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Simply South: Kannada version of 'Bigg Boss' to go on air on March 24

Fri, 22 Mar 2013 11:31:11 +0530

The names of the contestants of the show have been withheld.

Actor Sudeep on his ups and downs in Indian cinema

Fri, 05 Oct 2012 01:59:57 +0530

Join us this week on Southern Stars as Sudeep talks about his journey in Indian cinema at these times on CNN-IBN.

Find out what's buzzing in south

Wed, 26 Sep 2012 05:47:22 +0530

Kannada film 'Attahasa' - based on the life of the notorious dacoit Veerappan - will hit the theatres in Karnataka and Tamil Nadu on Friday. Also, Telugu actor Prabhas's next 'Rebel' co-starring Tamannah is the big Tollywood release of the week.

Puneeth Rajkumar on his stardom and father's legacy

Wed, 12 Sep 2012 01:13:52 +0530

Youngest son of Kannada superstar Dr Rajkumar talks about his journey and his father's legacy in the film industry.

Dirty Picture: Ekta Kapoor opposes Kannada title

Sun, 06 May 2012 05:23:04 +0530

Director Trishul of 'Baba' fame has titled his next Kannada film 'The Dirty Picture', but filmmaker Ekta Kapoor is unhappy and has filed a complaint against the use of the title.

Kannada Review: 'Anna Bond' is boring

Sat, 05 May 2012 12:53:07 +0530

The hugely awaited film 'Anna Bond', starring the Kannada film industry's superstar Puneeth Raj Kumar and directed by Suri, was expected to be a continuation of success story of their previous film 'Jackie'.

Anna Bond shows Puneeth Rajkumar's romantic side

Tue, 01 May 2012 02:56:33 +0530

A good part of the film is shot in Bangalore, Coorg and Kanakapura, while the songs are filmed in Spain and Malaysia.

Raghavendra's column: Remembering Dr Rajkumar

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 04:28:07 +0530

Dr Rajkumar was born on April 24, 1928 at Gajanur. Originally known as Muthuraju, the actor started his career as a theatre artist.

Sameera Reddy: The highest paid Kannada actress

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 04:47:28 +0530

If the reports are to be believed then Sameera Reddy is the highest paid Kannada actress these days.

Silk Hot Mega: Veena Malik plays Silk Smitha

Sat, 21 Apr 2012 05:29:37 +0530

Trishul, director of Dirty Picture in Kannada, has confirmed the news that they have finalised Veena for the movie.

Puneeth to act with Priyamani in 'Anna Bond'

Fri, 06 Apr 2012 07:24:09 +0530

Kannada actor Puneeth Rajkumar is all set to make his presence felt on big screen with his new flick 'Anna Bond' opposite Priyamani and Nidhi Subbaiah.

Yogesh to act with Ragini in 'Bangari'

Wed, 04 Apr 2012 05:10:30 +0530

The film is about a villager Yogesh, who is ill-treated by others in his village.

Sarath returns to Kannada films with 'Mynaa'

Wed, 04 Apr 2012 05:01:24 +0530

Sarath who has acted in over 130 films is all set to make his re-entry with a new flick 'Mynaa', directed by Nagashekar.

Kannada Review: 'Govindaya Namaha' is engaging

Sat, 31 Mar 2012 05:46:30 +0530

'Govindaya Namaha', directed by debutant Pawan Wodeyar is an engaging and entertaining film, and it lives up to the hype created before the release.

Prasad: Arjun Sarja returns to Kannada films

Tue, 27 Mar 2012 12:12:39 +0530

The story of 'Prasad' revolves around a mechanic who yearns for a baby boy as he feels it may bring him fortune and luck.

Kannada Review: 'Narsimha' is a must watch

Sun, 25 Mar 2012 12:11:10 +0530

'Narasimha' is the remake of Tamil hit 'Maasi', released over a decade ago with Sharath Kumar in the lead. The film was also made in Telugu with Rajashekhar as 'Simha Rashi'. In both the films, which became hits after their release, the flashback sequences that come after the interval, were the best part of the whole film. The trend continues in the Kannada remake too, and chances are that this film may also become a hit.

Kannada Review: 'Prasad' is emotionally haunting

Sun, 25 Mar 2012 12:08:14 +0530

'Prasad' is a touching, yet engrossing tale of a physically challenged boy overcoming all odds to prove his talent in swimming. Backed by good performances from Arjun Sarja and Master Sankalp, who is a deaf and dumb person in real life also, director Manoj Sati weaves a socially relevant film that gives lot of hope to many parents of physically challenged kids.

