off the role as of legendary warrior Sangolli Rayana, an army chief for the Kingdom of Kittur, is now set to enact Gandugalli Madakari Nayaka. The film, directed by...
“Watched close to 3000 films in a span of 3 years,” says Sandalwood’s new-age filmmaker Adarsh Easwarappa
Released in 2017, many people did not see Shuddhi coming. The wonderfully made thriller was a winner at the Box-office and also bagged a slew of awards after the release. The director of this movie Aadarsh Easwarappa mesmerized us with his screenplay and showed why he...
Shivanna-Harsha’s hattrick-combo titled Bhajarangi-2?
Hatrik Hero Shivarajkumar and director Harsha are back together. The title which was initially titled My Name is Anji, will now be titled Bhajarangi 2. Bhajrangi was the first combo film of Harsha and Shivanna, turned out to be a hit. Later on, they worked together in...
Top 10 Haunted Places in Karnataka You can visit this weekend!
Do you like spots where things go bump in the night? Do shocking sounds, vistas and stories give you a flavorful shudder down your spine and influence the hairs on your arm to hold up? Then you will love this group of destinations in "ನಮ್ಮ ಕರ್ಣಾಟಕ" with a...
Charanraj and Karm Chawla On Board For Rakshit Shetty-directed Punyakoti
Sandalwood actor-director Rakshit Shetty is currently busy shooting '777 Charlie,' has completed shooting for 'Avane Srimannarayana'. Meanwhile, he has taken up a new project titled 'Punyakoti'. The upcoming film directed by Rakshit Shetty, he will be giving a human...
Suri’s Next With The Challenging Star?
At one point of time, Suri had planned to drop Kaage Bangara, which was a prequel to his directorial Kendasampige. Suri would come out with Kaage Bangara, which is meant to be part 1 of the Kendasampige series, and in fact, he had decided to take it up as his next...
5 Kannada Movies Released In The Last Few Years Which Deserves To Be Remade In Other Languages
There are a lot of movies made in different languages which have been remade in Sandalwood. While a few of them find success, many of them fail to impress the audience. The trend is slowly getting reversed now as a number of Kannada movies are also getting remade in...
Is The Career Arc Of Yash The Perfect Role-Model For Aspiring Actors?
Yash aka Naveen Kumar Gowda is a name which is now synonym with the Kannada Film Industry. After the magnanimous success of KGF Chapter 1, the entire country is now looking towards Sandalwood and Yash is at the centre of it. It should be noted that around a decade...
5 Kannada Movies We Hardly Miss When It Is Telecasted On TV
We have seen movies which do well in theatres while a few are liked when seen on DVDs or streaming services. It is to be noted that there are a few movies have a fan-base on TV which is very huge. Every time it is telecasted on TV, we try not to miss these movies as...
5 Under-Rated Actors In Sandalwood
It is tough to get recognized in the entertainment industry. The rate of success is very low and often, many aspiring actors quit midway through their journey. However, a few make it big in movies and their dreams turn to reality. Here are 5 such actors who have...
5 Actors who can play the lead role in Sandalwood’s remake of Andhadhun
Released in 2018, Andhadhun was a breakthrough movie in Bollywood which set the cash registers ringing for a very long time. Directed by Sriram Raghavan, this film saw Ayushman Khurana play a blind man who witnesses a murder, albeit, he was faking his blindness. Tabu...
Sathish Neenasam’s Next Is “Brahmachari – 100% Virgin”
Satish Neenasam and producer Uday K Mehta are collaborating once again after Love in Mandya, and the film is officially titled as 'Brahmachari'. Chandra Mohan will be directing this film who has already directed 'Bombay Mittai' and 'Double Engine,' preparing for his...
Dheeren Rajkumar’s Look From “Daari Tappida Maga” Out!
Another actor from Dr. Rajkumar’s family, son of Purnima and Ram Kumar, Dheeren Rajkumar, is all set to make his debut with Daari Tappida Maga. The film features Manvitha Kamath as the female lead. The film, which bears the same title as his grandfather’s film from...
5 Sandalwood Filmmakers That Netflix, Amazon Prime Or Any Other Streaming Services Can Invest On
Online streaming services have now become a part of any discussion before any movie gets made. They are an additional source of revenue for a producer and helps widen the reach of the movie. These streaming services also create their own content which helps people...
Humble Politician Nograj Gets A Sequel
Actor-writer, comedian Danish Sait has announced that Humble Politician Nograj will be getting a sequel. The script for the Sequel is ready and Noganna is coming soon. He will be collaborating with Saad for the second time. "Considering the love and appreciation that...
4 Non-Kannada Movies Based In Namma Bengaluru
Apart from being the Silicon Valley of India, our Bengaluru is also one of the most beautiful cities in the country. The pleasant weather and friendly people are reasons enough for a lot of outsiders to love our city. Apart from being the home of Kannada cinema,...
