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Kireeti Reddy’s debut film Junior is reportedly arriving on Amazon Prime Video on August 15, 2025, just a month after its theatrical release.(Photo Credit –Instagram)

Kireeti Reddy’s first movie Junior, helmed by Radhakrishna Reddy, hit the screens in Telugu and Kannada on July 18. Although most viewers welcomed Kireeti on the screen with his talent and presence, the film failed to do well at the box office. The film, produced on a budget of approximately ₹25 crore, had run its theatre show for under two weeks, which soon sparked speculation over an early Ott release.

When and Where to Watch Online

According to 123telugu.com, Junior is likely to release on Amazon Prime Video on August 15, 2025, approximately a month after its theatrical release. The streaming version would likely feature Kannada and Telugu audio tracks, with potential release in other Indian languages. However, it is worth noting that makers are yet to...

Rakesh Poojary’s Untimely Death Shocks Kannada Cinema (Photo Credit – Instagram)

In tragic news, Kannada actor and comedian Rakesh Poojary died at the very young age of 34. The Comedy Khiladigalu Season 3 champion suffered a heart attack on Sunday, May 12, while attending a relative’s mehendi function in Udupi, Karnataka.

Collapsed During Celebration

Rakesh was enjoying a mehendi ceremony in Nitte, near Udupi, when tragedy struck. Witnesses reported that he had been dancing happily with friends and family when, all of a sudden, he complained of discomfort, grabbed his chest, and collapsed to the ground. He was rushed to the nearest hospital but could not be revived. Doctors later confirmed that he had suffered a cardiac arrest.

The news shocked fans, particularly because Rakesh appeared to be healthy and reportedly had no serious medical issues. A viral video circulating online shows him dancing just moments before he collapsed, breaking hearts across the internet.

Vikky Varun’s Directorial Debut Kaalapatthar On Ott ( Photo Credit – X )

After months of anticipation, Vikky Varun’s debut directorial Kaalapatthar is finally making its digital debut. The film, which was released in theatres in September 2024 and received decent reviews, didn’t land an immediate streaming deal. However, it’s now ready to arrive on Ott, with its digital debut scheduled for tomorrow..

When & Where to Watch Kaalapatthar

The wait is finally over! Kaalapatthar will premiere on Sun Nxt starting May 2, 2025. The announcement post on X hyped fans with the caption, “Barthide barthide, ille barthide!! Superhit chalanachitra Kaalapatthar eega SunNXT-ige barthide! From tomorrow on SunNXT.

Barthide barthide, ille barthide!! Superhit chalanachitra Kaalapatthar eega SunNXT-ige barthide! From tomorrow on SunNXT!#SunNXT #Kfi #Kaalapatthar pic.twitter.com/1nssuuLiau

— Sun Nxt (@sunnxt) May 1, 2025

So, if you missed it in theatres or want to experience the emotional depth and unique narrative once again, the...

Breaking into the film industry is no easy feat, especially in a space as fiercely competitive as the Kannada film scene. But debut director Shankar Raman S. isn’t here to play safe. With his first feature film Vaamana, he’s making it loud and clear: he’s here to tell stories that matter — stories that stick.

Shankar Raman S. comes from a background that isn’t stereotypically glamorous but is rooted in real storytelling. Before jumping into the director’s chair, he spent years honing his craft behind the scenes — writing, observing, learning, and quietly building a vision that he would eventually unleash in Vaamana. His early years involved assisting on small-budget films, absorbing the nitty-gritty of narrative structure, and studying human emotion — not in a textbook, but on real sets, in real-time.

So, what makes ‘Vaamana’ stand out?

For starters, Shankar’s approach is refreshingly raw. Vaamana isn...

In Natesh Hegde’s “Tiger’s Pond,” an idyllic south Indian hamlet reveals treacherous political depths. However, despite its measured and deliberate vistas, the movie’s loosely tethered narrative comes undone. Its textures may be alluring, even haunting at times, but its restraint ultimately proves sanitizing when its story ought to feel more visceral, if only to capture the ghoulishness — the physical and emotional violence — lurking beneath its pristine surface.

Achyut Kumar plays Prabhu, a pitiless small-town businessman running for local office with the help of his right-hand enforcer, Malabari (Dileesh Pothan). Unbeknownst to them, the duo’s professional and personal entanglements have long been crisscrossed. Prabhu’s diligent younger brother Venkati (Natesh) plans to marry Malabari’s sister Devaki (Bindu Raxidi), but the caste inequity between their families is sure to eventually rear its head.

This impending personal implosion is just one of several parallel threads that never fully coalesce.

French sales outfit Loco Films has acquired international rights to “Tiger’s Pond” (Vagachipani), the latest film championed by celebrated Indian auteur Anurag Kashyap. The dark crime drama, directed by emerging filmmaker Natesh Hegde, is set to make its world premiere at the Berlin Film Festival’s Forum strand.

Kashyap, whose producing credits include festival favorites like “The Lunchbox,” backs the project alongside Singapore-based producer Jeremy Chua (Cannes winner “Inside the Yellow Cocoon Shell”) and producer Ranjan Singh (Cannes selection “Kennedy”). The film charts the collision course between a feudal businessman attempting to manipulate local elections and a defiant outcast villager, promising “rapturous textures and treacherous depths” in its exploration of rural power dynamics.

