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SandalwoodActor Meghana Raj took to Instagram recently to announce that she is returning to acting as her son, Jr Chiru, turned nine months old on June 22.Tnm StaffInstagram/ Meghana Raj SarjaActor Meghana Raj took to Instagram on Friday to announce that she is returning to acting, as her son, Jr Chiru turned nine months old on June 22. Meghana shared a photo from the sets where she is seen holding a script. Sharing the photo, she wrote: “#JrC turns nine months old today and i celebrate by facing the camera after a year #backtobasics (sic).” Meghana is yet to reveal details about the shoot. Many of Meghana’s friends from the film fraternity including actors Nazriya Nazim, Prajwal and Samyuktha Hornad dropped comments, extending their support and encouraging the actor. Meghana was last seen in the 2019 Kannada mythological war film Kurukshetra which featured an ensemble cast including actors Darshan, Ambareesh, V Ravichandran P,...

SandalwoodThe actor was last seen in the film ‘Kurukshetra’ which also saw the likes of Ambareesh and Darshan in pivotal roles.Digital NativeIt was reported a few months ago that Nikhil Kumaraswamy will be joining hands with the Tollywood director Vijay Kumar Konda for a new project. According the sources in the know it will be a sports drama and with an interesting narrative and the hero is preparing himself for the role. It may be noted here that the actor has also confirmed a film with director S Krishna and he has signed Vijay Kumar Konda’s film in quick succession. Vijay Kumar has Telugu films like Okka Laila Kosam and Gunde Jaari Gallanthayyinde to his credit till date and he will be foraying in to the Kannada film industry with the Nikhil Kumar starrer. Plans are on to release the film in Telugu as well. Touted to be...

SandalwoodThe S Krishna film will be bankrolled by A Subaskaran under the Lyca Productions banner.Digital NativeDigital NativeFollowing the success of the Sudeep starrer Phailwan, director S Krishna has shifted his focus to his next. The film will have Nikhil Kumar playing the lead role and will be bankrolled by A Subaskaran under his banner Lyca Productions. While the shooting for this film will begin early next year, the groundwork for it has begun already. According to industry sources, the film will be based on a true story but no further details about the film are available currently. We also hear that Nikhil Kumar will be doing a lot of homework and undergoing a total transformation for his role in the film. Besides working on the script, director Krishna is also busy finalising the rest of the star cast and crew. In Krishna’s last film release Phailwan, Sudeep played a boxer and wrestler.

SandalwoodLyca Productions will reportedly be bankrolling the film.Digital NativeThe buzz doing the rounds in Sandalwood is that star Nikhil Kumar and S Krishna will be collaborating for a film. The actor and director have discussed the project and reports say it will go on the floors early next year. Lyca Productions, which has been producing some of the popular, big budget movies in the Tamil film industry, will be bankrolling the film. According to reports, Nikhil Kumar will undergo a total transformation for the role that S Krishna has carved out for him. It is a very different and performance-oriented role, which was what attracted the actor, say sources. Further, S Krishna is known as the hat trick director in the Kannada film industry as he has delivered three hits – Gajakesari, Hebbuli and Pailwaan – in a row. Pailwaan, which Krishna had directed and produced, marked his collaboration with Sudeep...

SandalwoodDirected by debutant Vijay Nagendra, ‘Geetha’ is slated for release this Friday.Digital NativeYouTube screenshotKannada star Ganesh’s upcoming film Geetha is directed by debutant Vijay Nagendra, who was an associate of director Santhosh Ananddram. The film has three heroines in the star cast – Prayaga Martin, Parvathy Arun and Shanvi Srivastava. The film is jointly bankrolled by Golden Films and producer Syed Salam. The technical crew of this film includes Anup Rubens for music and Sreesha Kuduvalli for cinematography with Jnaanesh B Matad doing the edits. Recently, a song from the film’s album, Party Maadu, rendered by Shashank Sheshagiri and featuring Ganesh was released online and is going viral among movie buffs. Ganesh is seen sporting a black leather jacket, dancing and having fun in a pub, with Prayaga Martin enjoying the foot-tapping number. The first single from the album, Kannadiga, penned by Santhosh Ananddram and sung by Puneeth Rajkumar...

