Author: Rahul M

The film Rakta Kashmir, directed by senior filmmaker S.V. Rajendra Singh Babu — who has completed 50 years in the industry — will soon hit theatres. Produced under the MDM Production banner, the movie features Real Star Upendra and Ramya in the lead roles. Ahead of its release, the director held a press conference where two songs and the trailer were screened. According to the team, Rakta Kashmir carries a social message and focuses on the fight against terrorism. Upendra appears in a dual role, while Ramya plays the female lead. The story includes a sequence where the hero trains…

The film Nenapugala Maathu Madhura, produced by Red & White Seven Raj and directed by Afzal, is ready for release. The trailer of the film was unveiled recently on the occasion of producer Seven Raj’s birthday. The film is written by Afzal, who has also handled screenplay, dialogues, choreography and direction. Seven Raj has produced the film and acted in it. The trailer was released by Umesh Banakar, President of the Karnataka Film Producers’ Association. Navashakti Nagaraj, Mahender, Lokendra and Munikrishna attended the event as chief guests. After the launch, members of the film team spoke to the media. Seven…

Actor Dhruva Sarja’s new film Criminal was officially launched yesterday with a muhurtha ceremony held at Annapoorneshwari Nava Mantralaya Temple in Basavanagudi, Bengaluru. The film marks Dhruva’s seventh project, with Rachita Ram joining him as the female lead. Set against the backdrop of North Karnataka, the film is based on a real incident. Director Raj Guru said Dhruva Sarja agreed to the project after hearing the story. He added that he took a selfie with the actor after the narration, and the responsibility of handling the project became clear to him. He said the film is set in North Karnataka…

When a police officer knocked on 78-year-old Bengaluru resident Gangadhar’s door on Wednesday afternoon with questions about his car, the senior citizen had no idea his vehicle’s number had just been used in one of the city’s biggest daylight robberies. Hours later, as news channels flashed the registration number, KA 03 NC 8052, linked to the Rs 7.11-crore strong>ATM heist, he was stunned—not just by the audacity of the crime, but also by a nagging question: why did the criminals choose the number of his Swift among millions of vehicles in Bengaluru. Rs 7.11 crore was stolen from an ATM…

Actor Shashikumar returns to cinema after a long gap through Rudra Avatara, directed by Savad Mangaluru. In the film, Shashikumar plays a responsible father. The story and screenplay are written by Savad Mangaluru, who is also directing the project. The film is produced by Dandeli-based industrialist Dr Premanand V. Gavas under the banner of Premji Productions. A motion poster introducing all major characters was released recently at a media event. The film’s shoot is scheduled to begin on November 24. Ahead of the schedule, the entire team met the press and shared details about the project. The two-minute motion poster…

Listen up, folks—this market’s got some fireworks today, and right in the middle of it is Cerence Inc. (CRNC). As of this writing on November 20, 2025, shares are rocketing up nearly 39%, trading around $11.02 after closing yesterday at about $7.92. That’s the kind of move that grabs your attention, whether you’re a seasoned trader or just dipping your toes into the stock pool. But hold on—before you chase the hot tip, let’s break down what’s really cooking here. We’re talking a fresh earnings report that smashed expectations, a juicy legal victory, and a peek into the future of…

The dialogue “Congratulations Brother,” which gained significant traction on social media, has now become the title of a new Kannada film. The movie, produced by Prashanth Kalloor under the banners of Kalloor Cinemas, Pen n Paper Studios and Screen First Production, is directed by Pratap Gandharva. The story is written by director Hari Santhosh, who has also worked as the creative head. The film features young actor Rakshit Nag in the lead role, with Sanjana Das as the female lead. Harish Reddy is the co-producer. The film is scheduled for release across the state on November 21. A pre-release event…

Multilingual actor Priyanka Mohan has joined the cast of 666 Operation Dream Theatre, the film starring Shivarajkumar and Dhananjaya. The project recently attracted attention with its poster and first-look release, and updates from the set and shooting have increased curiosity among Kannada film audiences. Priyanka Mohan, who has acted in Telugu films such as Gang Leader and Saripodhaa Sanivaaram, and Tamil films including Doctor, TikTok, Captain Miller, and Brother, is now part of director Hemanth M. Rao’s film. The movie is set in the 1980s and follows a Bond-style spy narrative. She has previously acted with Pawan Kalyan, Nani, Dhanush,…

Speaking at the Bengaluru Tech Summit on Thursday, astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla narrated a first-person account of his space travel and the harrowing conditions he faced during his 18-day stay aboard the International Space Station (ISS) earlier this year.Story continues below this ad Shukla predicted that Indians would very soon be heading to space on Indian capsules. 
In a talk titled India in Orbit, he said that space gives a unique perspective “because the environment changes”. “You essentially become like a baby, a small child. You have to learn to eat, learn to walk, have to learn to sleep, have to…

CONGRATULATIONS BROTHER: Pen N Paper Studios Association, Kallur Cinemas LLP & Screen First Productions, Producer: Prashanth Kallur, Co-Producer: Harish Reddy, Story & Creative Head: Hari Santhosh, Screenplay & Direction: Prathap Gandharva, Cinematography: GuruPrasad M.G., Music Directors: Suraj Jois, M.B. Dhruva, Cast: Rakshith Nag, Sanjana Doss, Anusha A, Shashi Kumar, Chethan Durga, Rakshith Kapu, Sudarshan Bharadwaj, Swathi, Ravi Bhat, Raghu Ramanakoppa & Others The new release of this week, Congratulations Brother, truly deserves congratulations for presenting a neat and enjoyable flick. The concept derived by writer Hari Santosh raises eyebrows at first, but the debutant director’s final treatment gives knowledgeable thought…