Film

Over 30 leading Kannada actors will join the Mysuru Dasara Jamboo Savari procession on an open-top Ambari bus, accompanied by a special tableau highlighting the 93-year history of Kannada cinema.

The Indian Motion Picture Producers' Association (IMPPA) issued a clarification statement regarding a Bombay High Court interim order passed in a suit filed by producer Nikhil Dwivedi's Saffron Magicworks.

Sandalwood superstar Dr. Shivarajkumar and actor-director Abishan Jeevinth have teamed up for a new film titled 'PICASSO'. National Award-winning filmmaker Rishab Shetty officially unveiled the first-look poster across social media platforms.

The 14th South Indian International Movie Awards (SIIMA 2026) kicked off in Bengaluru, honoring top talent across South Indian film industries. Actor-director Rishab Shetty won Best Actor in Kannada for 'Kantara: Chapter 1', while Teja Sajja and Aishwarya Rajesh bagged major honors for Telugu cinema.

Tamil filmmaker Karthik Subbaraj's upcoming feature 'Dorothy', starring Keerthy Suresh, earned a standing ovation during its world premiere at the 2026 Toronto International Film Festival.

The upcoming horror thriller '418', presented by filmmaker Prashanth Neel and directed by debutant Kirtan Nadagouda, has received an 'A' certification from the Central Board of Film Certification. Produced by Mythri Movie Makers, the film is scheduled for a worldwide theatrical release on September 18, 2026.

Veteran actor Paresh Rawal backed the decision to hold the 72nd National Film Awards ceremony in Kevadia, Gujarat, questioning critics of the venue change from New Delhi.

Multiplex chain PVR INOX has submitted a commitment proposal to the Competition Commission of India to discontinue levying Virtual Print Fees and upfront pre-release charges on film producers across all languages.

Actor Nani revealed at a press event that his upcoming action thriller 'The Paradise' will hit theatres on September 24 without releasing a traditional trailer.

Veteran Kannada filmmaker Om Sai Prakash's 106th directorial venture, 'Common Man', starring Gowrishankar SRG, is scheduled for a grand theatrical release on September 25.

The Supreme Court has granted actor Rajpal Yadav temporary exemption from surrendering in seven cheque bounce cases, requiring him to deposit ₹5 crore with the court registry. The bench issued notice on Yadav's plea challenging a Delhi High Court order that upheld his conviction and three-month prison sentence.

The Karnataka High Court set aside a trial court order that granted conditional pardon to co-accused Pradosh in the Renukaswamy murder case involving Kannada actor Darshan.

The Delhi High Court recorded a statement from producer Amit Jani that 'Kala Hiran: The Battle for Legacy' is not yet certified by CBFC and cannot be released. Justice Jyoti Singh instructed that the film stay off theatrical and streaming platforms until the next hearing on September 30.

Director Prashanth Neel has confirmed that the screenplay for 'KGF 3' is fully locked, though filming will be delayed due to scheduling commitments of lead actor Yash and Neel's other projects.

Actor Kareena Kapoor Khan criticized Hindi filmmakers for constantly chasing trends, pointing to the rush toward violent themes following the box office success of 'Animal'. She urged the industry to focus on original storytelling rather than repetitive formulas.

Kannada actor Kiran Raj addressed fan concerns after a viral video showed a lion charging at him, clarifying that the animal was merely showing affection during a film training session. He assured followers that he was completely safe and uninjured.

Actors Manoranjan Ravichandran and Pruthvi Ambaar will share screen space for the first time in the upcoming rural drama 'Sarve Jana Sukhino Bhavantu'. Directed by debutant Sunil Rudraprabha, the film also marks the Kannada debut of Malayalam actor Aparna Das.

Veteran Kannada actor Shiva Rajkumar has publicly apologized and clarified his stance after describing Hindi as India's "national language" during a film promotional event. The actor stated he got confused with terminology and reaffirmed that Kannada remains paramount to him.