Vardanayaka: Sarja to act opposite Nikesha

Tue, 20 Mar 2012 01:27:21 +0530

Chiranjeevi Sarja, who made his debut with the film Vayuputra, is now back shooting for Vardanayaka opposite Nikesha Patel.

Kannada Review: 'Magadi' is totally avoidable

Sun, 18 Mar 2012 12:24:16 +0530

'Magadi' is a pain in the neck for reviewers as much as for viewers. The title and the film's poster itself had indicated that the film may lack any fresh elements and be a run-of-the-mill project. But it beats even normal expectations.

Kept calm during ban: Kannada star Nikita

Tue, 13 Mar 2012 03:14:11 +0530

Nikita Thukral is not an unknown name in the city. The actress who has performed various roles in films like Vamshi, Dubai Babu, Yodha and Cottenpet was roped in a controversy that evoked sharp reactions from various members of the film fraternity. Karnataka Film Producers' Association (KFPA) had even imposed a ban on the actress alleging her illicit relationship with Darshan. Several people campaigned against the decision of KFPA.

Mammootty to star in Kannada film 'Shikkari'

Mon, 12 Mar 2012 04:23:49 +0530

Now, the megastar is all set to enter Sandalwood, and it is the one -film-old Abhay Sinha who has the privilege to introduce him to Karnataka.

Kannada Review: Yogi's 'Alemari' watchable

Sun, 11 Mar 2012 12:04:22 +0530

Young director Santhu makes his debut with 'Alemari'. There were a lot of expectations from the film, but it ends up as a mixed bag, making an impact only with its technical values. The narrative, in some parts, turns out to be painful to watch.

Playlist: National Award winning film trailers

Wed, 07 Mar 2012 08:42:14 +0530

Regional actors and filmmakers swept the top honours, including best feature film, best direction and best actor.

Puneeth Rajkumar to host Kannada KBC

Tue, 06 Mar 2012 05:35:16 +0530

'Kaun Banega Crorepati' will be brought to Kannada viewers as 'Kannadada Kotyadhipathi' which will be hosted by Sandalwood's Power Star Puneeth Rajkumar.

Kannada film industry observes one day strike

Tue, 06 Mar 2012 01:37:13 +0530

All artistes of the Kannada film industry participated in the bandh by halting all related activities.

Kannada Review: 'Sankranthi' is boring

Sun, 04 Mar 2012 11:01:44 +0530

'Sankranthi' ends up as 150 minutes of unbearable torture. Everything starting from the story, narrative, song picturisation and dialogue delivery is old-fashioned. The so-called comedy sequences are just buffoonery and end up irritating the viewer. Movie critics had to bear with a film like 'Sankranthi', but the audience is suggested to keep a safe distance from theatres screening the film.

Kannada Review: 'Munjane' hero saves the day

Sun, 04 Mar 2012 10:51:25 +0530

It seems that S Narayan enjoys burdening himself by stepping into various departments of filmmaking at a time. But it doesn't work. Despite an average response to his musical talents in his previous attempts, Narayan continues to dabble in music composing and also takes up the job of writing and directing films. The result is 'Munjaane' - a musical hotch-potch. Ganesh's performance is the only saving grace of 'Munjaane'. Otherwise it is another average fare.

Kannada Review: 'Sankranthi' is boring

Sat, 03 Mar 2012 05:45:53 +0530

All the veteran actors have either overacted or have just repeated some inane dialogue and mannerisms which looked good only in the 1970s.

Kannada Review: 'Lucky' is predictable

Sun, 26 Feb 2012 12:33:53 +0530

The star cast of the film will be incomplete without mentioning the dog called Zoo Zoo. The story of 'Lucky' revolves around the two young protagonists, essayed by Yash and Ramya, but Zoo Zoo also plays an important character in the film. Other than this fresh point in the film, which has given due importance to the relationship between the heroine and a dog, 'Lucky' is too predictable, inconsistent and illogical.

Kannada Review: 'Gavipuram' is a damp squib

Sun, 19 Feb 2012 05:11:08 +0530

'Gavipuram' is the debut production venture of Jagannath Hegde, who introduces two new faces with the film - Suraj and Soujanya - in the lead roles. Both the fresh faces - Sooraj and Soujanya need to proper training in acting. They do not fit into their roles. The veteran artists have been wasted. Even the technical work in the film is poor.

Kannada Review: 'Nammanna Don' is touching

Sat, 18 Feb 2012 05:26:09 +0530

'Nammanna Don' is actor Ramesh Arvind's fifth directorial venture and it boasts of an interesting narrative.