SandalwoodThe makers of the Kannada film say ‘Saaho’ took over their screens, that too during the long festival weekend, due to which they lost a major chunk of the profit.Digital NativeRockline Venkatesh/Digital NativeThe Kannada movie Kurukshetra released to packed houses on August 9 and is well into its fourth week. However, a big blow for the filmmakers came in the form of Prabhas starrer Saaho, which hit theatres later in August. Saaho took over the screens that were running Kurukshetra, that too during the long Ganesh Chaturthi festival weekend. This, of course, did not go well with the makers of Kurukshetra, who allege that they have lost a major chunk of their profit. Veteran producer Rockline Venkatesh, who is also the distributor for Kurukshetra, has been quoted by The New Indian Express as stating, “If this the case of a big film, I understand the state and the problems...

SandalwoodThe Manoranjan Ravichandran starrer is directed by Manu Kalyadi.Digital NativeDigital NativeDarshan has done the voiceover for the teaser of the Manoranjan Ravichandran starrer Prarambha. The idea behind having the star do the voiceover is to take it to a larger section of the audiences, say sources. The Prarambha teaser launch is scheduled to happen on Friday, August 23, and the news that Darshan has provided the voiceover has upped the expectation levels. Sharing screen space with Manoranjan in this entertainer is Keerti Kalakeri. Manu Kalyadi is wielding the megaphone for this venture. In an interview to Tnie earlier, Manoranjan had said, “A good film is always the best gift and I am happy to go with a whole new team… I am putting myself at risk, but it is challenging not to follow the regular format of masala cinema. As newcomers, we can experiment with new kinds of films.” It...

SandalwoodTouted to be a cybercrime thriller, the film will also star Sudeep in a special cameo.Digital NativeDigital NativeKannada film star V Ravichandran will soon commence shooting for his next, titled Ravi Bopanna. Touted to be a cybercrime thriller, the film will be directed by him and will also star him in the lead, with the music also composed by him. Starring Ravichandran as a retired cybercrime police officer, the film will also have actor Sudeep in a special cameo. Confirming this in a media interaction, Ravichandran said, “Sudeep is like my first son, and he would never say no to me. I called him, and he said yes, without a second thought. Moreover, the hero of this film will be highlighted only through this actor, who is playing the lawyer’s role, and I didn’t find anybody better than Sudeep. We have discussed it, and he is ready...

SandalwoodDarshan is the heart and soul of the film, but the dialogues and direction could have been better.Aravind ShwethaThe Mahabharata needs no introduction. One of the greatest epics of all time, the story spans over one lakh shlokas, or over two lakh verses. The original work, written by Veda Vyasa in Sanskrit, has about 1.8 million words. The Mahabharata has been written in 18 books, called parvas. Muniratna’s Kurukshetra, directed by Naganna, deals with the Sabha Parva in the first half and, as the title suggests, the Kurukshetra war – involving bits taken from five parvas such as Udyoga, Bhishma, Drona, Karna and Shalya Parva – in the second half. The 10th century Kannada poet Ranna’s magnum opus Gadayuddha (The Duel of Maces), in its undertones, portrays Duryodhana (Suyodhana) as the real hero of Mahabharata. Muniratna’s Kurukshetra is a visual tribute to the 10th-century classical text. Duryodhana, who is mostly seen as the villain,...

SandalwoodDarshan plays Duryodhana in the mythological drama, which releases this Friday.Digital NativeDigital NativeThe most awaited film in the Kannada film industry currently, Kurukshetra, is set for a massive release this Friday and the expectations are soaring high. This film is produced by Muniratna, who said that it is his most ambitious project. In an interaction with the media, he reportedly said, “As a producer of Kannada films, if I ever want to leave a mark, I want to do only with a film like Kurukshetra. Releasing a 3D version only added more colours to my dream.” Another interesting fact about Kurukshetra, which is based on the Mahabharata, is that Muniratna is credited for its story. To this, the producer said, “The question of me taking the story credit for Kurukshetra will be answered only after the release on August 9. There is no point talking about it now.” Pointing out...

