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
April 25, 2023Bengaluru: 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
December 15, 2021Two 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
October 30, 2021Last 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
October 29, 2021Bengaluru: 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
October 10, 2021Bengaluru: 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
August 10, 2021Ramanagar: 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
June 14, 2021Family 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…
Assistant Film Director now works as a blacksmith
May 14, 2021Begur: With film and television-related production coming to a standstill amidst nearly a month-long lockdown this year, a film personality who had been working in the Kannada movie industry for many years has now returned to his native village and working as a blacksmith. A native of Bettadamadahalli village in Gundlupet taluk, Bhadra B.M. Halli…
Kannada film producer Ramu passes away
April 27, 2021Bengaluru: Kannada film Producer and actress Malashri’s husband ‘Koti’ Ramu (53), who was undergoing treatment at M.S. Ramaiah Hospital here, passed away on Monday night. He leaves behind his wife, daughter Ananya, son Aryan and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites were performed at Kodigehalli in Kunigal Taluk in Tumakaru today. Ramu had…
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