Kannada Review: 'AK 56' is badly scripted

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 08:01:44 +0530

'AK 56' may look for action film lovers only, but the film has too many flaws. Omprakash Rao's 'AK 56' is the costliest film made with a newcomer. The director has incorporated many action and chase sequences to make it engrossing.

Kannada Review: 'Parijatha' is a must watch

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 07:54:13 +0530

'Parijatha' is an enjoyable comedy film, thanks to chemistry of the lead pair Diggy and Andy. 'Parijatha' starring Diganth and Aindrita, who share a great bond in real life too, is a perfect gift for the Valentine's Day. The lead pair has shown how good chemistry works magic on screen. Though the film is a remake of 2009 Tamil hit 'Boss Engira Bhaskaran', the Kannada version is little more attractive, thanks to aesthetically shot melodious songs and perfect comedy timing of Diganth and Sharan.

Kannada Review: 'Chingari' is interesting

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 06:14:06 +0530

The industry is witnessing a new trend -- young directors are now remaking Hollywood films in an attempt to attract less criticism, which they face when they remake films made in other Indian languages. 'Chingari', directed by choreographer-turned-director Harsha with Darshan in the lead role, is a remake of Hollywood venture 'Taken' that had Liam Neeson, Maggie Grace and Famke Janssen in the cast.

Kannada Review: 'Aarakshaka' is a must watch

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 08:03:24 +0530

It is believed that superstar Upendra's films are different - one cannot make a film with him by just adding a lot of commercial ingredients in the script and elements found in a mass hero film. Audience expect something different from Upendra and his recent release 'Aarakshaka', directed by Veteran director Vasu who had earlier delivered big hits 'Aaptha Mithra' and 'Aaptha Rakshaka', lives up to their expectation.

Siddharth confident of 'AK 56' success

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 01:49:00 +0530

Siddarth, who made his debut in Sandalwood with 'Minchu', a re-make of Tamil movie 'Thimiru', expects 'AK 56' to become a huge hit at the box office since it has all the ingredients that are required to attract the classy as well as mass audiences to theatres.

Kannada Review: 'Tsunami' has no story

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 12:23:00 +0530

'Tsunami' is low on technical content and has absolutely no story element. Everything is predictable.

'Govindaya Namaha' high on glamour quotient

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 08:02:13 +0530

'Gargasa' fame Komal Kumar is all set to appear on the silver screen not with one heroine but four in 'Govindaaya Namaha'.

Kannada Review: 'Sidlingu' is entertaining

Sun, 15 Jan 2012 06:41:20 +0530

The trailers of 'Sidlingu' created curiosity mainly because director Vijaya Prasad comes from the television industry - he is known for directing super-hit Kannada comedy 'Silly Lalli', which has completed more than 1,000 episodes. Also, lead actor Yogish, who is in his early 20s, has been paired with 30-year-old Ramya.

Kannada Review: Poor script spoils 'Kho Kho'

Sun, 15 Jan 2012 06:31:32 +0530

R. Chandru directed 'Kho Kho' is a predictable fare that has a story which is often seen in Indian films. The film with top names in the cast and acclaimed technicians in the crew doesn't offer anything innovative. The element of surprise is missing from the narration and it moves on without generating curiosity.

Kannada Review: 'Prarthane' is a must watch

Sun, 08 Jan 2012 07:24:39 +0530

Journalist Sadhashiva Shenoy has shows a lot of promise with his first directorial venture 'Prarthane', which shows how Kannada medium schools are neglected in the state. The film is appropriately timed as there is a move by the state government to close down such schools where the attendance is below 10 students per class.

Kannada Review: 'Shakti' is a powerless film

Sun, 08 Jan 2012 03:25:37 +0530

Malashri, known as Lady Amithabh in the Kannada film industry, is the saving grace of 'Shakti', produced by her husband and top line producer Ramu. The film is poorly narrated and subject lacks freshness. Also, the film does not move at a sustained pace and many sequences will remind viewers of Malashri's previous action movies.

Big budget Kannada films to be released in 2012

Sat, 07 Jan 2012 06:29:47 +0530

The general notion is that Sandalwood has a limited market and not viable for producers to invest money on par with other language films.

2011: Success rate of Kannada films increased

Thu, 29 Dec 2011 11:24:23 +0530

As many as 122 films were released and about 13 did well and the producers recovered their investment through advance sales.