The cast includes Dileesh Pothan, Achyut Kumar, Natesh Hegde, Gopal Hegde and Sumitra.

Hegde’s “Pedro” was in the New Currents competition at the Busan International Film Festival in 2021 and “Tiger’s Pond” participated in the...

Ka Closing Box Office Collection (Photo Credit – Instagram)

The Kiran Abbavaram starrer Telugu fantasy thriller film Ka has ended its successful theatrical run. The movie wraps up the curtains with a plus verdict since it recovered its investment and also yielded some profits. Let us look at the closing collection of the film.

Ka Closing Box Office Collection

The Kiran Abbavaram starrer wrapped up with an India net collection of 26.94 crore. At the same time, the gross collection came to 31.78 crore. The movie’s overseas collections were 6.75 crore, which was again not a very bad number. The closing worldwide collection of the movie thus came to 38.53 crore. The movie thus wrapped up its theatrical run under 40 crores. The film could have crossed 40 crores, too, but the day-wise collections had drastically reduced. The movie also saw a stiff competition at the box office with movies like Amaran and Lucky Baskhar. If this was not enough,...

Bagheera Closing Box Office (Photo Credit – Instagram)

The Sriimurali starrer Kannada superhero action film Bagheera has ended its run at the box office. Even though the movie was expected to perform slightly better than what it has fared, it has still managed to enter a safe zone after recovering its budget. Take a look at the film’s closing box office collection.

Bagheera Closing Box Office Collection

On its 28th day, the day-wise collection of the movie had dropped down to 1 lakhs. The day-wise collections were the same for the past 3 days. The Sriimurali starrer’s total India net collection comes to 21.16 crore. At the same time, the gross collection comes to 24.96 crore. The movie, thus, wraps up its theatrical run below 25 crores. It had become difficult to surpass this since the day-wise collection of the movie had drastically reduced.

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Ka Ott Release Details ( Photo Credit – YouTube )

The Kiran Abbavaram starrer Ka has been witnessing a successful run at the box office. The Telugu fantasy thriller film was released at the box office on October 31, 2024, and was well received because of its unique subject and honest performances. According to the latest update, the film is now available on an Ott streaming platform. So, those who missed experiencing it on the big screen can now catch it online.

Ka’s Plot

The Kiran Abbavaram starrer revolves around a place called Krishnagiri. Kiran’s character, Abhinaya Vasudev, works as a postman in the village. However, his life turns upside down when he starts experiencing a strange set of events. This leads him to investigate the same, which might lead to some more giant conspiracy.

When And Where To Watch Ka Online

According to a news report in Track Tollywood, the Kiran Abbavaram...

Bagheera Box Office Day 21 (Photo Credit – Facebook)

The Sriimurali starrer vigilante action film Bagheera has been going steady at the box office since its release on October 31, 2024. However, the day-wise collections of the film have now reduced, and it is most likely to wrap up below the 30 crore mark. Take a look at its box office performance on its 21st day.

Bagheera Box Office Day 21

On its 21st day, the day-wise collection of the Sriimurali starrer witnessed a slight rise. It earned around 0.04 crore on its 21st day, which was a little increase from its 20th-day collection, wherein the movie had earned 0.03 crore. The total India net collection of the movie now comes to 21.02 crore. At the same time, the gross collection of the movie comes to 24.80 crore. However, the movie is most likely to wrap up below the 30 crore mark. The overall day-wise collections are at lower levels. It...

When And Where To Watch Bagheera Online (Photo Credit – Facebook)

The Sriimurali starrer vigilante action film Bagheera is now out for streaming. Yes, you heard that right! The film was released in the theatres on October 31, 2024, and garnered decent numbers at the box office. Those who have missed catching up on the movie on the big screen can now watch it online.

Bagheera Plotline

The Sriimurali starrer revolves around a dutiful police officer who turns into a deadly vigilante in the night. He targets the corrupt and those who pose a grave threat to society. However, simultaneously, Bagheera also comes under the radar of the police. Sriimurali’s character Vedhanth Prabhakar always wanted to be a superhero to fight all the evils in society but goes onto become a police officer after his mother expresses her wish to see him in a uniform.

When And Where To Watch Bagheera Online?...

Bagheera Box Office Day 19 (Photo Credit – Instagram)

The Sriimurali starrer Bagheera was released on October 31, 2024, and has been raking in decent collections at the box office. The movie finally managed to recover its budget on its 19th day. Take a look at its box office performance.

Bagheera Box Office Collection Day 19

On its 19th day, the day-wise collection of the movie saw a little dip. It earned 0.11 crore, which was a slight decrease from its 18-day day-wise collection, wherein the film had earned 0.28 crore. The total India net collection of the Sriimurali starrer now comes to 20.95 crore. At the same time, the gross collection comes to 24.72 crore. However, the film needs to witness an upward graph in its day-wise collection to amass an impressive collection.

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Ka Box Office Day 19 (Photo Credit – Instagram)

The Kiran Abbavaram starrer Ka has been raking in decent numbers at the box office. After recovering its budget, the film has also managed to enter a safe zone. On its 19th day, the film goes steady despite a decline in its day-wise collection.