SandalwoodThe first trailer had failed to create an impact and Darshan’s fans had expressed their disappointment online.Digital NativeYouTube screenshotA brand new trailer of the Kannada movie Kurukshetra was unveiled by the filmmakers recently and it spells grandeur in every frame. True to the words of its makers that it is the most expensive film to be made in Sandalwood till date, Kurukshetra promises to be visually spectacular. The trailer also aims to do away the disappointment of fans with the previous trailer which had failed to create an impact. With the film slated to hit the marquee on August 2, this new trailer has created the right buzz. When the first trailer was released, Darshan’s fans expressed their disappointment online. While the comments were disabled on the YouTube page, Twitter was filled with memes and posts from upset fans. Darshan plays Duryodhana in this mythological drama based on...

SandalwoodThe romantic action entertainer is directed by debutant Vijay Nagendra.Digital NativeDigital NativeThe shooting of the talkie portions of the Ganesh starrer Geetha has been wrapped up and it is currently in the post production stages. The romantic action entertainer is directed by debutant Vijay Nagendra, who was an associate of director Santhosh Anandram. Geetha has three heroines in the star cast – Prayaga Martin, Parvathy Arun and Shanvi Srivastava. The film is jointly bankrolled by Golden Films and producer Syed Salam. The technical crew of this film include V Harikrishna for music and Sreesha Kuduvalli for cinematography. The makers of the film are planning a grand audio and teaser launch, which is scheduled to happen in the first week of August. The exact date of the event will be announced soon, we hear. Meanwhile, there is a buzz that the film has already managed to fetch a good price on a digital platform.

SandalwoodThe star has denied reports of working on the Chandrashekar Bandiyappa directorial.Digital NativeThere were reports that Sandalwood star Ganesh will next be seen in the film Chowkidar. But the star has denied it now. According to reports, director Chandrashekar Bandiyappa had approached the star with the one-liner of Chowkidar to which Ganesh had told the director to come up with the full script. However, the director made it to the headlines for revealing that Ganesh had agreed to be a part of his project. In a media interaction with a section of reporters recently, Ganesh has said that it is true that Chandrashekar came to him with a one-liner but said he did not give his assent to be a part of the film as he wanted to see the entire script before taking a call. It may be noted here that Ganesh is busy gearing up for the release of Geetha.

SandalwoodThe star’s fans were irked that his photo was missing from the film’s audio launch passes.Digital NativeThe audio launch of the most-awaited Kannada film, Kurukshetra, is set to happen on July 7. Recently, the passes for the audio launch began circulating and Darshan’s fans were thoroughly irked to find his pic missing on the passes. On getting to know about his fans’ reaction, Darshan put out a video message on social media saying: “You call me a celebrity, but each one of you is a celebrity to me. Kurukshetra, even though it is my landmark film, is a mythological drama that consists of an ensemble cast – including Appaji (late Ambareesh), Arjun Sarja, Ravi Chandran, Srinivas Murthy and Nikhil. Irrespective of who is part of the film, I request all my fans to give equal respect to all of them.” He went on to add, “Don’t just...

SandalwoodDinakar has reportedly registered the title ‘Shivanandi’, after the chartbuster song from Darshan’s previous release ‘Yajamana’.Digital NativeDigital NativeDirector Dinakar Thoogudeepa has directed his brother and Sandalwood star Darshan in a couple of films in the past and looks like he will be wielding the megaphone for Darshan again. These earlier ventures – Navagraha and Saarathi – did well at the theatres, and Dinakar has surprised those in the film industry now by registering the title Shivanandi. Apparently, the director chose the title after the song ‘Shivanandi’ from Darshan’s previous release, Yajamana, went on to become a chartbuster. While the groundwork for this project is on and we can expect more details soon, Darshan is expecting the release of the magnum opus Kurukshetra. The film was announced as Darshan’s 50th film but could not hit the silver screens on time due to extensive post-production work. The star plays Duryodhana...