2011: Dhanush, Babu ruled the game in South

Mon, 26 Dec 2011 04:08:10 +0530

The year 2011 saw the emergence of a potential superstar Dhanush as his 'Kolaveri Di' garnered unprecedented success.

'Lucky' wins the Golden Bherunda award at BIFF

Mon, 26 Dec 2011 11:43:40 +0530

The last day of the 4th Bengaluru International Film Festival was marked with the award ceremony.

Kannada Review: 'Bete' is sheer waste of time

Mon, 26 Dec 2011 11:12:26 +0530

The film is very poor in technical quality with music composition and background music hitting the doldrums.

Kannada Review: 'Vishnu' is an ordinary flick

Mon, 19 Dec 2011 11:27:51 +0530

The film has a revenge-based story which is full of commercial elements like action and thrills. A little bit of comedy is also thrown in with actor Bullet Prakash trying to pull a few comedy punches here and there. But the story is too predictable to sustain any interest among the audience. Even the technical value of the film is below the average standards that are exhibited in many contemporary Kannada films.

Kannada Review: 'Only Vishnuvardhana' is racy

Sun, 11 Dec 2011 04:54:25 +0530

'Only Vishnuvardhana' is an unpretentious, engaging and entertaining commercial film, which provides enjoyment to the viewers.

Kannada Review: 'Shyloo' not as good as original

Sun, 11 Dec 2011 03:01:47 +0530

'Mynaa' is remade as 'Shyloo' with some cosmetic changes in the script and the climax is too violent and loud.

Bengaluru film fest to pay tribute to Dev Anand

Wed, 07 Dec 2011 12:41:04 +0530

A total of 179 films, out of which 20 are Kannada movies, will be screened at the fest.

CBFC gets tough with makers of 'Satyananda'

Tue, 06 Dec 2011 11:34:10 +0530

A censor board official has dismissed bribery charges levelled against him by Kannada producer Madan Patel.

Kannada Review: 'Paagal' is sheer absurdity

Sun, 04 Dec 2011 03:55:26 +0530

Sathya who has directed many successful films with actors like Darshan and Sudeep has given a serious try to become a lead actor through 'Paagal', but unfortunately he has not been able to make any impression. Somehow his badly written script also contributes to his failure as an actor and his limited expressions proves to be a big letdown.

Kannada Review: 'Jarasandha' screenplay flawed

Sat, 26 Nov 2011 06:07:12 +0530

Director Shashank has made some award winning and critically acclaimed films in the past and has shown immense potential and maturity through his work. Hence, when he zeroed on an action flick and that too with the well-known action hero Vijay, the expectations were different.

Kannada Review: 'Achchu Mechchu' disappoints

Sun, 20 Nov 2011 06:52:34 +0530

'Achchu Mechchu' has an unconventional theme, which could have been turned into a great cinematic piece with a message. The story deals with a young son's desire to get his mother married to a professor as per his late father's wish.

Kannada Review: 'Aata' narration disappoints

Sat, 19 Nov 2011 04:38:56 +0530

Veteran film producer Shailendra Babu has put in all efforts and loads of money to provide a dream debut platform to his son Sumanth Shailendra in 'Aata'. Sumanth, who has been well trained in various disciplines of filmmaking, performs well and impresses with action sequences and effortless dancing skills.

Kasarvalli busy shooting new film

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 07:12:52 +0530

Four times winner of the Swarna Kamal national award Girish Kasaravalli has started shooting for 'Koormavathaara', based on a novel written by Kannada writer Kum Veerabhadrappa.

Stay on release of Telugu film on Sathyananda

Sat, 12 Nov 2011 01:50:13 +0530

The only reasonable inference and conclusion that could be drawn here is that such a modification had been done for the 'deliberate purpose' of breaching the September 20 stay granted by the court on the release of the Kannada film, he said.

Darshan's Saarathi riding steady at BO

Fri, 11 Nov 2011 01:31:16 +0530

Jailed actor Darshan starrer 'Saarathi' one of the super hit Kannada movies of the year has created a record in Box Office. According Kannada film industry sheer luck of film crew, a lot of 'sympathy' of his fans have made this possible.

Darshan's illness brings hospital to limelight

Tue, 08 Nov 2011 11:30:58 +0530

In September, Darshan was shifted to ICU ward at Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Chest Diseases (RGICD) after he complained of breathlessness. The actor was hospitalized for more than a week for the treatment of bronchial asthma and consistent wheezing.

The 10 highest grossing Kannada films this year

Mon, 07 Nov 2011 03:42:41 +0530

Here are the top 10 Kannada highest grossing films of the year.

