The biggest of the Kannada cinema history 'Kranti Veera Sangolli Rayanna' made at a cost of Rs 30 crore has collected the same amount in 22 days of screening all over Karnataka. The fact remains that out of Rs 30 crore being collected, the net share for the producer is roughly around Rs 18 to 20 crore. Which means the film would do a good business in next 20 days...
06:09 PM, Nov 23, 2012
Cast: Gururaj, Rashmi Gautham, Sudharani, Sreenivasa Murthy, Shylashree, Abhijith, Shobharaj, Jeevan, Yathiraj Director: Jaggesh Rating: 2 out of 5 Actor Jaggesh, who has worked in over 130 Kannada films, has turned director with 'Guru'. Both his sons - Gururaj and Yathiraj - have prominent roles in it. Jaggesh is one of the most popular hero-comedian of the Kannada film industry, with more than two decades of experience. His first directoral...
03:58 PM, Nov 18, 2012
This Diwali has not been fair to Kannada film fans. Normally biggies hit the screens during the festival, but this time circumstances have not favoured big producers and directors to release their movies on the occasion and add to the festive mood. Now their films are expected to come out Nov 23. After the fantastic historical film 'Kranti Veera Sangolli Raayanna', a series of immature attempts from non-film people are...
04:47 PM, Nov 11, 2012
Just a week ago, the Kannada film industry felt proud for the huge response to a well- made historical film like 'Kranti Veera Sangolli Raayanna', based on the life and times of a revolutionary guerrilla fighter, who fought against the Imperialist British empire. The whole of the southern film industry took notice of the movie, and now, one gets to see a disaster like 'Super Shastri'. The story of the...
04:42 PM, Nov 10, 2012
It was a formal announcement of 'Eega' fame Kiccha Sudeep and Kannada film director Prem (husband of actress Rakshita) team up for a yet-to-be-titled film on November 6 at Chancery Pavilion Hotel at the 'Varadanayaka' audio release. Director Prem was invited the dais by Kiccha Sudeep with Munirathna Naidu. Prem said, He is announcing the details related to Sudeep starring film. He said the script is under preparation, which will...
12:42 PM, Nov 09, 2012
Actor Upendra addressed the media at the audio release of 'Bangari' and wished success to producer Ellappa on his visit to KEB Engineers Association auditorium. Upendra, producer Ellappa and director Ma Chandru lighted the lamp and released the film's audio even before the full attendance. Film's actress Ragini also joined her team. Decked in a sari, the actress looked beautiful at the event. Ragini Dwivedi is the lead heroine in...
12:12 PM, Nov 09, 2012
'Dakota Picture' is a remake of Bollywood's 2006 hit film 'Malaamal Weekly', directed by Priyadarshan. Though the people connected to the film claimed that the film is a laugh riot, in reality it is just a remake made in a hurry. Barring a few sequences, the film does not offer any opportunity to tickle the audience's funny bone. Even 'Malamaal Weekly' had a weak script, but the perfect choice of...
05:43 PM, Nov 03, 2012
Out of 3000 applications the Karnataka government received for the annual 'Kannada Rajyotsava' award for the 57th year only 57 personalities who contributed in various fields were declared award winners. Rs 1 lakh, 20 gram gold medal and garland will be given to all the personalities on November 1 evening by Karnataka chief minister Jagadish Shettar. Among the 57 personalities - 3 are from the cinema and theatre field. Well...
07:12 PM, Nov 01, 2012
This is an exceptional film in the history of Kannada cinema. A historical film 'Krantiveera Sangolli Rayanna' is laudable for its rich effort and well controlled performance by character artists and chilling performance from challenging star of Kannada cinema Darshan. The power of this film is powerful dialogues for Darshan. He reminds his father Toogudeepa Srinivas when he delivers high pitch dialogues. 'Krantiveera Sangolli Rayanna' is about 19th century freedom...
06:39 PM, Nov 01, 2012
The third in the series of Dr Raj Cup held at Bagalkot, Bijapur and Gulbarga districts of north Karnataka has concluded on October 29. All the league matches are now over of Dr Raj Cup. The teams that reached the semi final matches to be played in Mysore are - Yogesh team of Young Fighters, Puneeth Rajakumar of Media Press Club team, Minister Raju Gowda of MLA Eleven and Dharma...
06:38 PM, Oct 30, 2012
Producer Syed Hussain a hotelier with executive producer Basavaraj Manchaiah and Gym Ravi looking after the production activities of 'Loosugalu' have completed the talkie portion of shooting in 10 days schedule at Sakleshpur. In this schedule one of the six songs is also shot by debutant director Arjun. The film is left with teh shoot of five songs as of now says Gym Ravi. Sri Murali, Rekha Vedavyas, Sriki, Shravya,...
05:59 PM, Oct 30, 2012
'E Banna Lokadali' is a very rare film in the days of globalization and commercialization is this. Producer GV Narasimha Murthy and director Rama Rao Putani have focused on the trauma and some lovely moments of the life of people in theater besides mixing comedy at regular intervals in maiden attempt. 'E Bann Lokadali' as the title indicates, 'life in art field' was recently watched by the Regional Censor Board...
05:44 PM, Oct 30, 2012
This 'Golmaal' is different - it's neither a patch on Hrishikesh Mukherjee's classic comedy of the same name in which Amol Palekar and Utpal Dutt had outwitted movie buffs, nor does it have any similarity with Bollywood filmmaker Rohit Shetty's recent 'Golmaal' series that were high on commercial elements. The Kannada film is a patience test for viewers. Before the release, the producer and the director had claimed it to...
10:45 AM, Oct 29, 2012
'Love is Poison'- it is left to ones interpretation. Love is eternal says some. While persons like Nandan Prabhu says 'Love is Poison'. After moderate hit in 'Preethiya Loka' director Nandan Prabhu cashing in the image of Rajesh a tribal guy who was part of 'Halli Hudga Pyatege Banda' reality show and Kannada film 'Jungle Jackie' actor is in lead role with Shruti Raj. The latest is that Doohi an...
07:20 PM, Oct 28, 2012
'Barfi' is a forthcoming Kannada romantic comedy film directed by Shekar. Diganth and Bhama will be seen in lead roles. ...
01:03 PM, Oct 22, 2012
All India Achievers Conference honored top ranking director Yogaraj Bhat and national award winning actress Priyamani at a colorful evening on October 18. This honor is given annually for Individual achievement and national building program. Yogaraj Bhat speaking after receiving the honor stated that "He does not belong to the category of doing work for awards. Award definitely would help us in doing more good work" felt Bhat. Raza Murad...
05:46 PM, Oct 21, 2012
Singing is hobby for many of the stars of Kannada cinema. The most successful was Dr Rajakumar that gave him the national award for 'Nadha Maya Yee Lokavella Nadha Maya....' for 'Jeevana Chaitra'. The acting and singing talent in Dr Rajakumar was so high and impeccable. After Dr Rajakumar taking up singing many of the actors have taken up occasional singing but no one clicked to that extent. Power star...
05:19 PM, Oct 21, 2012
Very ordinary theme and extremely outdated treatment is given to 'Mr 420' by director Pradeep Raj in his second film. It leaves a doubt that he has picked scenes from various films to make this film. The strong similarity is 'Rambo' in the first half. Second half of 'Mr 420' is everything as expected. A film by senior producer Sandesh Nagaraj with experienced artists such as Golden star Ganesh, Rangayana...
04:39 PM, Oct 20, 2012