Kollywood When Kurukshetra went on to the floors several months ago, it was announced that it would be Darshan’s 50th film. Digital NativeDigital NativeKurukshetra is one of the most expected films in the Kannada film industry. Starring Darshan in the lead role, it has a bevy of stars in the cast. Also, this historical is made on a high budget. So, naturally, expectations are high on its release date. Incidentally, its release was postponed several times earlier due to delay in post-production. According to reports, the audio launch of Kurukshetra is bound to happen on July 7 and its release is planned to be on August 9. When Kurukshetra went on to the floors several months ago, it was announced that it would be Darshan’s 50th film. The star plays Duryodhana in this historical based on the epic Mahabharata and the story is told from his perspective. One of the...

Sandalwood The shoot which was to take place in the UK was postponed due to the Cricket World Cup. Digital NativeThe shooting of the Ganesh starrer Where is my Kannadaka has been put in the back burner for the time being. On this, Ganesh has told in an interview to cinemaexpress, “The shoot was planned to take place in the United Kingdom, where the cricket World Cup is going on now. Because of this reason, we couldn’t proceed with the shoot. We also had problems with locations during the schedule. Meanwhile, the team has taken some time to rewrite the script. We will start the project when all these things come together, but I can’t when as of now.” It may be noted here that the film was launched with the official Pooja some time ago and it was announced that the Bollywood actor and filmmaker Arbaaz Khan...

SandalwoodGanesh added that his fans not should not spend money on cakes and banners, and donate it to orphanages and old age homes instead.Digital NativeKannada star Ganesh has requested his fans not to celebrate his birthday this year which is falling on July 2. Ganesh took it to Twitter to request his fans not to celebrate his birthday this year as his father passed away a few months ago. Ganesh added that his fans not should not spend money on cakes and banners, and donate it to orphanages and old age homes instead. pic.twitter.com/odlV9Cl0Qz — Ganesh (@Official_Ganesh) June 22, 2019 On the work front, Ganesh recently wrapped up shooting for his next film titled, Geetha. The film is directed by debutant Vijay Nagendra, who was an associate of director Santhosh Anandram. It has three women actors in the star cast – Prayaga Martin, Parvathy Arun and Shanvi Srivastava.

SandalwoodThe film is directed by debutant Vijay Nagendra, who was an associate of director Santhosh Anandram.Digital NativeThe shooting of the talkie portions of Ganesh starrer Geetha was wrapped up some days ago and is currently in the post-production stage. Reports are that the filmmakers are planning to begin the dubbing process by the first week of June. Two more songs are expected to be shot in July. The film is directed by debutant Vijay Nagendra, who was an associate of director Santhosh Anandram. It has three heroines in the cast and they are Prayaga Martin, Parvathy Arun and Shanvi Srivastava. The film is jointly bankrolled by Golden Films and producer Syed Salam. The technical crew of this film includes V Harikrishna for music and Sreesha Kuduvalli for cinematography. Besides Geetha, Ganesh also has Gimmick in his kitty. A scene from this film was unveiled on the official page of...

SandalwoodThe film, directed by Naganna, also stars Ronica Singh, Guru Dutt, Ravishankar Gowda and others.Digital NativeYouTube screenshotIt is common for filmmakers to release a teaser or trailer of their films to pique the curiosity of fans. But Kannada actor Ganesh went a step further by releasing scenes as a ‘sneak peek’ from his upcoming film Gimmick. The sneak peek, starring Ganesh, Ronica Singh, Guru Dutt and others, was released recently on YouTube and has gone viral among netizens. The sneak peek was unveiled on the official page of Anand Audio and a song was also released as part of the promotions. Touted to be a horror comedy, Gimmick is directed by Naganna. A major portion of the film has been shot at a house in Sri Lanka with some portions filmed in Mysuru and Bengaluru. It may be noted here that Gimmick is Ganesh’s first attempt at the...