Ka Box Office Collection Day 19

On its 19th day, the day-wise collection of the Kiran Abbavaram starrer saw a slight dip. It earned 0.08 crore, which was a decrease from its 18-day day-wise collection, wherein it had earned 0.55 crore. The total India net collection of the movie now comes to 26.18 crore. At the same time, the gross collection comes to 30.89 crore.

The film earned around 6.75 crore when it comes to the overseas collection. At the same time, the worldwide collection comes to 37.64 crore. The movie is inching towards the 40 crore target and needs 3 crores more for the same. However, it...

Ka Box Office Collection Day 17 (Photo Credit – Instagram)

The Kiran Abbavaram starrer Telugu fantasy thriller Ka has entered the safe zone after recovering its entire budget. It has also managed to enter the 30 crore target recently. Take a look at its box office performance on the 17th day.

Ka Box Office Collection Day 17

On its 17th day, the day-wise collection of the Kiran Abbavaram starrer saw a slight growth. It earned 0.24 crore on its 17th day, which was a little increase from the day-wise collection of its 16th day, wherein it had earned 0.15 crore. The movie’s total India net collection comes to 25.34 crore. At the same time, the gross collection amounts to 29.90 crore. The film has earned around 6.5 crore when it comes to the overseas collection.

The worldwide collection of the film comes to 36.4 crore. The film is now inching slightly towards the 40 crore mark. However, it is likely...

A look at Ka’s box office performance! ( Photo Credit – YouTube )

The Kiran Abbavaram starrer Ka has been going strong at the box office despite tough competition from movies like Amaran, Bagheera, and Lucky Baskhar. On its 10th day, the movie has almost recovered its budget. It will now quickly enter the safe zone in the coming week.

Ka Box Office Collection Day 10

On its 10th day, the day-wise collection of the Kiran Abbavaram starrer saw a good rise. It earned 1.75 crore, which was an increase from its 9-day collection, wherein it had earned 0.9 crore. The movie’s total India net collection now comes to 21.60 crore. At the same time, the gross collection amounts to 25.48 crore. The film is inching towards the 30 crore target, and with a further upward graph in the collection, it should quickly achieve the same.

Ka Has Almost Recovered Its Budget

Not only this, but the...

A look at the box office performance of Ka! ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

The Kiran Abbavaram starrer Ka has been witnessing a decent run at the box office but is surely struggling with recovering its budget. The movie was released on October 31, 2024. It is also facing some major competition from films like Amaran, Bagheera, and Lucky Baskhar, along with Hindi releases like Singham Again and Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2.

Ka Box Office Collection Day 5

The Kiran Abbavaram starrer has witnessed a dip in its day-wise collection. The movie earned 1.60 crore on its 5th day, which was a drop from its 4-day day-wise collection of 3.75 crore. The movie’s India net collection now comes to 15.75 crore. At the same time, the gross collection comes to 18.58 crore. The movie has managed to enter the 15-crore target, but it needs a steady upward graph to enter the safe zone.

Ka Struggles With The Budget Recovery

The...

Take A Look At The Box Office Performance Of The Movie Ka!

The Kiran Abbavaram starrer Telugu period drama Ka was released on October 31, 2024. Despite facing stiff competition from many other big releases from the South and the Hindi sphere, the film is garnering decent numbers at the box office. Let us take a look at the Ka box office performance on its 3rd day.

Ka Box Office Day 3

On its 3rd day, the movie showed a jump of almost 20%, which is a positive sign. The film earned 3.6 crores on its third day, which was an increase from its 2nd-day collection, wherein it had earned 3 crores. The total 3-day India net collection of the movie comes to 10.4 crore. The film has entered the 10 crore mark which is indeed a positive sign. It needs to maintain an upward graph to attain a favorable collection and enter the safe zone.

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Bagheera Box Office Collection Day 2: Srimurali Film Holds Strongly (Photo Credit – YouTube)

Srimurali’s Bagheera is coming as a redemption of sorts for the actor who has been making a comeback after 2022. The story of this superhero film is by the actor’s brother-in-law and Kgf director Prashanth Neel and has earned a total of 6.30 crore in two days despite the Diwali superstar clogging at the box office.

Bagheera Box Office Collection Day 2

On the second day, Friday, November 1, the Kannada superhero film took a minimal jump of almost 8% at the box office, bringing 3.25 crore to the box office. This number is a good number considering the string of superstar Diwali releases.

The superhero film helmed by Dr Suri is clashing at the box office with Dulquer Salmaan’s Lucky Baskhar, Sivakarthikeyan’s Amarana, Kiran Abbavaram’s Ka apart from Ajay Devgn’s Singham Again and Kartik Aaryan’s...

Martin Box Office (Closing Collection) (Photo Credit – Koimoi)

Martin, starring Dhruva Sarja in the lead role, was released amid huge expectations but failed to make any mark. Due to its over-the-top action scenes, the film did grab some limelight, but it was for negative reasons. With nothing working in favor, the Kannada magnum opus has tanked miserably at the Indian box office and wrapped up its journey even before completing a month in theatres. Keep reading for the complete collection report!

