Kannada News
Chandru to direct
The big name in the small screen Sihi Kahi Chandru is taking up direction. His new film starring comedy actor Komal Kumar in the lead is produced by highly disciplined producer S.V.Babu of 'Honeymoon Express, Thenali Rama and Savi Savi Nenapu'.Sihi Kahi Chandru the…
Yadav starts 2 projects
One of the disciplined producers of Kannada cinema Ramesh Yadav (16 films to his credit and Guinness record for 'Shanthi' Kannada cinema with only one artist Bhavana ' directed by Dr.Baraguru Ramachandrappa) has made it a point to launch two films at time in his…
'AVVA' gets 'A'
Pyramid Saimira Productions maiden film in Kannada 'Avva' directed by Kavitha Lankesh has been given 'A' certificate by the regional censor board recently."The trial and tribulations of a widow and her daughter fighting for social cause is the crux of this 'Avva' based on…
Sad series of 2007
There was a series of hard to take events rounding up 2007.Senior supporting actor Shimoga Venkatesh, cameraman Mapakshi, literary giant Poornachandra Tejaswi, script writer and journalist G.S.Sadashiva, L.Vaidhyanathan who scored music for 170 films in Kannada, Telugu and Malayalam, director Maruthi Shivaram of 'Parasangadha…
Controversies: 2007 Part III
The clash between reputed director cum producer S.Narayan and actor Vijay was the major controversy of the year 2007. It was 'Yuga vs Chanda' release issue. Actor Vijay was banned for one year and later the ban was lifted by KFCC.Disturbance to 'Mathad Mathadu…
Events and honors: 2007 Part II
The formation of Dr.Rajakumar Trust to transplant eyes and the government of Karnataka clearing the decks and allocating Rs.10 crores and making the blue print for Dr.Rajakumar memorial at Kanteerava studio is the major development. Other events and honors include:* Dr.Rajakumar was posthumously honored…
2007: The year that was - Part I
Another interesting and commendable year has passed for the Kannada film industry. It is interesting because the bizarre of newcomers entered the film industry. Nearly 200 films went on the floor in this year. It is a record in the history of Kannada cinema. Most…
Dhyaan moves to new house
The popular actor in Kannada cinema right from the days of 'Nanna Preethiya Hudugi' Dhyaan (Sameer in Hindi films) with a series of good films (the last notable one was 'Amrutha Dhaare' with Ramya as heroine) in Kannada has moved to a new house on…
KCN gets honored at national level
Leading producer of Kannada filmdom K.C.N. Chandrasekhar has been elected to the post of Vice President of Film Federation of India for the first time. He had been the President of South Indian Film Chamber of Commerce for two terms. He is also the former…
'Gange Bare Thunge Baare' on February 8
The triangular love story film 'Gange Bare Thunge Baare' starring Prajwal Devaraj, Sunaina and Gayathri in the lead roles directed by clever and intelligent director Sadhu Kokila (also a famous comedy actor and music director of Kannada cinema) is hitting the silver screen on February…