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If you’re a fan of epic storytelling, stunning visuals, and gripping narratives, then buckle up because Garuda Gamana Vrishabha Vahana is about to take you on a cinematic rollercoaster! South Indian cinema has been hitting us with some serious gems lately, but this one? It’s the shining star you won’t want to miss. Let’s dive into why this movie should absolutely be on your radar.

The Perfect Blend of Mythology and Modern Drama

First off, let’s talk about the name. Garuda Gamana Vrishabha Vahana—doesn’t that title just scream epic? The film draws inspiration from Hindu mythology, with Garuda, the mighty eagle and mount of Lord Vishnu, and Vrishabha, the bull, the vehicle of Lord Shiva. This ancient lore is cleverly intertwined with a modern tale that explores the complexities of power, rivalry, and friendship. Without giving too much away, think of it as...

Bringing the divine Hindu Trinity of Vishnu, Shiva and Brahma into an organized crime setting in Mangalore, “Garuda Gamana Vrishabha Vahana” is essentially the story of two brotherly friends who were polar opposites and the chaos they brought into the area.

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The movie begins by presenting one of the two, Hari who was born and raised in Mangaladevi, with his impact in the local society being quite evident from his interactions with the police and the reactions of the people around him. The story then turns to Shiva, through an extensive flashback that shows how he was discovered as a kid in a bag, injured, half-dead, and in evident shock. After begging in the streets for some time, he was taken in by Hari’s mother, and the two grew up as brothers. However, it soon became evident that Shiva was an ultraviolent sociopath, something that fully manifested during their youth days,...

Raj B Shetty, the acclaimed actor-director of Kannada cinema, is all set to make his Malayalam debut in a web series written by Devadath Shaji, the co-writer of the blockbuster film Bheeshma Parvam. The series, which is yet to be titled, will be directed by debutant Abhilash Mu, who has previously worked as an assistant director. The series will have cinematography by Girish Gangadharan, the National Award-winning lensman of Jallikattu.

According to sources, the series will be a political thriller with a dark and gritty tone. Raj B Shetty will play a pivotal role in the series, along with some prominent Malayalam actors. The series is expected to go on floors by mid next year and will be streamed on a popular Ott platform.

Raj B Shetty is known for his directorial debut Ondu Motteya Kathe (2017), which won the Filmfare South Best Film award, and his latest film Garuda Gamana Vrishabha Vahana...

Kannada cinema, once considered a regional underdog, has undergone a remarkable transformation in recent years, thanks in no small part to the contributions of three exceptional individuals: Rishab Shetty, Rakshit Shetty, and Raj B. Shetty.These visionary filmmakers, collectively known as the “Three Shettys,” have infused Kannada cinema with a unique blend of storytelling, cultural authenticity, and creative brilliance, propelling it to the forefront of Indian cinema.

“Sapta Sagaradaache Ello – Side B” (2023), directed by Hemanth Rao. The film has garnered overwhelmingly positive reviews, further solidifying the Shettys’ reputation as game-changers in Kannada cinema. Hemanth Rao, a gifted writer and director, has played a crucial role in shaping the Three Shettys’ vision for Kannada cinema. His ability to blend traditional narratives with modern sensibilities has made him an integral part of the movement to elevate Kannada cinema to new heights.

Rishab Shetty: A Master of Storytelling

Rishab Shetty, the youngest of the trio,...

ReviewRaj B Shetty plunges headlong into his titular character of Toby, but he also becomes a bit of a control freak while doing so, telling us, the viewer, how to feel about every dramatic moment.Raj B Shetty as TobyWith Toby, it seems evident that Raj B Shetty is yet to get over Shiva, the character he played with great ferocity in Garuda Gamana Vrishabha Vahana. In the 2021 film, which he also wrote and directed, Shiva stood as a model for a kind of muffled angst that Raj had presented a variant of a couple of years prior, in his debuting outing Ondu Motteya Kathe. With Toby, the titular character of his latest outing (which he has only written and not directed) added to the mix, it's very clear that he is making an impassioned case for the anti-hero. It is as though he wants us to stop celebrating male...

