Where are the writers in Kannada cinema?
A stellar performance by actor-director Rishab Shetty, combined with technical mastery of the crew, produces a stunning climax in Kantara. But an earlier conversation in the much-celebrated…
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‘777 Charlie’ adds another feather to its cap
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In June 10, debutant director K Kiranrajj’s 777 Charlie is set to celebrate its first anniversary of release, and yet, the film continues to be the…
From ‘KGF: Chapter 2’ to ‘Kantara,’ how 2022 became the year of Kannada cinema
2022 began and ended with a bang for the Kannada Film Industry (KFI). This year, Kannada cinema rose from being a mere afterthought in the company of its south Indian counterparts under the…
With Kantara, KGF Chapter 2 and 777 Charlie, 2022 has been the year of Kannada…
Before 2021, only one film had crossed the ₹100-crore barrier at the box office in the entire history of Kannada cinema. 2022 has seen five films do that, and most of them were not expected…
Rakshit Shetty’s 777 Charlie to release in Thailand on December 1
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Rakshit Shetty’s 777 Charlie, directed by Kiran Raj, had an impressive run at the Indian box office, and also made a lot of noise after its…
Rishab Shetty recalls he and Rakshit Shetty gave away their film’s tickets for…
The year 2022 has been particularly a successful one for the Shettys of Kannada film. While Rishab Shetty is basking in the success of his blockbuster Kantara, his friend and colleague…
Prithviraj-starrer ‘Vilayath Buddha’ goes on floors
By Express News Service
Shoot for Prithviraj Sukumaran’s Vilayath Buddha has commenced. It marks the directorial debut of Jayan Nambiar, a former associate of the…
‘I feel unlucky to not have met Appu sir’, says actor Sangeetha Sringeri
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Sangeetha Sringeri, who is still basking in the success of 777 Charlie, is now gearing up for the release of her next film, Lucky Man. While…
The power of the underdog: Rakshit Shetty on ‘777 Charlie’ success
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When a factory worker’s life is caught in a rut—work, fights, home and work again—the unexpected appearance of an unassuming companion gives him a…
Kannada cinema in 2022: ‘KGF: Chapter 2,’ ‘777 Charlie’ and more
Despite over a 100 new releases in Kannada cinema, only three films succeeded at the box-office. A look at the many reasons why...
Despite over a 100 new releases in Kannada cinema, only…