SandalwoodAbhishek, son of Ambareesh and Sumalatha, makes his debut in a film which also serves as a tribute to his late father.Aravind ShwethaWith Amar, Abhishek Gowda has become the latest celebrity kid to enter Sandalwood. His parents – Rebel Star Ambareesh and Sumalatha – actors-turned-politicians, made their mark in both cinema and politics. From Rajinikanth to Sudeep, Nikhil Gowda and Naani, wishes poured in for Amar, just a day before the film’s release. Darshan and Yash’s fans announced unanimous support to the film. A fan even purchased the film’s ticket by paying Rs 1 lakh, which shows the craze for the late actor and high anticipation from his son. Award-winning director Nagashekhar had claimed that with Amar, he is set to create another Premaloka in Sandalwood. Love stories are considered a safe debut for any actor, but can there be another Premaloka at all? Amar (Abhishek Gowda), a bike enthusiast,...
- 5/31/2019
- by Sowmya
- The News Minute
SandalwoodBoth the films are scheduled to release on August 9. Digital NativeDigital NativeAfter being in the post-production for months, the makers of Kurukshetra have announced that the film will be hitting the marquee on August 9 to coincide with the Vara Mahalakshmi Vratam. The film’s release was postponed on several occasions due to the delay in post-production but this time it will surely hit the marquee on August 9, say sources. Darshan’s fans are waiting eagerly for the release of Kurukshetra, a magnum opus based on the epic Mahabharata. The 2D version of this film has been censored already and the work is in progress for the 3D version. Made on a budget of Rs. 150 crore, Kurukshetra is bankrolled by Muniratna under his banner Kcn Movies. The film has a bevy of stars in the cast including Darshan, Ambareesh, V. Ravichandran, Arjun Sarja, Bharathi Vishnuvardhan, Sneha, Meghana Raj, P. Ravi Shankar,...
- 5/25/2019
- by Luke
- The News Minute
SandalwoodThe shooting was completed several months ago and the film is currently in the post-production mode, but there is no word about its release.Digital NativeDigital NativeThe shooting of Kurukshetra was completed several months ago and it is currently in the post-production mode. For the past few months, there have been varied reports about the film’s audio launch and release date, but till now there is no official word. Kurukshetra is one of the most expensive films ever to be made in Sandalwood. It may be noted here that the mythological is being made in two formats – 2D and 3D – and the former version has already gone through the censor process and has been given a UA certification. Now, the 3D version needs to be certified and it will be done once the post-production is completed, we hear. Kurukshetra, which is directed by Naganna, was initially planned as Darshan’s 50th film,...
- 4/26/2019
- by Vidya
- The News Minute
SandalwoodDirected by MD Sridhar, the film stars Raghavi Thimmayya opposite Darshan.Digital NativeDigital NativeDarshan’s upcoming film Odeya is progressing at a brisk pace. A schedule of the film was shot recently in Mysuru and reports say that the next schedule will begin in Hyderabad later this week. Apparently, Odeya will have Darshan in two different roles. Wielding the megaphone for Odeya is MD Sridhar. Raghavi Thimmayya plays the female lead in this flick. Earlier, the film was titled Wodeyar but eventually the title was changed to Odeya, reportedly to avoid controversies. The film will be bankrolled by Darshan’s close friend Sandesh Nagraj under the banner Sandesh Productions. Darshan’s last film release was Yajamana, which hit the marquee earlier this month. Rashmika Mandanna played his heroine in it with Tanya Hope as the other heroine. Dhananjay, Thakur Anoop Singh and Devaraj were in the supporting roles. Bankrolled by Shylaja Nag and B Suresha,...
- 3/19/2019
- by Vidya
- The News Minute
SandalwoodThe actor had recently announced that he is contesting in the upcoming polls.Digital NativeThe makers of the magnum opus Kurukshetra are keen on releasing the film this summer but with the model code of conduct currently in place due to the upcoming elections, some issues have cropped up. Nikhil Gowda, son of Karnataka Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy, who is playing Abhimanyu in this mythological flick, recently announced that he is contesting in the polls. Since any kind of promotion of candidates is prohibited under the model code of conduct, it has become necessary to get a clearance from the Election Commission for the film’s release. Reports say that the makers of the film have approached the Election Commission for clearance so that the film may release as planned. The film’s audio launch is scheduled to happen on March 23 and the filmmakers need to wait for the clearance for this as well.