Kannada Review: 'Bodyguard' is average fare

Sun, 06 Nov 2011 05:55:21 +0530

Jaggesh starrer 'Body Guard' is the third remake of the Malayalam hit 'Body Guard', which was directed by Siddique with Dileep and Nayantara in the lead roles. The film saw Nayantara's return to the Malayalam movies after a long gap and is said to be one of the reasons for the film to become a hugely successful at the box office.

Kannada Review: 'Maduve Mane' is predictable

Sat, 05 Nov 2011 11:59:47 +0530

What you might enjoy in the film is the comic exchange between Tabla Naani and Sharan. Cinematography and editing are noteworthy. Manikanth Kadri's music does nothing to lift the movie from its banality.

Kannada Film Friday: Bodyguard, Madhuve Mane

Thu, 03 Nov 2011 01:00:22 +0530

It is going to be very important for veteran hero cum politician Jaggesh and Golden star Ganesh of 'Mungaru Malhe' fame.

Kannada Review: 'Kaanchaana' a debut gone awry

Sun, 30 Oct 2011 03:21:34 +0530

The script of 'Kaanchana', which means money, was to deal with greediness and how people stoop to low levels in attempt to make money. But what you see on screen is the lack of a story, disjointed script, silly dialogues and very ordinary performances even from experienced artists.

Kannada Review: 'Obavva' scores with action

Sun, 30 Oct 2011 02:06:01 +0530

Ayesha, a trained Karate and Kungfu expert known as Karate Queen in the film industry, makes a comeback with 'Obavva' and shows her prowess in fight scenes. Ayesha plays Lady Amithabh with five rocking fights in the second half.

Star-studded World Kannada Conference in London

Mon, 24 Oct 2011 01:44:07 +0530

Actors Ambarish, Pranay Raj Srinath and three others were honoured at the award function.

Kannada Review: 'Naanalla' is an engaging tale

Sat, 22 Oct 2011 06:37:22 +0530

The film has traces of Bollywood film 'Deewangee', starring Ajay Devgn and Akshaye Khanna which was also inspired by Hollywood flick 'Primal fear'.

Kannada Review: 'Ishta', an effort gone waste

Sat, 22 Oct 2011 05:59:31 +0530

The vinyl designs and posters of 'Ishta' looked interested and appealing, even the stills and the promos of the film showed promise. But, alas, it's an effort gone waste.

Vishnuvardhan bags best actor award posthumously

Thu, 20 Oct 2011 05:57:24 +0530

Vishnuvardhan has been awarded for his performance in super-hit 'Aaptharakshaka' for the year 2009-10.

Kannada Review: 'Putra' is an ordinary fare

Sun, 16 Oct 2011 06:39:57 +0530

'Putra' is a remake of Tamil film 'Em Magan' starring Bharath. The film was a moderate success and its highlight was the sentimental sequences. But the Kannada remake is certainly not well-crafted with its poor production values and very ordinary narration killing the soul of the movie.

Kannada actor Darshan counselled at High Court

Fri, 14 Oct 2011 03:41:38 +0530

Darshan, accompanied by wife Vijayalakshmi, arrived at the court premises amidst tight police security.

Kannada actor Darshan, wife make up

Mon, 10 Oct 2011 06:29:54 +0530

Darshan Toogudeepa apologized to his fans for misconduct as the couple vowed to move forward leaving behind the 'bitter' phase.

Kannada Review: 'Paramathma' is a fresh delight

Sat, 08 Oct 2011 05:54:08 +0530

'Paramathma' certainly stands up to the hype built around it before its release. Watch 'Paramathma' for its classic style of narration and good packaging.

Kannada actor Darshan granted conditional bail

Fri, 07 Oct 2011 11:14:29 +0530

The Karnataka High Court on Friday granted Kannada actor Darshan conditional bail. Conditions include that he will not do anything to destroy evidence. The court has also asked Darshan and his wife Vijaylakshmi to appear before it on October 13.

HC to hear Darshan's bail plea today

Fri, 07 Oct 2011 08:50:37 +0530

The bail plea of Kannada actor Darshan will come up for hearing in the Karnataka High Court on Friday. The actor has been jailed on charges of attempt to murder on his wife Vijaylakshmi. Earlier a lower court rejected his bail plea despite his wife seeking to withdraw her complaint.

Actor Darshan's bail plea adjourned to October 7

Tue, 04 Oct 2011 05:23:45 +0530

The vacation bench of Karnataka High Court today adjourned the hearing on the bail applicationof Kannada actor Darshan, who was arrested for allegedly assaulting and threatening his wife, till October 7.