Directed by AP Arjun, the action thriller was released in theatres on October 11, 2024. Upon its release, the film received negative reviews, and it was brutally panned universally for Dhruva’s poor performance, dull VFX work, and CGI. Almost every department of the biggie was panned. Even among the ticket-buying audience, except for Dhruva’s fans, it received a big thumbs down.

In terms of start, Martin marked a decent...

A look at the box office performance of Martin! (Photo Credit – Instagram)

The Dhruva Sarja starrer Martin has turned out to be a significant disappointment both at the box office and in terms of the reviews by the critics and the masses alike. Despite being mounted at a speculated scale of almost 100 crore, the Kannada film is struggling even to reach the 30 crore milestone now. Let us look at the Martin box office collection on its 18th day.

Martin Box Office Collection Day 18

On its 18th day, the India net collection of the Dhruva Sarja starrer came to 21.86 crore. At the same time, the gross collection came to 25.79 crore. Given its extravagant scale, these numbers are beyond disappointing. The film is has been hailed as one of the biggest disasters of this year and might wrap up below the 30 crore target.

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Bagheera: Everything you need to know about this Sri Murali starrer superhero movie! (Photo Credit – Facebook)

Bagheera is a Kannada superhero film with an impressive pedigree. It has the potential to become an epic. The story comes from Prashanth Neel, the mastermind behind the pan-Indian blockbusters Kgf and Salaar. Produced by Hombale Films, the powerhouse behind Kgf, Salaar, Kantara, and more, this film might elevate the Indian superhero genre to a new level. It stars Sri Murali as a fearless vigilante superhero. Please scroll down to uncover all the thrilling details we know so far.

Cast and Crew of Bagheera

It was held by D.R. Suri. Prashanth Neel crafted the story, and Soori wrote the screenplay and dialogue. Actor Sri Murali stars as the protagonist, and Garuda Ram plays the antagonist. The ensemble cast includes Rukmini Vasanth, Prakash Raj, Achyuth Kumar, Rangayana Raghu, and Insane Ashraf.

B. Ajaneesh Loknath composed the film’s music,...

A look at Martin’s box office performance! ( Photo Credit – YouTube )

The Dhruva Sarja starrer Martin was touted as one of the most expensive movies in the Kannada film industry. Rumored to be mounted at a massive scale of almost 100 crore, expectations were high for this one. Not only has it gloriously failed to live up to the box office expectations, but it has also been dismissed by the critics and the masses.

Martin Box Office Day 17

On its 17th day, the day-wise collections of the Dhruva Sarja starrer remained stagnant. The 17th and the 16th-day collections came to 0.04 crore, showing no growth. The India net collections now come to 21.81 crore. At the same time, the gross collections come to 25.73 crore. By the looks of its disastrous box office performance, it looks like the movie might end its underwhelming theatrical run below the 30 crore milestone. Being mounted at 100 crore, these...

The Dhruva Sarja starrer Martin is a major box office flop! (Photo Credit – Instagram)

The Dhruva Sarja starrer Martin is speculated to be mounted at a budget of almost 100 crore. This has also made the movie one of the most expensive movies in the Kannada industry. However, ever since the film was released at the box office, it has been not only slammed by the critics but is also turning out to be a major box office dud.

Martin Box Office Day 13

On its 13th day, the Dhruva Sarja starrer’s India net collection totals 21.2 crore. The day-wise collections continue to witness a pitiable graph with no improvement. The movie has almost undergone a deficit of around 79% with its staggering budget of 100 crore. It seems like the actioner will wrap up with drastically poor collections.

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Take a look at the box office performance of the Dhruva Sarja starrer Martin! ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

The Dhruva Sarja starrer Martin has not only been garnering some disastrous reviews from critics and masses alike but is also turning out to be a significant dud at the Kannada box office. Talking about the same, the movie is speculated to be one of the most expensive movies in Sandalwood and is said to be on a budget of almost 100 crore. However, the movie seems to be struggling to make even 20 crore at the box office.

Martin Box Office Day 5

On its fifth day, the Dhruva Sarja film earned 1.05 crore at the box office. This was an even further drop from its four-day collections, during which the movie earned 1.40 crore. The India net collection of the movie now comes to 17.45 crore. Given the extravagant scale of the movie, these numbers are pretty disappointing.

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Allari Naresh is well-known for his comedic roles actor is all set to be soon seen in a serious role in his next movie Bachchala Malli. The film is directed by Subbu Mangadevvi and is produced by Razesh Danda and Balaji Gutta under the Hasya Movies banner. The first look poster of the movie was revealed recently and caught everyone’s attention.

About Allari Naresh Role

In the poster Allari Naresh has appeared in a tough look with messy hair and an unkempt beard. He sits on a rickshaw with smoking a cigarette and with a serious expression in his eyes. He wore sacred threads around his neck and hand. In the background there’s a carnival with fireworks and people dressed as fierce gods. This suggests that Bachchala Malli will be an intense action movie.

Amritha Aiyer plays the female lead in the film and the movie also stars Rohini,...

Yuva Rajkumar Opnes Up About His Debut Movie ‘Yuva’ With Hombale Films ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Kannada actor Yuva Rajkumar, hailing from the Dr Rajkumar family, is all set to make his feature film debut with the notable Hombale Films. The young actor is honored to be a part of the project, ‘Yuva.’ The Kannada film industry has been providing us with enriching and cultural content over the years. Yuva is already burdened with the illustrious family legacy. Scroll below to know what he has to say about his debut.