- 3/14/2019
- by Vidya
- The News Minute
SandalwoodThe film is still in the post-production mode due to the high amount of CG work involved.Digital NativeFacebook/Kurukshetra Kannada MovieKannada star Darshan is awaiting the release of his next film, Yajamana. The film is slated to hit the marquee in March and his fans began celebrating it as his 50th film. However, with Kurukshetra also in the pipeline, there was some uncertainty about which will be the star’s 50th film. Darshan recently put an end to all the confusion pertaining to the number by making it clear that Kurukshetra will be his 50 film. It went on the floors much ahead of Yajamana and is still in the post-production mode due to the high amount of CG work involved. On this, Darshan has been quoted by Cinema Express as saying, “Even though Yajamana is releasing earlier, Kurukshetra went on the floors first and it will remain my 50th.
- 2/18/2019
- by Vidya
- The News Minute
Film CommentaryUnless one understands the family dynamics in the Jd(S), it's difficult to grasp the political context of the film.Theja Ram Spoilers ahead Speculation is rife that Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy's son Nikhil Gowda will make his political debut in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections from the Mandya constituency. And like many others before him, Nikhil seems to believe that cinema is the perfect launchpad for a career in politics. In his latest release Seetharama Kalyana, directed by A Harsha and produced by his mother Anitha Kumaraswamy, Nikhil leaves no stones unturned to build his image as a saviour and leader of the masses, especially Karnataka's farmers. The film has ample references to the hero worshiping his father, turning it into a tiring exercise for the viewers. Riding on farmer sentiment The hero, Aarya's (Nikhil) entry in the film is marked by an unremarkable action sequence. A poor...
- 1/29/2019
- by Theja
- The News Minute
SandalwoodNikhil Gowda, son of Karnataka Cm HD Kumaraswamy, is rumoured to make his political debut this year, and the film goes overboard in praising him and his father.Aravind ShwethaChoreographer-turned-director A Harsha has patented himself as a commercial director, and time and again, with every actor he has collaborated, he has used the same formula. A decade after making his debut, with seven films in his kitty, the filmmaker has joined hands with actor Nikhil Gowda, son of Karnataka’s Chief Minister Kumaraswamy, for Seetharama Kalyana. The trailer was neatly packaged with a love story, a lot of action, comedy and family sentiment. The film is an extension of the trailer, which is predictable in parts. Arya (Nikhil Kumar), son of Shankar (Sharath Kumar), a big name in the construction business, is a happy-go-lucky youth. He meets Geetha (Rachita Ram), who is from a village, at a wedding in Ooty.
- 1/25/2019
- by Sowmya
- The News Minute
SandalwoodThe historical is directed by Naganna and produced by Muni Ratna under his banner Kcn Movies on a big budget.Digital NativeIt is well known that Darshan’s fans have been waiting eagerly for the release of Kurukshetra, which will be his 50th film. The film’s release has been postponed several times in the past due to the delay in the post-production work. This historical is being made two formats – 2D and 3D – and the former version has already gone through the censor process and has been certified UA. The 3D version still needs to be certified, which will be done once the post-production is completed, we hear. Reports indicate that the film is scheduled for release in April next year. Kurukshetra, directed by Naganna, is produced by Muni Ratna under his banner Kcn Movies on a big budget. The film is based on the epic Mahabharata with Darshan...