Kannada Review: 'Sarathi' is a sure shot winner

Sat, 01 Oct 2011 07:19:18 +0530

'Sarathi' is surely going to lift up the spirits of its lead actor Darshan, who is currently in jail, facing charges of assaulting and harassing his wife. Directed by his brother Dinakar Thoogudeepa, the film is an entertaining venture and has all ingredients of a typical commercial film. The film is a must-watch for everyone who was eagerly waiting for a big blockbuster extravaganza.

Kannada Review: 'Manasology' disappoints

Sun, 25 Sep 2011 08:26:23 +0530

In a short span, Amoolya not only proved her mettle with films like 'Premism' and 'Naanu Nanna Kanasu', but also matured as an actress therefore the Kannada fans were expecting something different from 'Manasology'. But the film, produced and directed by her brother Deepak Aras, disappoint.

Kannada Review: 'Maryaade...' is enjoyable

Sun, 25 Sep 2011 08:04:17 +0530

Guru Prasad's 'Maryaade Raamanna' is a frame to frame copy of director S.S. Rajamouli's last year's Telugu film 'Maryaada Raamanna'. Since the film became a big hit, the producer took the rights of the film immediately and started shooting.

Darshan's bail plea adjourned to October 6

Thu, 22 Sep 2011 12:20:43 +0530

Popular Kannada actor Darshan, arrested for assaulting and threatening his wife, was today taken to Paarapana Agrahara Jail here following his discharge from the Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Chest Diseases where he was undergoing treatment.

Kannada actor Darshan's bail plea rejected

Tue, 20 Sep 2011 08:16:32 +0530

The actor was arrested on September 9 for allegedly assaulting and threatening his wife.

Kannada Review: 'Kalla Malla Sulla' is good fun

Mon, 19 Sep 2011 11:39:48 +0530

'Kalla Malla Sulla' can be traced to Tamil film Prabhu and Prabhu Deva starrer 'Charlie Chaplin', made a decade ago. It also had its Telugu, Hindi and Malayalam versions, which were big hits. 'Kalla Malla Sulla' has taken inpsiration from the Hindi remake 'No Entry' featuring Salman Khan, Anil Kapoor and Bipasha Basu.

Happy that my name has been cleared: Nikita Thukral

Fri, 16 Sep 2011 07:52:11 +0530

Kannada actress Nikita Thukral is relieved after the blatantly sexist ban imposed on her was lifted.

Questions raised on why Darshan isn't banned

Thu, 15 Sep 2011 11:06:32 +0530

A ban imposed on Kannada actress Nikita Thukral by the Kannada producers for being responsible for marital discord between actor Darshan and his wife was lifted. The question now being raised is why actor Darshan himself has not been banned.

Ban on Kannada actor Nikita Thukral lifted

Thu, 15 Sep 2011 01:57:34 +0530

A three year ban was imposed on Nikita for allegedly causing a rift between actor Darshan and his wife Vijayalakshmi.

Support is making me stronger: Kannada actor Nikita

Wed, 14 Sep 2011 07:47:15 +0530

Kannada actress Nikita Thukral says the ban numbed her but she's grateful for the support which is making her stronger.

Growing support for Nikita after ban

Wed, 14 Sep 2011 05:10:18 +0530

The actress is currently in a hospital for low blood pressure due to stress.

Ban on Nikita isn't fair: Kannada actor Rajkumar

Wed, 14 Sep 2011 02:58:31 +0530

Kannada Film Producers Association imposed the ban for Nikita's alleged role in creating rifts between Kannada superstar Darshan and his wife.

Kannada actor Darshan moves court seeking bail

Wed, 14 Sep 2011 12:06:26 +0530

Popular Kannada actor Darshan, arrested for allegedly assaulting and threatening his wife Vijayalakshmi, on Wednesday filed bail application before a Sessions Court in Bangalore.

Kannada actor Darshan denied bail, hospitalised

Wed, 14 Sep 2011 09:24:02 +0530

He is supposed to be in jail, but Kannada actor Darshan has been shifted to a hospital temporarily for asthma. And if Darshan thought he could walk without jail time, a trial court rejected his bail application. Which means Darshan will have to stay in jail at least till September 21.

Court rejects bail plea of Kannada actor Darshan

Tue, 13 Sep 2011 07:21:53 +0530

A bangalore court has rejected the bail plea of popular Kannada actor Darshan, who has been arrested for allegedly assaulting and threatening his wife.

