As 2025 moves forward, there’s a clear shift in viewer behavior within Kannada cinema: OTT platforms are outpacing theatrical audiences. With empty seats in halls, new releases are finding shelf life—and bigger viewership—online. Here’s a look at some Kannada OTT…

As we enter the second half of 2025, there’s an uneasy silence echoing across Kannada theatres — a silence not from the films, but from the missing audience. Theatres are emptier than ever, and even critically acclaimed releases are struggling…

Veteran actor and politician Kamal Haasan has recently found himself at the center of a linguistic controversy in Karnataka. During a promotional event for his upcoming film Thug Life in Chennai, Haasan stated that the Kannada language originated from Tamil,…

In recent years, Kannada cinema has witnessed a dramatic transformation — from gaining pan-Indian attention with blockbusters like KGF, Kantara, and 777 Charlie, to the growing concern in 2024–2025 about the industry’s creative and commercial slump. While it may seem…

Kuladalli Keelyavudo, released on May 23, 2025, is a Kannada-language film directed by K. Ramnarayan. The film endeavors to delve into the complexities of caste discrimination, identity, and the struggle for dignity. Despite its noble intentions and a compelling premise,…