SandalwoodBoth the films are scheduled to release on August 9. Digital NativeDigital NativeAfter being in the post-production for months, the makers of Kurukshetra have announced that the film will be hitting the marquee on August 9 to coincide with the Vara Mahalakshmi Vratam. The film’s release was postponed on several occasions due to the delay in post-production but this time it will surely hit the marquee on August 9, say sources. Darshan’s fans are waiting eagerly for the release of Kurukshetra, a magnum opus based on the epic Mahabharata. The 2D version of this film has been censored already and the work is in progress for the 3D version. Made on a budget of Rs. 150 crore, Kurukshetra is bankrolled by Muniratna under his banner Kcn Movies. The film has a bevy of stars in the cast including Darshan, Ambareesh, V. Ravichandran, Arjun Sarja, Bharathi Vishnuvardhan, Sneha, Meghana Raj, P. Ravi Shankar,...

SandalwoodThe producer, Mg Ramamurthy, has set the ball in motion for the film with the groundwork having already started.Digital NativeDigital NativeAt the press conference held by actor-turned-politician Sumalatha before the Lok Sabha elections, Darshan mentioned the word jodethu, which means a pair of bulls. This immediately created a stir among Sandalwood producers who wanted to register the word as a title with the Karnataka Film Chamber of Commerce (Kfcc). Now, guess who is the lucky producer to have the title Jodethu? Well, it is Mg Ramamurthy. The producer was quick enough to complete the registration process and get the title registered under the banner Chitra Kuteera. Talking about this, Mg Ramamurthy said in an interview to Cinema Express, “Since I was the first to apply for the title request at the Film Chamber, I was able to get it.” And that is not all! The producer has set the...

SandalwoodIf Aishwarya signs on the dotted line, this will be her debut movie in Sandalwood.Digital NativeDigital NativeDarshan will soon be starring in the Kannada movie directed by Tharun Sudhir titled Robert, in which he will be seen playing the title role. The groundwork for this project has begun and the team is roping in other actors to play pivotal roles in the film. Reports indicate that Aishwarya Rai Bachchan has been approached to play the female lead in this flick. Source in the know say that the role requires the heroine to be fluent in Hindi and Aishwarya would suit the role well. However, there is no confirmation that the actor has signed on the dotted line. Aishwarya Rai made her acting debut with the 1997 Tamil movie Iruvar which was directed by Mani Ratnam. In her career spanning well over two decades, she has acted in different languages including Hindi,...

SandalwoodThe shooting of the talkie portions of this film has been completed, and the team has to can just two more songs which will be done soon.Digital NativeDigital NativeKannada star Ganesh has signed a deal to star in a film titled Geetha. The film will be directed by debutant Vijay Nagendra, who was an associate of director Santhosh Anandram. It has three heroines in the star cast and they are Prayaga Martin, Parvathy Arun and Shanvi Srivastava. The film is jointly bankrolled by Golden Films and producer Syed Salam. The technical crew of this film includes V Harikrishna for music and Sreesha Kuduvalli for cinematography. The shooting of the talkie portions of this film has been completed and the team has to can just two more songs which will be done soon. Meanwhile, Ganesh is awaiting the release of 99. Directed by Preetham Gubbi, the film happens to be noted...

SandalwoodThe shooting was completed several months ago and the film is currently in the post-production mode, but there is no word about its release.Digital NativeDigital NativeThe shooting of Kurukshetra was completed several months ago and it is currently in the post-production mode. For the past few months, there have been varied reports about the film’s audio launch and release date, but till now there is no official word. Kurukshetra is one of the most expensive films ever to be made in Sandalwood. It may be noted here that the mythological is being made in two formats – 2D and 3D – and the former version has already gone through the censor process and has been given a UA certification. Now, the 3D version needs to be certified and it will be done once the post-production is completed, we hear. Kurukshetra, which is directed by Naganna, was initially planned as Darshan’s 50th film,...

SandalwoodThe film is still in the post-production mode due to the high amount of CG work involved.Digital NativeFacebook/Kurukshetra Kannada MovieKannada star Darshan is awaiting the release of his next film, Yajamana. The film is slated to hit the marquee in March and his fans began celebrating it as his 50th film. However, with Kurukshetra also in the pipeline, there was some uncertainty about which will be the star’s 50th film. Darshan recently put an end to all the confusion pertaining to the number by making it clear that Kurukshetra will be his 50 film. It went on the floors much ahead of Yajamana and is still in the post-production mode due to the high amount of CG work involved. On this, Darshan has been quoted by Cinema Express as saying, “Even though Yajamana is releasing earlier, Kurukshetra went on the floors first and it will remain my 50th.