Darshan case: Kannada filmmakers sexist?

Tue, 13 Sep 2011 08:08:20 +0530

In what many are terming to be the double standards of the Kannada Film Producers' Association, the industry has decided to impose a 3-year ban on actress Nikita Thukral for her alleged role in creating rifts between Kannada superstar Darshan and his wife Vijayalakshmi. But surprisingly no action has been taken against Darshan for allegedly beating up his wife.

Nikita gets 3 year ban for 'affair' with Darshan

Mon, 12 Sep 2011 04:23:48 +0530

The actress, who is now being blamed for Darshans wife-beating, will not be allowed to act in Kannada for 3 years.

Did stardom help Kannada actor Darshan skip jail?

Mon, 12 Sep 2011 12:26:34 +0530

Held for assaulting and threatening his wife at gunpoint, film star Darshan collapsed at Central jail gates.

Kannada Review: Allide Nammane Illibande Summane

Sun, 11 Sep 2011 07:16:30 +0530

'Allide Nammane Illibande Summane'is produced by NRI Saurav Babu, who has also written the story based on his own experiences. The film revolves around the identity crisis and peculiar challenges faced by NRI's who find themselves in a bigger dilemma when they try to retain their roots in an alien country, which has its own social and cultural milieu.

Kannada Review: 'Lifu Ishtene' is entertaining

Sun, 11 Sep 2011 07:01:32 +0530

Pawan Kumar, who assisted well-known director-writer Yogaraj Bhat, makes an impact with his directorial debut 'Lifu Ishtene', which boasts of his natural flair for story telling and believable characters. The aspirations, desires and frustrations of youngsters are well documented in the film.

Kannada star Darshan in jail for beating his wife

Sat, 10 Sep 2011 09:57:29 +0530

Kannada superstar Darshan was arrested on Friday on charges of domestic violence. He allegedly beat up his wife, who had to be hospitalised. For 10 years, the action hero-cum-loverboy has ruled the Kannada film industry with his antics in over 40 films. On Friday, however, the roles had switched for Darshan and the actor found himself behind bars after being arrested for engaging in domestic violence and threatening his wife Vijayalakshmi.

Kannada actor Darshan held for beating up wife

Fri, 09 Sep 2011 09:48:07 +0530

Kannada actor Darshan was arrested on Friday morning on charges of domestic violence.

Kannada Review: '90' is a good experiment

Sun, 04 Sep 2011 06:35:03 +0530

Though the title is misleading, Sadhu Kokila produced '90', which has a large presence of well known comedy actors in the Kannada film industry, is a hard-hitting message oriented film.

Kannada Review: 'Swayam Krushi' fails

Sun, 04 Sep 2011 06:10:17 +0530

The content rich 'Swayam Krushi' fails to make an impact because it lacks the necessary punch in its narration. It is mainly because Babu is a big let down as an actor. The role needed a strong actor with charismatic appeal. Babu's direction clearly shows his inexperience in filmmaking, but the real dampner is his performance as protagonist.

Kannada Review: Watch 'Jogayya' for the hero

Sun, 21 Aug 2011 05:55:18 +0530

'Jogayya' had raised the barometer of expectations as it was the 100th film of hattrick hero Shivaraj Kumar and it's also a sequel to the actor's blockbuster 'Jogi'. Since Prem, who had written and directed 'Jogi', was at the helm of the project, so expectations were high before its release.

Kapoor's death shocks Kannada film industry

Mon, 15 Aug 2011 10:55:37 +0530

Shammi Kapoor passed away on August 14th after being hospitalised for a week.

Kannada Review: 'Bhadra', an engaging film

Sun, 14 Aug 2011 11:38:14 +0530

Prajwal Devaraj's films are hitting the screens in regular intervals, but somehow they have not been able to make any impression because of the choice of stories and insipid work by the directors.

Kannada Review: 'Mr. Duplicate' fails to impress

Sat, 06 Aug 2011 11:44:41 +0530

'Mr. Duplicate' is no match for 'Minnale' but it is good for a one-time watch.

Kannada Review: 'Chinnada Thali' is a dud

Mon, 01 Aug 2011 03:16:30 +0530

'Chinnada Thali' is a bad choice for veteran actor Devaraj who has won many prestigious awards. He should not have acted in such a bad film. Writer-director Vemagal Jagannatha Rao has delivered a dud.

Kannada Review: 'Banna Bannada Loka' fails

Sun, 24 Jul 2011 08:01:34 +0530

'Banna Bannada Loka' is not for the current scenario - it should have been released two decades ago considering its plot and the technical aspects. Even if would have relased earlier, it would have not clicked at the box office because of poor script and equally bad execution.