- 12/23/2018
- by Vidya
- The News Minute
KollywoodHer last Tamil film was Balaji Mohan’s 'Vaayai Moodi Pesavum' in 2014.Digital NativeActor Madhubala returned back to the limelight in the year 2008 with the Bollywood flick Kabhi Socha Bhi Na Tha and has been bagging some impressive roles since then. Her last Tamil film was Balaji Mohan’s Vaayai Moodi Pesavum in 2014 and after four years she is all set to stage a comeback to Kollywood with Agni Dev. Wielding the megaphone for the venture will be the director duo John Paul Raj and Sham Surya. Bobby Simha will be seen playing the main lead with Ramya Nambeesan as his lead pair. Besides Madhu playing a pivotal role in it, the star cast also includes Sathish to offer comic relief. Touted to be a political crime thriller, Agni Dev is touted to be based on a popular novel. The film official pooja happened recently and the shooting began in Coimbatore,...
- 8/25/2018
- by Anjana
- The News Minute
Sandalwood Darshan has reportedly spoken about the film and his voice will be heard right at the beginning and end.Digital NativeSandalwood star Darshan, who has done voice over for several films in the past, is doing it one more time for a friend. According to reports, he will be doing it for the Yashas Soorya starrer Rama Dhanya. Darshan has reportedly spoken about the film and his voice will be heard right at the beginning and end. This is sure to give Rama Dhanya a major boost. Sources say that Yashas will be appearing in three different avatars - as Rama, Kanaka Dasa and another role set in the current milieu – in this flick. Both Darshan and Yashas share a good rapport and have worked together in quite a few films in the past. This strong bond helped Yashas rope in Darshan to do the voice over and being ever supportive to his friends, the latter agreed to do it immediately, we hear. Directed by Nagesh, the film has Nimika Rathnakar as the female lead. Desi Mohan has composed music for this venture while the camera has been handled by Benaka Raja. The film has reached the post production mode and will hit the marquee later this month. On the other hand, Darshan is busy with Kurukshetra, which has reached the post production mode. The star’s 50th film, it has him playing Duryodhana and Mahabharata is told from his perspective. To be released in multiple languages including Kannada, Tamil and Telugu, the film has a bevy of stars in the cast including Ambareesh, V. Ravichandran, Arjun Sarja, Bharathi Vishnuvardhan, Sneha, Meghana Raj, P. Ravi Shankar, Sonu Sood, Nikhil Gowda, Aditi Arya and Shashi Kumar. The film is slated for release in June this year. Darshan’s fans will also get to see him in a different avatar in Yajamana, which had started to roll a couple of months earlier. Directed by Pon Kumaran, the film is due for release later this year. (Content provided by Digital Native)...
- 5/14/2018
- by Monalisa
- The News Minute
SandalwoodDarshan’s 50th film, ‘Kurukshetra’ is based on the Mahabharata and has the actor playing the role of Duryodhana.Digital NativeDigital NativeKurukshetra is one of the costliest films to ever be made in the history of Kannada cinema. Starring Darshan in the lead role, the film happens to be special for him as it is his 50th movie. The film is a star-studded venture with some of the leading stars of the Kannada film industry roped in to feature in it. Kurukshetra, a magnum opus based on the epic Mahabharata, has Darshan playing Duryodhana and the story is told from his perspective. Written by Jk Bharavi, the film is based on the story Gadhayuddha by Ranna. In an interaction with Toi, director Naganna said, “We have finished dubbing as well as most of the computer graphics work. Composer V Harikrishna is giving finishing touches to the music, which should be released by the end of the month.” The film has an impressive star cast, as it includes Darshan as Duryodhana around whom the story revolves, Ambareesh as Bheeshma, V Ravichandran as Krishna, Arjun Sarja as Karna, Sneha as Draupadi, Meghna Raj as Bhanumati, Bharathi Vishnuvardhan as Kunti, Nikhil Gowda as Abhimanyu, Ravishankar as Shakuni, Sonu Sood as Arjuna, P Ravishankar as Dushasana and Shashikumar as Dharmaraya, along with a host of others. Kurukshetra is bankrolled by politician and producer Munirathna under his banner Kcn Movies. Vinayaka R Hegde, spokesperson for Munirathna, told Toi, “Munirathna has multiple commitments. He is busy with the upcoming election, but as soon as it is over, his aim will be to release Kurukshetra at the earliest.” The shooting for this film began last year and a major chunk of it was shot at Ramoji Film City in Hyderabad, where huge sets were erected for the purpose. According to reports, the makers of Kurukshetra are planning to release it in the 2D and 3D formats. Jay Vincent will be cranking the camera and Jo Ni Harsha will be editing it. Munirathna is reportedly spending a whopping Rs 210 crore on the project. With grand sets erected for the shooting, sources say that fans can expect a visual treat. (Content provided by Digital Native)...
