Vivek Oberoi lauds ‘Kantara Chapter 1’; Rishab Shetty’s film enters Oscar race; says, ‘it is the roar of our ancestors’ | Kannada Movie News

(Picture Courtesy: Facebook) ‘Kantara Chapter 1’ has reached a big and proud moment. The film has been listed by The Academy among the movies eligible for the Best Picture category at the 98th Academy Awards. This news made many people happy, especially fans of Rishab Shetty and Indian cinema. Now the Bollywood star Vivek Oberoi…

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Anil Kapoor praises Yash and Rishab Shetty; says ‘Salute to them’; marks 43 years of his Kannada debut | Kannada Movie News

(Picture Courtesy: Facebook) Veteran actor Anil Kapoor recently marked 43 years since his Kannada film debut ‘Pallavi Anu Pallavi’. The actor took to X to share his happiness and memories from the film that started his journey in Kannada cinema.While celebrating the milestone he shared a short clip from the song “O Premi O Premi”…

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Gulshan Devaiah REACTS to current trend of ‘ultra-machismo’ in Indian cinema; says, ‘Why does everybody need to have a beard?’ |

Gulshan Devaiah expresses fatigue over the hyper-masculine narrative dominating Indian cinema today, highlighted by films like ‘Pushpa’. He critiques the obsession with rugged facial hair and aggressive protagonists, revealing that his casting in ‘Kantara’ stemmed from his willingness to steer clear of this grim archetype. Read on to know more. Gulshan Devaiah, who received a…

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Kannan Pattambi passes away, Rashmika-Vijay and Chaitanya-Sobhita spotted at airport, Bharathiraja stable under ICU care: Top 5 South newsmakers of the day |

South Indian cinema saw significant events. Kannan Pattambi, a veteran production controller and actor, passed away. Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda returned from vacation, sparking fan excitement. Naga Chaitanya and Sobhita Dhulipala were also spotted post-holiday. Filmmaker Bharathiraja remains stable in ICU care. Rishab Shetty praised trailers for upcoming films. January 5 turned out to…

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‘Randamoozham’ movie update: Rishab Shetty likely to direct MT Vasudevan Nair’s dream project – Report | Malayalam Movie News

Fans of Malayalam cinema have renewed hope for the long-awaited film adaptation of M.T. Vasudevan Nair’s novel ‘Randamoozham’. Reports suggest ‘Kantara’ director Rishab Shetty might helm the project, with early discussions already underway. MT’s daughter confirmed a global project is planned, aiming for a 2026 release, following previous delays. Malayalam cinema lovers have been waiting…

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2025 Box Office Report Card: Trade Experts on the hits like 'Dhurandhar', 'Mahavtar Narsimha', 'Kantara', 'Saiyaara', key learnings to take and hopes from 2026 - EXCLUSIVE

2025 Box Office Report Card: Trade Experts on the hits like ‘Dhurandhar’, ‘Mahavtar Narsimha’, ‘Kantara’, ‘Saiyaara’, key learnings to take and hopes from 2026 – EXCLUSIVE |

And just like that, 2025 is nearing its end, giving us a moment to look back at how the year unfolded at the box office. Cinema has always been a gamble, but one truth continues to hold firm, strong content eventually finds its audience. While the big-ticket films arrive with expectations of ringing the cash…

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Saif Ali Khan’s stabbing incident, Virat Kohli’s ‘like’ on Avneet Kaur’s PIC to Paresh Rawal, ‘Hera Pheri 3’ row to Deepika Padukone’s exit from ‘Spirit, ‘Kalki 2’: Bollywood controversies of 2025 |

The year 2025 is now nearing its end and it has clearly not been free from controversial topics. There are many incidents which took place this year – some which left people shocked and some that started a debate. Some were really unfortunate and some which led to legal cases – here’s looking back at…

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Gulshan Devaiah reacts to Ranveer Singh’s ‘Kantara’ controversy as he immitated the ‘Daiva’ and hurt sentiments of the Tulu community: ‘We all make mistakes, he apologised’ |

Gulshan Devaiah made a striking entry into Kannada cinema with ‘Kantara: A Legend – Chapter 1’, as he portrayed the character of King Kulashekhara. The actor won a lot of appreciation for his performance in the film. ‘Kantara’ has been one of the biggest hits this year. The Rishab Shetty directorial which also starred him,…

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‘We all make mistakes when we get excited’: Gulshan Devaiah reacts to on Ranveer Singh’s ‘Kantara’ mimicry controversy |

Gulshan Devaiah debuted as King Kulashekhara in ‘Kantara: A Legend – Chapter 1’, praising Rishab Shetty’s stress-handling. On Ranveer Singh’s Daiva mimicry row, he said, “We all make mistakes when excited,” urging acceptance of apology. Upcoming: ‘Legacy’ with Madhavan, ‘Maa Inti Bangaram’ with Samantha. In ‘Kantara: A Legend – Chapter 1’, Gulshan Devaiah stepped into…

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Rukmini Vasanth Embraces Challenge of Playing a Negative Role in ‘Kantara: Chapter 1’ |

Rukmini Vasanth confessed her anxiety about playing a manipulative character in ‘Kantara: Chapter 1’, fearing it would limit future roles. She felt the industry pressures young actresses into ‘traditional heroine’ molds. However, the audience’s positive reception to her dual performance, appreciating both her range and the ‘good girl’ roles, eased her concerns and broadened her…

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