The Karnataka Film Directors Association marked the 79th Independence Day on Friday (August 15, 2025) at its office premises in Gandhinagar. Senior actor and director Ramesh Bhat hoisted the national flag to begin the celebrations.
The event was held under the presidentship of Association President N. R. K. Vishwanath. Senior and junior film directors, members of the Karnataka Film Workers, Technicians and Artistes Union, and office bearers were present.
Among those who took part were Directors Association Vice President Jagadish Koppa, Secretaries Top Star Renukumar, Joint Secretaries Malavalli Saikrishna, Treasurer Aditya Chikkanna, and members of the Executive Committee.
On the occasion, the newly elected President and office bearers of the Karnataka Film Workers, Technicians and Artistes Union, led by President Somasekhar, were felicitated.
The Karnataka Film Directors Association was established by senior filmmakers including Puttanna Kanagal, Lakshminarayan, Siddalingaiah, Rajendra Singh Babu and others.