- 5/10/2018
- by Monalisa
- The News Minute
SandalwoodThe upcoming Kannada movie stars Nikhil Gowda and Rachita Ram in lead roles.Digital NativeDigital NativePopular ‘90s actor Madhubala has been roped in to play Rachita Ram’s mom in the upcoming Kannada movie Seetharama Kalyana, which has Nikhil Gowda playing the male lead. Son of the ex-chief minister of Karnataka HD Kumaraswamy and grandson of the ex-prime minister of India HD Deve Gowda, Nikhil has been bagging some of the best projects in Sandalwood and Seetharama Kalayana is one among it. Madhubala’s role in the film is said to be meaty and performance-oriented. Girija Lokesh will be seen playing Rachita Ram’s grandmother and Madhubala’s mother in this commercial entertainer. Directed by A Harsha, the film will have Ravi Basrur composing music. The star cast of Seetharama Kalyana also include veteran Tamil actor Sarath Kumar in a crucial role, and Sadhu Kokila and Kuri Pratap in supporting roles. Madhubala made her acting debut with the Tamil film Azhagan in which she got to share screen space with the mega star Mammootty. She then went on to act in several critically acclaimed films such as the K Balachander directorial Vaaname Ellai and Mani Ratnam’s Roja, where she played the eponymous village girl who turns into a resolute woman amid the snow-clad peaks of Kashmir. She has also acted in a number of Malayalam, Telugu, Kannada and Hindi movies in her long career. The actor completed her first innings in the film industry with the Bollywood flick Mulaqaat in 2001 and took a seven year long break. She then ventured back into films with the 2008 release Kabhi Socha Bhi Na Tha. In 2015, she was seen in the Kannada movie Ranna, which was the remake of the Telugu blockbuster Attarintiki Daredi. Madhubala’s last outing in Kannada was a couple of years ago with Naanu Mattu Varalakshmi which was directed by Preetham Gubbi. The film had Prithvi, Malavika Mohanan and Prakash Raj in the star cast. She was last seen in Balaji Mohan’s Tamil-Malayalam bilingual Vaayai Moodi Pesavum / Samsaaram Aarogyathinu Haanikaram. (Content provided by Digital Native)...
- 4/4/2018
- by Monalisa
- The News Minute
SandalwoodThe film, based on the Mahabharata, has Darshan playing Duryodhana and the story is told from his perspective.Digital NativeDigital NativeThe shooting of the magnum opus Kurukshetra was wrapped up some time ago and the team is currently in the post-production mode. According to an update from the makers of Kurukshetra, the film’s lead star Darshan has started the dubbing for the film and will complete it on March 24. Kurukshetra, a magnum opus based on the epic Mahabharata, has Darshan playing Duryodhana and the story is told from his perspective. Directed by Naganna, the film has a bevy of stars in the cast including Darshan, Ambareesh, V Ravichandran, Arjun Sarja, Bharathi Vishnuvardhan, Sneha, Meghana Raj, P Ravi Shankar, Sonu Sood, Nikhil Gowda and Aditi Arya. Written by Jk Bharavi, the film is based on the story Gadhayuddha by Ranna. V Harikrishna is the music composer for this flick with Jayanan Vincent wielding the camera and Jo Ni Harsha editing it. Kurukshetra, which happens to be Darshan’s 50th film, is bankrolled by Muniratna under his banner Kcn Movies. The film is made on a budget exceeding Rs 100 crore and is touted to be the costliest film ever to be made in the Kannada film industry. The shooting for this film began last year and a major chunk of it was shot at Ramoji Film City in Hyderabad, where huge sets were erected for the purpose. According to reports, Kurukshetra will hit the marquee in June this year and its makers are planning to release it in the 2D and 3D formats. It may be mentioned here that Darshan has moved on to his next film, which is being helmed by Pon Kumar. The shooting for this flick, titled Yejamana, began on February 18 amidst much fanfare and was wrapped up on March 10. While Darshan plays the lead role in the film, it has Rashmika Mandanna playing the female lead along with Tanya Hope as the second heroine. Dhananjay, Thakur Anoop Singh and Devaraj will be seen playing significant roles in this flick. (Content provided by Digital Native)...