Yuva’s father, Raghavendra Rajkumar, is a well-known actor, singer, and producer in the Kannada film industry. He is known for movies like Nanjuni Kalyana and Gajapati Garvabhanga. He is also the nephew of famous actors Puneeth Rajkumar and Shiva Rajkumar. Before making his debut, Yuva underwent strict training in not just acting but also in dancing and other aspects of...

In 2021, Manu finally gets out of prison, straight into the pandemic. He’s got nothing to his name except the memory of Priya and the one cassette with her voice recording on it. With the help of one of his prison mates, he sets out to make a new life, even though he’s still very much swimming in the sea which is his love for Priya. Immediately, Side B starts off with a bang, and there’s no time wasted as we dive straight into Manu’s new story. Although Manu is stuck on Priya and wants to rekindle his lost love with her, there’s a new woman in his life, Surabhi. Side A was the calm before the storm, whereas the 2023 film, Sapta Sagaradaache Ello—Side B is the storm itself. The film is much faster in pace than the first one, but contrary to my expectations...

Superstar actress Nayanthara is gearing up for her Tamil film ‘Annapoorani: The Goddess of Food’ with the release date officially confirmed as December 1. The actress took to her official X account and wrote: “‘Annapoorani’ releasing worldwide on Dec 1st.”

The movie’s production house also took to their X and wrote: “’Annapoorani’ is bringing you a feast and will see you in theatres on the 1st of December. Get Ready!”

The plot details are still not fully out, though the film’s team had recently dropped a teaser in which Nayanthara seemed to hail from an orthodox, upper caste household. A massive foodie and a dreamer, Nayanthara’s character seemingly leaves her old life behind to chase her dreams of most likely being a cook.

This is mainly alluded to by the scene of her character seemingly reading various cookbooks detailing various vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes, hiding them behind her academic books.

Superstar actress Nayanthara is gearing up for her Tamil film ‘Annapoorani: The Goddess of Food’ with the release date officially confirmed as December 1. The actress took to her official X account and wrote: “‘Annapoorani’ releasing worldwide on Dec 1st.”

The movie’s production house also took to their X and wrote: “’Annapoorani’ is bringing you a feast and will see you in theatres on the 1st of December. Get Ready!”

The plot details are still not fully out, though the film’s team had recently dropped a teaser in which Nayanthara seemed to hail from an orthodox, upper caste household. A massive foodie and a dreamer, Nayanthara’s character seemingly leaves her old life behind to chase her dreams of most likely being a cook.

This is mainly alluded to by the scene of her character seemingly reading various cookbooks detailing various vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes, hiding them behind her academic books.

The second part of Kannada director Hemanth M Rao’s romance-drama film ‘Sapta Sagardaache Ello’ has come up a riveting teaser for its ‘Side B’, exploring a new angle encompassing a kind of morose darkness, indicating that tragedy is brewing in the new feature.

As ‘Part A’ had ended on a powerful and suspense-filled cliffhanger, ‘Part B’ while unlocking more of the movie’s secrets will also further dive more into the many character complexities of ‘Sapta Sagardaache Ello’.

Following the lives of the two lovers Priya and Manu, the teaser takes place years after the events of the first film, picking up precisely from the part where the first film concluded, with Priya flipping the cassette to continue recording her message for Manu, who is in jail.

In the recording, Manu could hear Priya saying: “When you get out of jail, I have a huge celebration planned for you.

The second part of Kannada director Hemanth M Rao’s romance-drama film ‘Sapta Sagardaache Ello’ has come up a riveting teaser for its ‘Side B’, exploring a new angle encompassing a kind of morose darkness, indicating that tragedy is brewing in the new feature.

As ‘Part A’ had ended on a powerful and suspense-filled cliffhanger, ‘Part B’ while unlocking more of the movie’s secrets will also further dive more into the many character complexities of ‘Sapta Sagardaache Ello’.

Following the lives of the two lovers Priya and Manu, the teaser takes place years after the events of the first film, picking up precisely from the part where the first film concluded, with Priya flipping the cassette to continue recording her message for Manu, who is in jail.

In the recording, Manu could hear Priya saying: “When you get out of jail, I have a huge celebration planned for you.

The much-awaited sequel to the 2023 Kannada blockbuster Sapta Sagaradaache Ello – Side A is finally hitting the screens on November 17, 2023. The film, titled Sapta Sagaradaache Ello – Side B, is directed by Hemanth M. Rao and produced by Rakshit Shetty, who also plays the lead role of Manu. The film also stars Rukmini Vasanth as Priya and Chaithra J. Achar as Surabhi.

Sapta Sagaradaache Ello – Side A was a romantic tragedy that narrated the story of Manu & Priya. The film ended with a shocking twist that left the audience in tears and suspense.

Sapta Sagaraache Ello

Sapta Sagaradaache Ello – Side B picks up from where the first part left off and promises to be a romance and revenge saga. The film will explore Manu’s quest for justice and redemption after losing his love.

The teaser of the film, which was released on October 28, 2023, has already created a...