NewsThe fourth edition of Nitte International Film Festival has curated over 100 films in various languages. Viewers can attend screenings free of charge.File Photo/ Facebook/ Nitte International Film FestivalThe fourth edition of the Nitte International Film Festival, hosted by the Nitte University in Mangaluru, will be held for four days from June 8 to 11. Popular Kannada director Raj B Shetty and lyricist Jayant Kaikini will be among those in attendance at the film festival. The film festival has curated over 100 films and viewers can attend screenings free of charge. Three screens at Bharath Cinemas will be dedicated to festival films on all four days. Raj B Shetty, who directed the popular Kannada film Garuda Gamana Vrishabha Vahana, will be part of an interactive session, while Jayant Kaikini will be holding a masterclass on the art of storytelling. Other filmmakers who will be in attendance are Manish Saini, Shivadwaj, Shishir Jha, Rahul Pk,...

To celebrate the cinematic brilliance of Indian films encompassing four languages namely Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Kannada, Filmfare recently hosted the 67th Parle Filmfare Awards South 2022 with Kamar Film Factory.

The event took place here for the first time on Monday night at the Bangalore International Exhibition Centre.

The prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award for this year was bestowed on Allu Aravind. His wife took this opportunity to praise him for the first time on stage as he dedicated the award to his father who completed 100 years of age.

The Awards also honoured the beloved star of Kannada cinema, the late Puneeth Rajkumar with the Lifetime Achievement Award posthumously. Coincidentally, it happened to be his death anniversary.

‘Pushpa: The Rise – Part 1’, film received the Best Film Award, Telugu. For his performance in this movie, Allu Arjun was named as the winner under the Best Actor (Male) Telugu category.

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Director Sukumar’s explosive blockbuster ‘Pushpa: The Rise’, featuring actors Allu Arjun and Rashmika Mandanna in the lead, led the list of nominations in the Telugu section of the 10th Edition of the South Indian International Movie Awards (Siima) that is scheduled to be held in Bengaluru on September 10-11.

While ‘Pushpa’ got nominated in a whopping 12 categories, Boyapati Srinu’s ‘Akhanda’, featuring Balakrishna in the lead, has got nominated in 10. Anudeep Kv’s ‘Jathi Ratnalu’ and Buchi Babu Sana’s ‘Uppena’ were close behind with eight nominations each.

In the Tamil section, director Mari Selvaraj’s critically acclaimed blockbuster ‘Karnan’, featuring Dhanush in the lead, led the pack with 10 nominations.

Director Nelson Dilipkumar’s action-comedy entertainer ‘Doctor’, featuring Sivakarthikeyan in the lead, got nine nominations while Lokesh Kanakaraj’s ‘Master’ and director Al Vijay’s ‘Thalaivi’, the biopic of former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa, got seven nominations each.

InterviewIn an extended conversation, the actor-director speaks about 'Garuda Gamana Vrishabha Vahana', co-starring Rishab Shetty, the movie’s reception and how he went about creating the characters of Shiva and Hari.Subha J RaoRaj B Shetty in 'Ggvv'In many ways, Raj B Shetty is like Shiva, the character he plays in his blockbuster creation Garuda Gamana Vrishabha Vahana (Ggvv). There’s a certain calm about him, and he possesses the ability to fit into any space and make it his. This interview was conducted in Mangaluru, where the film is set, and everyone seems to be talking about Shiva and Hari, but Raj still manages to escape attention and walks in wearing a lungi, T-shirt and mask. Two hours later, after conversation peppered with full-throated laughter, there are hushed voices in the car park — is this The guy? And, quite like Ggvv’s Shiva, who can be both atom and the universe,...

The team of recently released Kannada movie ‘Garuda Gamana Vrishabha Vahana’ is on cloud nine after the movie’s director and actor Raj Shetty got a call from leading Bollywood director Anurag Kashyap lauding the film. Shetty explained that Kashyap called him up and showered praises on the movie after watching it. He said the movie […]...

Bengaluru, Nov 15 (Ians) Director-actor Rishab Shetty’s much-anticipated crime drama ‘Garuda Gamana Vrishabha Vahana’ is all set for a premiere on Wednesday, November 17, before its release on Friday. The movie’s trailer and presentation has raised a lot of curiosity among moviegoers. Popular actor of ‘Ondu Motteya Kathe’ fame, Raj B. Shetty, is playing another […]...