Kannada Review: 'Yogaraj, But' is entertaining

Sun, 24 Jul 2011 07:54:06 +0530

Dayal Padmanabhan's 'Yogaraj, But' is an entertaining film despite philosophical overtones. It is a difficult and complex script to narrate, but the director has taken care not to be too preechy.

Kannada Review: 'Vinayaka Geleyara Balaga'

Mon, 18 Jul 2011 11:46:10 +0530

'Vinayaka Geleyara Balaga' could have been a very good innovative experiment if it would have been a first attempt to create the ambience, lifestyle and mood of 1980s.

Kannada Review: 'Srimathi' performances score

Sun, 10 Jul 2011 11:53:36 +0530

Kannada Review: 'Police Story-3' disappoints

Sun, 10 Jul 2011 11:47:09 +0530

'Police Story-3' has an achievement to its credit as it was shot within twelve hours on a single a day. Its first copy was out within 10 days and 14 hours which would enable the film to enter the record books.

Kannada Review: Cool stunts in 'Chennamma IPS'

Mon, 04 Jul 2011 11:41:49 +0530

Ayesha, referred to as Lady Bruce Lee by her fans, had charmed the audiences with her breathtaking stunts.

Kannada Review: '9 to 12' an enjoyable thriller

Mon, 04 Jul 2011 11:33:35 +0530

Ashok Patil has done a fairly good job by weaving a story which is able to create curiosity among the audiences.

Kannada Review: Kiraathakaa is enjoyable

Mon, 27 Jun 2011 03:48:02 +0530

Apart from tiring length, "Kiraathakaa" also suffers from ordinary dialogues and lack of local flavour. The dialogues reflect slang used in Mandya district, but unfortunately other than this nothing else shows peculiar elements of Karnataka's rural life.

Kannada Review: Dhan Dhana Dhan a tedious film

Mon, 27 Jun 2011 03:39:37 +0530

Despite such an impressive cast, the Hindi version enjoyed just an average success at the box office mainly because of the weak script.

Kannada Review: Refreshing movie ‘I'm Sorry...'

Mon, 20 Jun 2011 07:35:15 +0530

Debutant director Ravindra has done a neat job in 'I'm Sorry Mathe Banni Preethsona', about feelings like suspicion, trust, sanctity and compulsions in the relationship of a happily married couple. It is a refreshingly different film.

Kannada Review: 'Oscar' insipid, boring

Mon, 20 Jun 2011 07:23:56 +0530

Krishna makes his directorial debut with 'Oscar', a film which cannot be slotted in any genre.

Kannada Review: ‘Bettada Jeeva’ raises awareness

Mon, 20 Jun 2011 07:09:24 +0530

'Bettada Jeeva' is based on Jnanpith awardee K. Shivaram Karanth's novel, which was considered a literary classic.

Kannada Review: 'Double Decker' is ordinary

Sat, 23 Apr 2011 05:18:14 +0530

Despite some double meaning dialogues here and there, the film scores on the performances of Jaggesh and two young child actors.

Kannada Review: 'Murali Meets Meera' is sincere

Sat, 23 Apr 2011 05:10:30 +0530

"Murali Meets Meera" takes you through the happy and tumultuous times of two major characters Murali and Meera who undergo diverse experiences in life.

Kannada Review: 'Sanju Weds Geetha' is superb

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 12:13:03 +0530

'Sanju Weds Geetha' is a good attempt to make a clean and touching movie.

Kannada Review: Insipid story mars 'Prince'

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 12:07:38 +0530

"Prince" is borrowed from Ravi Teja and Jyothika starrer Telugu film "Shock" directed by Harish Shankar.

Nagathihalli to conduct screenwriting workshop

Wed, 21 Jul 2010 02:32:13 +0530

The workshop will be held in Mysore from August 11-15

Nagathihalli unveils Dr. Vishuvardhan's book

Tue, 06 Jul 2010 04:23:32 +0530

The Kannada director had wanted to cast the late actor in a film

I lived on Rs 500 per month: Sudeep

Sat, 27 Mar 2010 12:05:19 +0530

The Kannada star talks about his stint in Bollywood

Nayantara's Kannada film debut

Thu, 25 Mar 2010 07:34:13 +0530

The yet-untitled film is being directed by Upendra

'Sihi Gaali' is boring

Thu, 25 Mar 2010 07:21:44 +0530

The film loses out on poor storyline