SandalwoodDirected by Naganna, the film will mark actor Ronica Singh’s debut in the Kannada film industry.Digital NativeKannada actor Ganesh will be beginning the new year at the box office with Gimmick. Touted to be a horror comedy, the film is directed by Naganna. A major portion of the film has been shot at a house in Sri Lanka, with some portions shot in Mysuru and Bengaluru. The shooting of this film has been wrapped up and its first look was revealed recently. It may be noted here that Gimmick is Ganesh’s first attempt at horror comedy. Gimmick will mark Ronica Singh’s debut in the Kannada film industry. Also starring in this flick are Ravi Shankar Gowda, Sadhu Kokila, Shobhraj and Sundar Raj in supporting roles. The film is bankrolled by Deepak Sami under his banner Sami Pictures. The technical crew for Gimmick comprises Arjun Janya for...

SandalwoodThe historical is directed by Naganna and produced by Muni Ratna under his banner Kcn Movies on a big budget.Digital NativeIt is well known that Darshan’s fans have been waiting eagerly for the release of Kurukshetra, which will be his 50th film. The film’s release has been postponed several times in the past due to the delay in the post-production work. This historical is being made two formats – 2D and 3D – and the former version has already gone through the censor process and has been certified UA. The 3D version still needs to be certified, which will be done once the post-production is completed, we hear. Reports indicate that the film is scheduled for release in April next year. Kurukshetra, directed by Naganna, is produced by Muni Ratna under his banner Kcn Movies on a big budget. The film is based on the epic Mahabharata with Darshan...

SandalwoodThe title of this film is to be revealed on Christmas and the muhurat is also scheduled to happen on the same day.Digital NativeDigital NativeDarshan’s untitled film with director Tarun Sudhir is all set to go on the floors soon. The title of this film is to be revealed on Christmas and the muhurat is also scheduled to happen on the same day. Meanwhile, the preparations for the shooting are on, with the team scouting for suitable locations in various places. According to reports, director Tarun and cinematographer Sudhakar S Raj were in Uttar Pradesh looking for locations to shoot important portions of the film. Sources say they have found some interesting spots and will go ahead with the shooting there. While the prep work for this project is on, Darshan is expecting the release of Kurukshetra, a historical based on the Mahabharata. Darshan plays Duryodhana in the...

SandalwoodThe film is touted to be a family entertainer.Digital NativeReports about Darshan’s 55th film are out and they are enough to pique one’s interest. The star will be collaborating with Tarak director Prakash Jayaraman again. Apparently, the new film, similar to Tarak, will also be a family entertainer and the director is busy with the groundwork. Both Darshan and Prakash Jayaraman share a very good rapport. When Tarak was wrapped up, Darshan had praised the director for wrapping up the project in 64 days and pointed out that he was the epitome of time management. Darshan is currently awaiting the release of his 50th film Kurukshetra, a high budget historical that features him as Duryodhana. Directed by Naganna, the film is produced by Muni Ratna under his banner Kcn Movies. One of the most expensive films to ever be made in the Kannada film industry, the historical has...

MollywoodThe last Malayalam film that she had starred in was 'Saigal Padukayanu' which released three years ago.Digital NativeDigital NativeRamya Nambeesan made her acting debut as a child artiste in the Malayalam movie Sayahnam in 2000 and has won several awards in her long career. She has also made successful debuts in the Tamil and Telugu film industries and has established herself as a heroine. Ramya made her debut in the Kannada film industry with Style King a couple of years ago. The last Malayalam film that she had starred in was Saigal Padukayanu which released three years ago. But the actor rues that despite the success she had tasted, she has not been able to get good offers in Malayalam. In an interview that has been published in Mathrubhumi.com, the actor has been quoted as saying, “The 2015 movie ‘Saigal Padukayanu’ was the last Malayalam film I acted in. I don’t blame anyone. But I did not get any good offers from Malayalam industry after that. Tamil movie field is different. They never keep away the actors who once proved successful in the industry. As I was active in Tamil cinema, I didn’t have to stay away from the field. Many actresses are keeping out of the industry because they don’t get any opportunities. We get chances in Tamil and Telugu but not in Malayalam. I don’t understand its reason.” Remya currently has the Tamil film Natpuna Ennanu Theriyuma in her kitty and the Kannada magnum opus Kurukshetra gearing up for release. Kurukshetra, starring Darshan in the lead, is based on the epic Mahabharata. Directed by Naganna, the film has a bevy of stars in the cast including Ambareesh, Arjun, Nikhil Kumar, Sneha, V Ravichandran, among others. The film is bankrolled by Muniratna under his banner Kcn Movies on a high budget and is expected to be released in various languages including Kannada, Tamil, Telugu etc in July. (Content provided by Digital Native)...