The much-awaited sequel of the Kannada romantic drama Sapta Sagardaache Ello (Side A) is finally hitting the screens on November 17, 2023. The film, directed by Hemanth M. Rao and produced by Rakshit Shetty, will have a pan-India release in Kannada, Telugu, Tamil and Malayalam languages. The film stars Rakshit Shetty, Rukmini Vasanth and Chaithra J. Achar in the lead roles.

Sapta Sagardaache Ello (Side B) is the second of the two-part film that narrates the story of Manu and Priya. The first part, which released on September 1, 2023, received critical acclaim and positive response from the audience for its realistic portrayal of romance, music and emotions. The film also featured Achyuth Kumar, Pavitra Lokesh, Avinash and Sharath Lohithaswa in supporting roles.

Sapta Sagaradaache Ello

The second part will continue the journey of Manu and Priya as they face new challenges and conflicts in their life. The film promises to be a musical...

Fans of Rakshit Shetty and Rukmini Vasanth have been eagerly waiting for the second part of their romantic drama ‘Sapta Sagaradaache Ello’, which means ‘Somewhere Beyond the Seven Oceans’. The film, directed by Hemanth M Rao, is a two-part saga that explores the love story of Manu and Priya, who face various challenges and obstacles in their relationship.

The first part, titled ‘Sapta Sagaradaache Ello – Side A’, released on September 1, 2023, and received rave reviews from critics and audiences alike. The film was also dubbed in Telugu and released as ‘Saptha Sagaralu Dhaati’. The second part, titled ‘Sapta Sagaradaache Ello – Side B’, was originally scheduled to release on October 20, 2023.

Sapta Sagaradaache Ello

However, the makers have now announced that the film will hit the screens on October 27, 2023, instead. Rakshit Shetty took to Twitter to share the news with his fans and followers. He wrote, “A slight detour on our journey,...

One year ago, on September 30, 2022, the Kannada film industry witnessed a historic moment when Rishab Shetty’s Kantara hit the screens. The film, which was written and directed by Shetty himself, and produced by Vijay Kiragandur under Hombale Films, was a massive success both critically and commercially. It broke several records and became the second highest-grossing Kannada film of all time after K.G.F: Chapter 2, released the same year. It was also 2022’s fourth highest-grossing film in India.

Kantara, which means Mystical Forest in Kannada, is an action thriller that revolves around Shiva, a Kambala champion from Kaadubettu village, who is at loggerheads with Murali, an upright forest officer. The film explores the themes of spirituality, fate and folklore in the backdrop of a forest that is protected by a deity named Panjurli Daiva and his companion Guliga Daiva. The film also features Kishore Kumar G., Achyuth Kumar, Sapthami Gowda,...

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Raj B Shetty, the lead actor and writer of the Toby has revealed that Rishab Shetty his team are working on the script of the sequel of Kanatara, Kantara 2, in Mangalore. The film, which is expected to go on floors next year, will have a budget of 100 crores, which is ten times bigger than the budget of the first part.

Kantara, which released in September 2022, was a huge commercial and critical success. The film, which was produced by Vijay Kiragandur under Hombale Films, grossed over 400 crores worldwide and became the second highest-grossing Kannada film of all time after K.G.F: Chapter 2. The film also won six awards at the 69th Filmfare Awards South, including Best Film, Best Director and Best Actor for Rishab Shetty.

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The film tells the story of Shiva, a Kambala champion from a coastal village, who is at loggerheads with Murali,...

MollywoodPawan Kumar, who is known for acclaimed Kannada films 'Lucia' and 'U-Turn', is making his Malayalam debut by writing and directing 'Dhoomam'.Screengrab: Hombale Films / YouTubeHombale Films, the production house behind the Kgf franchise and Kantara, has released the highly anticipated trailer for their upcoming suspense thriller Dhoomam. Pawan Kumar, who is known for acclaimed Kannada films Lucia and U-Turn, is making his Malayalam debut by writing and directing the film. Even more exciting is that he is collaborating with Malayalam actor Fahadh Faasil, known for his remarkable performances in films including Kumbalangi Nights, Vikram, Pushpa, Trance, and Joji. Produced by Vijay Kiragandur under the Hombale Films banner, Dhoomam’s ensemble cast will also feature Aparna Balamurali, Roshan Mathew, Achyut Kumar, Vineeth Radhakrishnan, Anu Mohan, Joy Mathew, and Nandhu. The trailer for Dhoomam, which offers a tantalising glimpse into the movie, sees Avi (Fahadh) and Diya...

Chennai, June 8 (Ians) Hombale Films, the production house behind the ‘Kgf’ franchise and ‘Kantara’, has released the highly anticipated trailer for their upcoming suspense thriller ‘Dhoomam’.

The trailer offers a tantalising glimpse into the intense world of the movie. Written and directed by Pawan Kumar, who is known for his acclaimed films ‘Lucia’ and ‘U-Turn’, and produced by Vijay Kiragandur under the Hombale Films banner, ‘Dhoomam’ features an ensemble cast, including Fahadh Faasil, Aparna Balamurali, Achyut Kumar, Roshan Mathew, Vineeth Radhakrishnan, Anu Mohan, Joy Mathew and Nandhu.