- 3/26/2018
- by Editor
- The News Minute
SandalwoodThe team will go ahead with the second schedule after Ugadi and it is break time until then.Digital NativeDigital NativeDarshan’s 51st film, Yajamana is progressing at a brisk pace. The shooting for this film began on February 18 amidst much fanfare and was wrapped up on March 10. Important scenes were shot at the Shashidhar Adapa in Mysuru during the first schedule and the team including hero Darshan and director Pon Kumar are happy with the outcome. According to reports doing rounds in the Kannada film industry, Yajamana team will go ahead with the second schedule after Ugadi and it is break time until then. While Darshan plays the lead role in the film, it has Rashmika Mandanna playing the female lead along with Tanya Hope as the second heroine. Dhananjay, Thakur Anoop Singh and Devaraj will be seen playing significant roles in this flick. Bankrolled by Shylaja Nag and B Suresha, the former confirmed that the team finalized the title Yajamana after considering two other titles. She also made it clear that Darshan’s Yajamana has nothing to do with the Vishnuvardhan starrer Yajamana that was released 18 years ago. Yajamana is the title of the blockbuster hit movie that had the icon of Sandalwood, Dr Vishnuvardhan in the lead role. Vishnuvardhan’s Yajamana was the remake of the Tamil movie Vanathai Pola, which was directed by Vikraman and produced by V Ravichandran under his banner Aascar Films. On the characters in the film, the producer reportedly told that though it has two heroines – Rashmika Mandanna and Tanya Hope – it is not a triangular love story as speculated. Thakur Anoop Singh plays the baddie in Yajamana while Devaraj will be seen as Rashmika’s father. V Hari Krishna will not only be composing the tunes for the film but is also credited as its creative head for penning the story along with director Pon Kumaran. While Yajamana is under progress, Darshan is awaiting the release of his magnum opus Kurukshetra in which he plays Duryodhana and the story is told from his perspective. The film stars Darshan in the lead role with the star cast also including Ambareesh, V Ravichandran, Arjun Sarja, Bharathi Vishnuvardhan, Sneha, Meghana Raj, P Ravi Shankar, Sonu Sood and Nikhil Gowda. (Content provided by Digital Native)...
- 3/16/2018
- by Editor
- The News Minute
SandalwoodDarshan is on the verge of completing his current assignment, the prestigious 'Kurukshetra'.Digital NativeDigital NativeDarshan is on the verge of completing his current assignment, the prestigious Kurukshetra, which happens to be his 50th film. Directed by Naganna, this period flick, based on the epic Mahabharata, is being bankrolled by Muniratna under his banner Kcn Movies on a budget of Rs 150 crores making it the costliest film ever to be made in the history of the Kannada film industry. With this film, which has a bevy of stars in the cast including Ambareesh, V Ravichandran, Arjun Sarja, Bharathi Vishnuvardhan, Sneha, Meghana Raj, P Ravi Shankar, Sonu Sood, Nikhil Gowda and Aditi Arya in pivotal roles, all set for release next month, Darshan is gearing up to move over to his next. Reports are that his upcoming film has been titled Yajamana. Interestingly, this is the title of the blockbuster hit movie that had the icon of Sandalwood, Dr Vishnuvardhan in the lead role. Vishnuvardhan’s Yajamana was the remake of the Tamil movie Vanathai Pola, which was directed by Vikraman and produced by V Ravichandran under his banner Aascar Films. Darshan’s Yajamana is all set to go on to the floors on the 19th of this month and the team headed by director Pon Kumar is getting all the arrangements for it done. V Harikrishna has been roped in to compose music for this venture with Sirisha Kuduvalli signed up for cranking the camera. Yajamana will be bankrolled by popular producers in the Sandalwood B Suresha and Shylaja Nag. The film has Rashmika Mandanna and Tanya playing the female leads. Darshan’s last film release was Tarak, which hit the silver screens late last year. This film was a hit and he is now looking forward for the release of Kurukshetra in which he plays Duryodhana. This magnum opus is getting ready for release on March 9. (Content provided by Digital Native)...
