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Challenging Star Darshan's The Devil to be released in actor's absence?

India, Aug. 16 -- When actor Darshan Thoogudeepa returned to jail after his bail in the Renukaswamy murder case was cancelled by the Supreme Court a day ahead of the planned release of the first song ... Read More


Pawan Kumar about Shodha being set in Coorg: It has its own identity and presents a visually-pleasing background

India, Aug. 16 -- Kannada filmmaker-actor Pawan Kumar (of Lucia and U-Turn fame) is quite the fan of rooted story-telling, which, he remarks is what works best with audiences these days, case in point... Read More


Shodha's Pawan Kumar on why young actors should not only depend on the big screen

India, Aug. 16 -- Kannada actor-filmmaker Pawan Kumar leads a new Kannada suspense thriller show called Shodha, which is set to come to Z5 (via OTTplay Premium also) on August 22, 2025. This is the pl... Read More


Shodha on OTT: Pawan Kumar-led suspense thriller the remake of THIS Hindi series?

India, Aug. 15 -- Shodha is a 6-episode Kannada suspense thriller series dropping on Z5 (via OTTplay Premium too) on August 22, 2025, with actor-filmmaker Pawan Kumar in the lead. Directed by Sunil My... Read More


Kapata Nataka Sutradhari OTT release date: When and where to watch Kannada political satire

India, Aug. 15 -- Debutant filmmaker Dhiraj MV's Kapata Nataka Sutradhari, a Kannada political satire in which he played the lead as well, hit theatres in early July, at a time when audiences were sti... Read More


All eyes on Rishab Shetty's Kantara Chapter 1, as War 2 and Coolie flounder at the box office

India, Aug. 15 -- Two of the most widely anticipated films - Rajinikanth's Coolie and the Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR-led War 2 - which had massive box office expectations attached, opened to middling r... Read More


Su From So continues magical theatrical run in its 4th weekend; inching closer to Rs 100 crore figure

India, Aug. 15 -- The expectation was that in the face of two massive big-ticket releases - Rajinikanth's Coolie and Hrithik Roshan-Jr NTR's War 2 on August 14 - the Kannada film Su From So's theatric... Read More


Thalaivan Thalaivii OTT release date: When and where to stream Vijay Sethupathi and Nithya Menen's romantic drama

India, Aug. 15 -- Vijay Sethupathi and Nithya Menen's romantic drama Thalaivan Thalaivii, which explores the tumultuous relationship of a young couple, had its digital streaming partner on board at th... Read More


Darshan arrest fallout: Song launch of The Devil postponed; film too to face same fate?

India, Aug. 15 -- Idre Nemdiyaag Irbeku, the first song from Challenging Star Darshan's next, The Devil, was meant to be out on August 15, 2025 and fans were eagerly looking forward to it, as the make... Read More


Ramya on Darshan's bail cancellation: 'It sends a strong message; all are equal before law'

India, Aug. 14 -- The big news in Sandalwood circles on August 14, 2025, was that Kannada actor Darshan, who'd been enjoying freedom, while out on bail in the Renukaswamy murder case, was sent back to... Read More