‘Dhoomam’ marks Hombale Films’ debut in the Malayalam film industry and the next big release following the tremendous success of ‘Raajakumara’, the ‘Kgf’ series and ‘Kantara’. The movie will be released across 300-plus screens in Kerala.

‘Dhoomam’ sees Avi (Fahadh) and Diya (Aparna) finding themselves entangled in a race against time. Danger lurks around every corner and ghosts from the past are close behind,...

ReviewSanthosh Ananddram’s film attempts to use the protagonist’s plight to evoke humour and emotions but ends up being too dense.YouTube | Hombale FilmsHunger is the operative theme of Santhosh Ananddram’s Raghavendra Stores, a frolicking comedy-drama starring Jaggesh and produced by Hombale Films. Hunger surfaces in several forms in the film over the course of its 1-hour-and-45-minute run time – hunger for love and physical connection, hunger for power, and also the more literal form of hunger. And to further extrapolate this, the film is interestingly set in and around a traditional restaurant called Raghavendra Stores, which is more than 50 years old. Age, too, is of significance in Raghavendra Stores and a lot of the plot revolves around the protagonist’s race against time to find a bride. Not a day goes by without Hayavandana (Jaggesh) – a cook at Raghavendra Stores – being reminded that his sunny days are...

Bengaluru, Jan 1 (Ians) Sandalwood superstar Shivarajkumar’s maiden pan-India film ‘Ghost’ is shaping up as an explosive action spectacle. Srini, who has carved a niche for himself with blockbuster films such as ‘Birbal’, is directing this ambitious project.

Politician and film producer Sandesh Nagraj is backing this big budgeted project under his Sandesh Productions. The makers have unveiled a retro motion poster on the eve of New Year.

The motion poster, designed meticulously, begins with a shot of a car speedometer with thumping beats in the background.

It is riveting and it features cool animation complemented by a pulsating background score by Arjun Janya and impressive lyrics. Finally, Shivanna, as Shivarajkumar is endearingly known, is revealed in his vintage avatar during the flashback portions in the film.

‘Ghost’ is an action heist thriller which has recently completed its second schedule, where the crew shot key scenes in a huge prison...

SandalwoodFrom a non-dramatic family drama to a time loop film and more, here are five Kannada movies that truly deserved better box office reception this year.Subha J Rao2022 will be known as the year that Kannada cinema conquered the pan-India box office in its truest sense. Just three films – Kgf 2, Kantara (Rs 400-plus crore), and Vikrant Rona (Rs 100-plus crore) – put the industry on everyone’s radar. Puneeth Rajkumar’s posthumous release James raked in about Rs 150 crore too. Suddenly, everyone was talking about ‘Kannad’ cinema, and also learnt to add the missing ‘a’ while at it. But is Kannada cinema just about those films that did well at the turnstiles? Most definitely not. Every year, there are a bunch of films that slip into the cracks of box office numbers, but eventually find their destiny among the audience. Cult classics, we call them later, applying the balm of nomenclature on deep hurt.

OTTWritten and directed by Rishab Shetty, ‘Kantara’ hit the big screens on September 30 this year and had a massive run at the box office. Tnm StaffScreengrabOver-the-top (Ott) platform Amazon Prime Video announced on Wednesday, November 23 that the hit Kannada movie Kantara will be streaming on the platform from November 24. Produced under the banner of Hombale Films by Vijay Kiragandur, the action-adventure is written and directed by Rishab Shetty, who also acts in the movie alongside Sapthami Gowda, Kishore Kumar G and Achyuth Kumar in the pivotal roles. The film had a massive run at the box office. Following its initial release on September 30 in Kannada, Kantara was also released in other languages like Tamil, Hindi, Telugu and Malayalam. The story of Kantara is set in the woodlands of Kaadubettu, in the southern state of Karnataka. It follows a Kambala champion, played by Rishabh Shetty, who locks horns with an upright Range Forest officer,...

The biggest surprise hit movie of the year, ‘Kantara’ is finally set for Ott release. Prime Video announced the exclusive worldwide digital premiere of the Kannada blockbuster, which will start streaing from November 24.

Made on a modest budget of around Rs 16 crore, ‘Kantara’ has grossed Rs 400 crore (and counting!) worldwide in theatres worldwide after its release in September this year.

The story of ‘Kantara’ is set around a small community living in the woodlands of Kaadubettu in the southern coastal state of Karnataka. Weaving an interesting plot of human versus nature conflict, where death leads to war between villagers and evil forces and Shiva, a rebel defends his village and nature.

On the digital release of Kantara, writer, director, and actor Rishab Shetty shared, “Audiences from all corners of the country have showered immense love on ‘Kantara’ and I am extremely excited that with its global digital premiere on Prime Video,...

Kerala’s noted music band, ‘Thaikudam Bridge’ has stated that it would take legal recourse against super-hit movie “Kantara”, accusing the makers of resorting to plagiarism and that its song “Varaha Roopam” had been a copy of their song “Navarasam”.

Thaikudam Bridge said: “We would like our listeners to know that Thaikudam Bridge is in no way or form associated with ‘Kantara’. The unavoidable similarities between our IP ‘Navarasam’ and ‘Varaha Roopam’ in terms of audio is therefore a blatant infringement of copyright laws. From our standpoint, the line between ‘Inspired’ and ‘Plagiarised’ is distinct and indisputable and therefore, we will be seeking legal action against the creative team responsible for this. There has been no acknowledgment of our rights over the content and the song is propagated as an original piece of work by the movie’s creative team.”