SandalwoodDarshan’s 50th film, ‘Kurukshetra’ is based on the Mahabharata and has the actor playing the role of Duryodhana.Digital NativeDigital NativeKurukshetra is one of the costliest films to ever be made in the history of Kannada cinema. Starring Darshan in the lead role, the film happens to be special for him as it is his 50th movie. The film is a star-studded venture with some of the leading stars of the Kannada film industry roped in to feature in it. Kurukshetra, a magnum opus based on the epic Mahabharata, has Darshan playing Duryodhana and the story is told from his perspective. Written by Jk Bharavi, the film is based on the story Gadhayuddha by Ranna. In an interaction with Toi, director Naganna said, “We have finished dubbing as well as most of the computer graphics work. Composer V Harikrishna is giving finishing touches to the music, which should be released by the end of the month.” The film has an impressive star cast, as it includes Darshan as Duryodhana around whom the story revolves, Ambareesh as Bheeshma, V Ravichandran as Krishna, Arjun Sarja as Karna, Sneha as Draupadi, Meghna Raj as Bhanumati, Bharathi Vishnuvardhan as Kunti, Nikhil Gowda as Abhimanyu, Ravishankar as Shakuni, Sonu Sood as Arjuna, P Ravishankar as Dushasana and Shashikumar as Dharmaraya, along with a host of others. Kurukshetra is bankrolled by politician and producer Munirathna under his banner Kcn Movies. Vinayaka R Hegde, spokesperson for Munirathna, told Toi, “Munirathna has multiple commitments. He is busy with the upcoming election, but as soon as it is over, his aim will be to release Kurukshetra at the earliest.” The shooting for this film began last year and a major chunk of it was shot at Ramoji Film City in Hyderabad, where huge sets were erected for the purpose. According to reports, the makers of Kurukshetra are planning to release it in the 2D and 3D formats. Jay Vincent will be cranking the camera and Jo Ni Harsha will be editing it. Munirathna is reportedly spending a whopping Rs 210 crore on the project. With grand sets erected for the shooting, sources say that fans can expect a visual treat. (Content provided by Digital Native)...

SandalwoodThe film, based on the Mahabharata, has Darshan playing Duryodhana and the story is told from his perspective.Digital NativeDigital NativeThe shooting of the magnum opus Kurukshetra was wrapped up some time ago and the team is currently in the post-production mode. According to an update from the makers of Kurukshetra, the film’s lead star Darshan has started the dubbing for the film and will complete it on March 24. Kurukshetra, a magnum opus based on the epic Mahabharata, has Darshan playing Duryodhana and the story is told from his perspective. Directed by Naganna, the film has a bevy of stars in the cast including Darshan, Ambareesh, V Ravichandran, Arjun Sarja, Bharathi Vishnuvardhan, Sneha, Meghana Raj, P Ravi Shankar, Sonu Sood, Nikhil Gowda and Aditi Arya. Written by Jk Bharavi, the film is based on the story Gadhayuddha by Ranna. V Harikrishna is the music composer for this flick with Jayanan Vincent wielding the camera and Jo Ni Harsha editing it. Kurukshetra, which happens to be Darshan’s 50th film, is bankrolled by Muniratna under his banner Kcn Movies. The film is made on a budget exceeding Rs 100 crore and is touted to be the costliest film ever to be made in the Kannada film industry. The shooting for this film began last year and a major chunk of it was shot at Ramoji Film City in Hyderabad, where huge sets were erected for the purpose. According to reports, Kurukshetra will hit the marquee in June this year and its makers are planning to release it in the 2D and 3D formats. It may be mentioned here that Darshan has moved on to his next film, which is being helmed by Pon Kumar. The shooting for this flick, titled Yejamana, began on February 18 amidst much fanfare and was wrapped up on March 10. While Darshan plays the lead role in the film, it has Rashmika Mandanna playing the female lead along with Tanya Hope as the second heroine. Dhananjay, Thakur Anoop Singh and Devaraj will be seen playing significant roles in this flick. (Content provided by Digital Native)...