- 2/16/2018
- by Editor
- The News Minute
SandalwoodRashmika Mandanna is already on board the project.Digital NativeTanya Hope has been roped in to play one of the heroines in Darshan’s upcoming film. The film, which will be his 51st, is expected to start rolling soon and the prep work for it is currently on. While Rashmika Mandanna is already on board this project, we now hear that Tanya Hope has bagged a role in this romantic entertainer. Shylaja Nag and B Suresh will be bankrolling this venture. For Tanya, who was a Miss India Pageant contestant a few years ago, this will be her second film in the Kannada film industry, the first being the Upendra starrer Home Minister. Though she had starred in a couple of Telugu movies in the past, it wasn’t easy for Tanya to bag the role in this Darshan starrer. According to sources, she underwent several rounds of audition before she signed on the dotted lines. To be directed by Pon Kumar, the film is touted to be a complete commercial entertainer. Music composer V Harikrishna has been roped in to compose the tunes for this film with Shreesha Kuduvalli cranking the camera. The groundwork to get this untitled film on to the floors has begun and it is expected to start rolling from this month. Meanwhile, Darshan is busy with his 50th film Kurukshetra which is in the final stages of production. Sources say that Kurukshetra, which is one of the costliest films to be ever made in the Kannada film industry, will hit the silver screens in March / April. Directed by Naganna, the film is based on the novel Gadhayuddha by by Ranna. Kurukshetra stars Darshan in the lead role with the star cast also including Ambareesh, V. Ravichandran, Arjun Sarja, Bharathi Vishnuvardhan, Sneha, Meghana Raj, P. Ravi Shankar, Sonu Sood and Nikhil Gowda. (Content provided by Digital Native)...
- 2/7/2018
- by Editor
- The News Minute
SandalwoodThe film is set to hit screens in March this year, and will be released in both 2D and 3 D formats.Digital NativeOne of the most expensive films to be made in the history of Kannada cinema, Naganna’s Kurukshetra, is all set to wrap up shooting. The entire team has been camping for nearly 150 days in Hyderabad’s Ramoji Film City, where extravagant sets have been erected. Kurukshetra is based on the Mahabharata and is said to be told entirely from Duryodhana’s point of view. Darshan plays the role of Duryodhana and this is his 50th movie in Sandalwood. Incidentally, his debut, which released in 1997, was titled Mahabharata. The movie also stars Ambarish as Bheeshma, V Ravichandran as Krishna, Arjun Sarja as Karna, Sneha as Draupadi, Meghna Raj as Bhanumati, Bharathi Vishnuvardhan as Kunti, Nikhil Gowda as Abhimanyu, Ravishankar as Shakuni, Sonu Sood as Arjuna, P Ravishankar as Dushasana and Shashikumar as Dharmaraya, along with a host of others. Kurukshetra has a whopping budget of Rs 100 crore, and is being produced by Muniratna, under his banner Kcn movies. V Harikrishna is composing the music for this venture. Jayanan Vincent is the cinematographer and Jo Ni Harsha is editing the movie. It has been reported that the team is planning to release the movie in 2D and 3D on March 9. Sources in the movie have said that fans can expect a visual treat for grand sets have erected to tell this epic story. The actors had to undergo strenuous training in order to depict the characters in the story. The first teaser of the film released in December last year, and received over 3 million views in just a few days, creating quite a buzz on the internet. The teaser focussed on the character of Abhimanyu – showing off his heroics and valour.
- 1/6/2018
- by Editor
- The News Minute
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