“Kantara” is about to reach the Rs 200 crore bracket and...

After garnering rave reviews and box office success in the Kannada market with ‘Kantara’, the makers are eyeing the Hindi market. The production house Hombale films took to their twitter handle today to announce the release of the movie’s trailer in Hindi version. The movie will be released in Hindi on October 14.

Speaking on the Hindi release of ‘Kantara’, the producer Vijay Kiragandur said: “Kantara is in a different genre from Kgf. We wanted the world to see our distinct cultural identity that we are proud of. The movie spells of sacred customs and traditions, hidden treasures and generational secrets with the backdrop of uniquely rugged, charming landscapes of Coastal Karnataka. The distinct storyline of the movie is surely going to intrigue the fans nationally as well as globally. We have plans to release Kantara in different languages too in the coming week.”

The original Kannada version was released...

After the resounding success of their new release ‘Kantara’, the makers of ‘Kgf’, Hombale Films are getting ready to produce their next project, ‘Dhoomam’ starring Fahadh Faasil and National Award winner Aparna Balamurali.

The production house Hombale Films took to their twitter handle to share the muhurat shots of their new movie.

Speaking at the muhurat, the producer Vijay Kiragandur said: “We are delighted with our association with Fahadh and Aparna. Dhoomam has a unique storyline which is different from all the genres of traditional cinema.

Director Pawan Kumar has worked on the script for several months and we believe this is going to cause frenzy among the fans. We are very excited for this upcoming movie with a solid cast and crew by our side’.

‘Dhoomam’, is to be directed by Pawan Kumar who is known for his unique storytelling and for helming acclaimed films like ‘Lucia’ and ‘U Turn’.

‘Dhoomam’, a thriller,...

ReviewWhile the film relies heavily on the mystique of centuries-old folklore and traditions, Rishab Shetty presents it in the garb of a masala film that is not only entertaining but also uncannily original.ShuklajiYouTube/ Hombale FilmsRishab Shetty’s Kantara is a meta tale of folk legends. On one side, the film relies heavily on the mystique of centuries-old folklore and traditions like Bhootha Kola and presents a microcosmic world that is deeply rooted in this. And simultaneously, the same mystical energy allows for the hero of the film to pave a rite of passage for himself and transcend into a living myth in front of his own people. Where Rishab Shetty succeeds the most is in presenting his self-referential tale in the garb of a masala film that is not only entertaining but also uncannily original. Rishab also plays the hero Shiva, a valiant but hot-headed Kambala champion who is...

ReviewThe Kannada remake of the 2018 Telugu film ‘C/o Kancharapalem’, ‘Monsoon Raaga’ is directed by S Ravindranath.Shivani KavaThe 2018 Telugu film C/o Kancharapalem is one of the best slice-of-life films to have emerged recently. Remakes are desirable, given that the film is socially relevant and rejects toxic masculinity through the insightful, sensitive portrayal of its male leads. The Kannada remake, Monsoon Raaga, directed by S Ravindranath brings to life four tales of romance, amid evolving attitudes on relationships, gender and religion. Forty-nine-year-old Raju (Achyuth Kumar), a single man, cannot claim to be content with his marital status. Things seem to never work out for him and he often faces pressure from his peers to get married. He slowly, reluctantly falls in love with his 42-year-old work supervisor Haasini (Suhasini Maniratnam), who asks him to marry her. Schoolboy Sundara wears a pink shirt to school to impress his crush, Suchitra, but ends...

The makers of ‘Kgf’ and ‘Salaar’ on Monday released the trailer of their upcoming movie, ‘Kantara’.

The trailer of the film, which features actor Rishab Shetty in the lead, gives away the fact that the story revolves around sandalwood smuggling. Set against a rural backdrop, the trailer gives the impression that the film will be an intense and exciting drama.

The background music of ‘Kantara’ meticulously brings together a tale of myths, legends and superstition.

Rishab Shetty, who sports a thick moustache and beard, looks menacing and makes a solid impression in just a few seconds. The trailer begins with the story of a king who gives a piece of a land to tribesmen. The great duel and the drama begin when a group of police officers threaten the village. The general belief is that a deadly curse can be unleashed when the village is harmed.

Shot across rugged landscapes...

SandalwoodBS Avinash is best known for his performance as Andrews in the hit ‘Kgf’ franchise.PTIFacebook/ Bs AvinashKannada actor Bs Avinash, best known for his role in the Kgf series, escaped unhurt after a container collided with his car in Bengaluru on Wednesday, June 29. Sharing the details with his followers on social media, Avinash said that a truck rammed into his car near Anil Kumble circle in Bengaluru at 6 am on Wednesday. "At around 6:05 am on Wednesday, I had the scare of a lifetime. An unimaginable event with so much to process within such less time,” Avinash, who played one of the gang leaders in the movie, said in a Facebook post. Recalling the turn of events, he said the accident occurred when was going to the gym when a vehicle jumped the red signal and rammed into his car. "...a container that had jumped the red signal and...