SandalwoodDarshan is on the verge of completing his current assignment, the prestigious 'Kurukshetra'.Digital NativeDigital NativeDarshan is on the verge of completing his current assignment, the prestigious Kurukshetra, which happens to be his 50th film. Directed by Naganna, this period flick, based on the epic Mahabharata, is being bankrolled by Muniratna under his banner Kcn Movies on a budget of Rs 150 crores making it the costliest film ever to be made in the history of the Kannada film industry. With this film, which has a bevy of stars in the cast including Ambareesh, V Ravichandran, Arjun Sarja, Bharathi Vishnuvardhan, Sneha, Meghana Raj, P Ravi Shankar, Sonu Sood, Nikhil Gowda and Aditi Arya in pivotal roles, all set for release next month, Darshan is gearing up to move over to his next. Reports are that his upcoming film has been titled Yajamana. Interestingly, this is the title of the blockbuster hit movie that had the icon of Sandalwood, Dr Vishnuvardhan in the lead role. Vishnuvardhan’s Yajamana was the remake of the Tamil movie Vanathai Pola, which was directed by Vikraman and produced by V Ravichandran under his banner Aascar Films. Darshan’s Yajamana is all set to go on to the floors on the 19th of this month and the team headed by director Pon Kumar is getting all the arrangements for it done. V Harikrishna has been roped in to compose music for this venture with Sirisha Kuduvalli signed up for cranking the camera. Yajamana will be bankrolled by popular producers in the Sandalwood B Suresha and Shylaja Nag. The film has Rashmika Mandanna and Tanya playing the female leads. Darshan’s last film release was Tarak, which hit the silver screens late last year. This film was a hit and he is now looking forward for the release of Kurukshetra in which he plays Duryodhana. This magnum opus is getting ready for release on March 9. (Content provided by Digital Native)...

SandalwoodRashmika Mandanna is already on board the project.Digital NativeTanya Hope has been roped in to play one of the heroines in Darshan’s upcoming film. The film, which will be his 51st, is expected to start rolling soon and the prep work for it is currently on. While Rashmika Mandanna is already on board this project, we now hear that Tanya Hope has bagged a role in this romantic entertainer. Shylaja Nag and B Suresh will be bankrolling this venture. For Tanya, who was a Miss India Pageant contestant a few years ago, this will be her second film in the Kannada film industry, the first being the Upendra starrer Home Minister. Though she had starred in a couple of Telugu movies in the past, it wasn’t easy for Tanya to bag the role in this Darshan starrer. According to sources, she underwent several rounds of audition before she signed on the dotted lines. To be directed by Pon Kumar, the film is touted to be a complete commercial entertainer. Music composer V Harikrishna has been roped in to compose the tunes for this film with Shreesha Kuduvalli cranking the camera. The groundwork to get this untitled film on to the floors has begun and it is expected to start rolling from this month. Meanwhile, Darshan is busy with his 50th film Kurukshetra which is in the final stages of production. Sources say that Kurukshetra, which is one of the costliest films to be ever made in the Kannada film industry, will hit the silver screens in March / April. Directed by Naganna, the film is based on the novel Gadhayuddha by by Ranna. Kurukshetra stars Darshan in the lead role with the star cast also including Ambareesh, V. Ravichandran, Arjun Sarja, Bharathi Vishnuvardhan, Sneha, Meghana Raj, P. Ravi Shankar, Sonu Sood and Nikhil Gowda. (Content provided by Digital Native)...