Tag: Kannada cinema

Nagathihalli Chandrashekhar on ‘America America 2’: Can it beat the classic?

September 5, 2026 admin

Veteran Kannada filmmaker Nagathihalli Chandrashekhar opens up on his upcoming movie ‘America America 2’, a spiritual sequel to his 1997 blockbuster. He talks about why the film is relevant in today’s times and goes back memory lane, talking about why ‘America America’ became a classic after a slow start and rejections from media. The latest…

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‘Toxic’: Time for Yash, the actor, to take centre stage

August 22, 2026 admin

Yash is known for his larger-than-life screen presence and superstar charisma, but beneath the stardom lies a performer with considerable acting chops. With Toxic, can Yash push beyond the familiar swagger and tap into a more nuanced, layered side of his craft? This video looks at Yash the actor — his strengths, his evolution, and…

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A lullaby falls silent: Kannada cinema bids farewell to S. Janaki

July 11, 2026 admin

S. Janaki. | Photo Credit: File photo The melodic gem Naguva Nayana from Pallavi Anu Pallavi (1983) depicts the charm of old Bengaluru and finds a special place in the hearts of those who grew up in the city before its rapid transformation. S. Janaki’s graceful rendering and her striking chemistry with S.P. Balasubrahmanyam create…

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Why the Dhruva Sarja-Prem film ‘KD: The Devil’ is trapped in formula

May 11, 2026 admin

‘KD: The Devil’, starring Dhruva Sarja, produced by KVN Productions and directed by Prem, was one of the anticipated movies from the Kannada film industry. After the gangster drama hit the screens on April 30, 2026, ‘KD’ has drawn polarising reactions from the audience. While Dhruva Sarja fans are thrilled by their favourite star’s performance,…

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