5 Interesting Genres Explored By Shankar Nag In His Movies
Shankar Nag is a legend of Kannada Cinema and his works are still a reference for many upcoming movies. He is the true trendsetter of Sandalwood who has balanced both artistic and commercial elements in his movies. With a plethora of classics made by him, here are 5...
5 Awesome Movies Which Have Been Directed By The Assistants Of Yograj Bhat
Yograj Bhat is one of the very few filmmakers in Sandalwood who has followers across all age groups. Be it his entertaining one-liners or the emotion-filled narratives, Yograj Bhat’s talent is unparalleled. However, one of the most important contributions of the...
Meet Detective ‘Shivaji Suratkal’
Shivaji Suratkal, a detective, a character played by Ramesh Aravind, which comes with an interesting tagline as Ranagiri Rahasya. "Shivaji is a special character, who is capable of exploring the evidence and holding the criminal with his fantastic imagination, who...
Darshan’s Roberrt Slated Its Release For The Summer Of 2020
Robert a.k.a Roberrt is an emotional action entertainer directed by Tharun Sudhir and produced by Umapathy. Roberrt is Darshan’s 53rd movie. The groundwork for the project is currently underway, is all set to roll from April 19. Reportedly, this film will hit the...
6 Famous Personalities On Whom Biopics Can Be Made In Sandalwood
Biopic is one genre which has been less explored in Sandalwood. Other industries have tasted success in this category of cinema and our Kannada filmmakers should soon follow. There are a number of personalities born in our state whose stories would be interesting to...
7 Sandalwood Movies For Which A Sequel Must Be Made Immediately
Sequels have suddenly become the order of the day for filmmakers. Sandalwood is not far behind as we have seen a number of sequels such as Mungaru Male 2, Rambo 2, Jogayya and Kotigibba 2 hit the theatres in recent times. KGF Chapter 2 and Gaalipata 2 are also getting...
5 Less Explored Film-genres That Sandalwood Filmmakers Must Try A Hand At
Sandalwood has had certain limitations with respect to the genres that are being tried. With the latest technology and impeccable talent at disposal, the filmmakers from Sandalwood should soon start exploring these 5 interesting film genres. 1. Biopic Sandalwood has...
Popular Child Artistes Sharvari And Praanya Join 777 Charlie
Director Kiranraj K, who is making his directorial debut with 777 Charlie, is introducing two new characters to the film. 777 Charlie movie features two child artistes, Seven-year-old Sharvari, one of the participants of Drama Juniors and Pranya P Rao who gained...
Raj B Shetty’s Next Directorial Film To Feature Two Main Leads
Raj B Shetty is an film actor, screenwriter and director who works in Kannada cinema. He made his directorial debut through critically acclaimed movie Ondu Motteya Kathe, will now be directing his next film titled 'Hari Hara,' which will be going on floors in mid-May....
Odeya’s Next Schedule To Be Shot In Hyderabad
Darshan has been working around the clock, while fans await the release of Kurukshetra and Odeya in theatres this year. Earlier, the film was titled Wodeyar but it was eventually changed to Odeya to avoid any controversies. Sandesh Nagaraj is the producer of the movie...
Hero-Director Combination Films Which Need To Happen Immediately In Sandalwood
Sandalwood has been going in the right direction in the past few years. Many new filmmakers have emerged while the stars have made their foundation stronger. On that note, here are the few hero-director combination movies which if made can set the screens on fire. 1....
Kichcha’s “Billa Ranga Bhaasha” To Have Multiple Heroines?
Firstly, going by the title, it looks like Sudeep will be donning three roles or will put up a triple act. Billa Ranga Bhaasha to be an action adventure, the title suggests that the story is about 3 characters, and this leads to speculation that the film...
Dhruva Sarja’s “Pogaru” An Independence Day Release?
The Dhruva Sarja starrer Pogaru will most likely be an Independence Day release this year. The audience and his fans are anxious to know when his next film Pogaru will hit the screens. Pogaru, Directed by Nanda Kishore, Produced by B. K. Gangadhar under K...
What If.. These Famous Sandalwood Movies Had These Top Indian Cricket Players Playing The Lead Role?
. Cricket and Cinema are the two major mediums of entertainment for people in India. We have all seen how a merger between these two have become successful in the past. While a few cricketers have clicked with their cameos in movies, the film stars have generated a...
Here Are The 5 Things That We Want To See In KGF Chapter – 2
Prashanth Neel's KGF has attained cult status amongst the cinema-viewing citizens of India. The film has generated a lot of curiosity for Chapter 2 and here are 5 things the audience would love to watch in the movie. 1. Yash as a 75-year-old sporting a...
Yash’s KGF: Chapter 2 Takes Off!
The second chapter of upcoming Kannada action-drama KGF, starring Yash in the lead role is all set to go on floors. Directed by Prashant Neel, the magnum opus KGF turned out to be a huge hit across the nation. He said that the second part is set to be...