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Decline in patronage hurting Kannada cinema: Actor Kishore
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Decline in patronage hurting Kannada cinema: Actor Kishore

June 21, 2025

By S.N. Venkatnag Sobers Actor Kishore Kumar, who was recently seen playing the role of Forest Officer ‘Murali’ in the superhit Kannada movie ‘Kantara’, forayed into the movie industry through ‘Kanti’, starring Sri Murali and Ramya, in 2004. He played a negative character, Beera, which earned him the Karnataka State Film Award for Best Supporting…

Forest Dept. raids handicraft shops
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Forest Dept. raids handicraft shops

March 24, 2025

Large quantity of sandalwood and red sanders seized Mysuru: The Forest Department officials and staff, who raided handicraft shops in city, have seized a large quantity of sandalwood and red sanders pieces, billets and powder from the shops. Acting on a tip off that a few shops in city, selling handicraft items and silk sarees,…

Merging passion with powerful storytelling
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Merging passion with powerful storytelling

September 12, 2024

Mysuru-based Director Islahuddin believes in movie-making beyond the ordinary The Kannada film industry, popularly known as Sandalwood, has recently witnessed a surge in films across diverse genres, breaking away from the conventional commercial ‘masala’ formula. Films like Achar & Co, Daredevil Mustafa, Hostel Hudugaru Bekagiddare, Tagaru Palya and Orchestra Mysuru have been warmly embraced by…

Sandalwood actor-director Tapori Satya dies at 45
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Sandalwood actor-director Tapori Satya dies at 45

April 25, 2023

Bengaluru: Sandalwood actor-director Tapori Satya (45), who had acted in over 30 films, passed away following kidney failure at a private hospital. The actor’s health condition worsened on Monday night as he became unresponsive to the treatment and breathed his last at the hospital. He leaves behind a wife, mother and three daughters. The mortal…

CCB Police bust sandalwood smuggling racket
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CCB Police bust sandalwood smuggling racket

December 15, 2021

Two arrested, Rs. 1 crore-worth 700 kg sandalwood recovered Mysore/Mysuru: City Crime Branch (CCB) Police have busted a huge sandalwood smuggling racket in city by arresting two smugglers and have recovered 700 kg sandalwood worth Rs. 1 crore besides seizing Rs. 15,000 cash, one goods vehicle and two mobile phones from them. The CCB Police,…

State mourns Puneeth Rajkumar
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State mourns Puneeth Rajkumar

October 30, 2021

Last rites tomorrow; 15-km procession route to be cordoned off Bengaluru Police on high alert; Actor’s daughter reaches Delhi Bengaluru: Shrill cries of “Appu Appu, Yuvarathna, Paramathma” rent the air as thousands of grieving fans are continuing to flock Bengaluru’s Sree Kanteerava Stadium to pay their final respects to ‘Power Star’ Puneeth Rajkumar whose last…

Puneeth Rajkumar dies of heart attack
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Puneeth Rajkumar dies of heart attack

October 29, 2021

Bengaluru: Sandalwood actor ‘Power Star’ Puneeth Rajkumar passed away due to a massive heart attack at Vikram Hospital in Bengaluru today noon. The news has shocked lakhs of fans.   Sources said that the 46-year-old actor was rushed to the hospital after he complained of discomfort while exercising in the gym. A group of doctors constantly…

Veteran Sandalwood actor Satyajith passes away
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Veteran Sandalwood actor Satyajith passes away

October 10, 2021

Bengaluru: Veteran Kannada actor Satyajith (72), who was suffering from age-related ailments, passed away at Bowring Hospital in Bengaluru in the wee hours of today. Satyajith, who was admitted to the hospital earlier this week after he suffered a heart stroke, was battling several health issues for a long time. One of his legs was…

Fighter electrocuted during film shooting near Ramanagar
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Fighter electrocuted during film shooting near Ramanagar

August 10, 2021

Ramanagar: Tension prevailed near a resort close to Bidadi after a 35-year-old fighter was electrocuted during the shooting of Kannada film ‘Love You Rachchu’ yesterday.  The deceased has been identified as Vivek (35), a native of Tamil Nadu. An assistant fighter identified as Ranjith, has also been seriously injured.  The negligence of the film crew…

Sanchari Vijay in coma
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Sanchari Vijay in coma

June 14, 2021

Family to donate his organs  Bengaluru: National Award-winning Kannada actor Sanchari Vijay is in coma after the actor met with an accident on Saturday evening and had sustained grievous injuries. Despite an emergency brain surgery, he was unresponsive and the doctors at Apollo Hospital on Bannerghatta Road here announced that he is brain dead. Vijay’s…

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