Kannada Film Industry News - Latest Updates & Headlines
Superstar Yash's mother lodges police complaint against 5; accuses them of threat, blackmail
Bengaluru, Nov 19: Karnataka Police filed an FIR against five people, including a woman, based on a complaint by Kannada superstar Yash’s mother, Pushpa, who is also a film producer. The FIR has been registered against PRO Harish and four others.
Indian cinema looking at Kannada film industry with admiration: Kumaraswamy
Bengaluru, Oct 23: Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel H. D. Kumaraswamy claimed on Thursday that Indian cinema is looking at the Kannada film industry with admiration.
Sonu Nigam barred from Kannada Film Industry events amid Bengaluru concert controversy
Mumbai, May 5: The Karnataka Film Chamber of Commerce (KFCC), on Monday, announced a firm decision to halt all professional engagements with veteran playback singer Sonu Nigam following his recent remarks that sparked controversy.
Kodava National Council demands security for Rashmika Mandanna
Bengaluru, March 8: Following backlash from Kannada organisations and activists in Karnataka over the alleged disrespect shown by popular actress Rashmika Mandanna toward the state, the Kodava National Council has sought protection for her.
Divya Spandana welcomes Karnataka govt's decision to cap prices of movie tickets at Rs 200 across state
Chennai, Mar 8: Actress Divya Spandana, who is also a former Member of Parliament and a film producer, has welcomed the Karnataka government's decision to cap the prices of movie tickets at Rs 200, across the state.
I want Kannada film industry to survive and thrive: Karnataka Dy CM DK Shivakumar
Bengaluru, March 4: Urging the Kannada film industry to take forward the good run it has had over the last few years, Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar said on Tuesday that his "advice to the film industry might have sounded harsh and rustic but it was well-wishing".
Rashmika row escalates: Ruling K'taka Cong MLAs divided over statement against actress
Bengaluru, March 4: A statement against Rashmika Mandanna by Congress MLA Ravikumar Ganiga calling her “arrogant†and “ungrateful†has triggered a major controversy in Karnataka with his colleague, A.S. Ponnanna, MLA and Advisor to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah stating that the actress is as entitled as Ganiga to choose where to go and where not to go.
'Come out of toxic mindset': BJP to Shivakumar on targeting Kannada film artistes
Bengaluru, March 2: The Karnataka BJP on Sunday strongly criticised Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar for targeting Kannada film artistes over their absence at the inauguration of the International Film Festival and urged him to come out of his toxic mindset.