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Time of India
18 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Are Kannada movie re-releases working?
Over the past year, there's been an increase in Kannada films making theatrical comebacks. From A, Upendra, Om, Kariya, Appu and Cynaide to Dr Rajkumar and Dr Vishnuvardhan classics Gandhada Gudi and Krishna Nee Begane Baaro, this trend is filling screens in an otherwise hit-starved industry. As re-releases of these classics and cult hits flood theatres, the question remains — is nostalgia and hit factor enough to bring in the audience to watch a movie? Here's a look: OF FAN HYPE AND FOOTFALLS 'While some new releases have managed to draw in the crowds, it's been a struggle for exhibitors to command a full house. We need footfalls, and when faced with a dry run, re-releasing an old film with a strong base usually guarantees such a win,' shares Jayanth Gowda, senior floor in-charge of a multiplex chain. Films which star bigger actors like Shivarajkumar, Puneeth Rajkumar or Darshan get great attention and viewership in theatres. Recently, one such movie that was re-released helped us earn up to `20 lakh as even the new films don't get us this much - Kushal Veeresh, theatre owner BTS OF A RE-RELEASE Karthik Gowda informs that proper planning for a re-release is also important. 'The number of screens are major factors. The pricing of the tickets is also a major factor because nobody wants to pay a premium for a film that is re-releasing,' he points out. SOME RE-RELEASES WIN, WHILE OTHERS SIMPLY FIZZLE OUT While some re-releases see impressive returns, with fans showing up in large numbers, others merely fade after the morning show. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like These Are The Most Beautiful Women In The World Undo 'Not every re-release has the capacity to run for weeks,' says Sudheendra Venkatesh, a film PRO. A distributor, on condition of anonymity, shares that not every hit deserves a re-release. Film proudcer Karthik Gowda adds, 'A fair amount is spent by the teams when they replay it; like paper ads, digital publicity and posters because promotions become important as it's a film they have already watched and we have to lure them back to watching it. " When we re-released Jackie for Puneeth Rajkumar's birth anniversary, we did so in 150 theatres, and the release was well-timed - Karthik Gowda, film producer and distributor THE X FACTOR What works: ● Star fandom (especially Puneeth Rajkumar, Darshan, Upendra) ● Limited access online or rare cult status ● Occasions like birthdays, anniversaries, or death anniversaries ● Fan-organised events and theatre bookings What doesn't: ● Overexposure on TV or OTT ● Poor quality prints ● Lack of on-ground promotion ● Outdated themes The re-release of Upendra, to mark the film's 25th anniversary, showed the current generation the glory of Uppi and the cult status he held. The makers spent `25 lakh and recovered `2.5 crore with the re-release - Rajat Gowda, member of RT Nagar Upendra Fans Association We had spent around `14-15 lakhs to re-release Cyanide across Karnataka in 70 screens, but we did not make a lot of profit, even though it brought in great numbers when it released in 2006. The reason I feel our film couldn't reach the masses is that there were films with bigger stars releasing around the same time, which grabbed more attention – AMR Ramesh, director of Cyanide
Pink Villa
18-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Late Puneeth Rajkumar's daughter Drithi Rajkumar shares moments from her graduation ceremony: 'Start of a new beginning'
Trigger Warning: This particular article contains information regarding death of an individual. Kannada superstar Puneeth Rajkumar remains one of the most beloved actors in the film industry. Now, his children are carrying forward his legacy and doing wonders in their own lives. Recently, his daughter Drithi Rajkumar took to her Instagram handle to share adorable pictures from her graduation ceremony. In the first photo, Drithi Rajkumar is seen wearing a saree paired with a red overcoat and a white sash draped around her neck. She also wears a graduation cap, completing the ceremonial look. She shared multiple photos in her attire, capturing and enjoying the special moment. Drithi also posted a video where she is seen hugging her mother, Ashwini Puneeth Rajkumar, and her sister, Vanditha Rajkumar. Sharing the post, Drithi wrote, "Start of a new beginning." Soon after, fans of Puneeth Rajkumar became emotional and filled the comment section with heartwarming messages. "Appa will be happiest today. Congrats Drithi ma," read one comment, while another said, "Congratulations, always your cheerleader." Take a look at the post below: Drithi Rajkumar is the elder daughter of late Kannada superstar Puneeth Rajkumar and his wife Ashwini. Both sisters, Drithi and Vanditha, usually maintain a low profile and are rarely seen in the media, making appearances mostly during important family occasions. Meanwhile, Puneeth Rajkumar was the youngest son of the legendary actor Dr Rajkumar. He married Ashwini in 1999, and the couple was blessed with two daughters. On October 29, 2021, Puneeth's sudden death left the nation in grief. As per reports, he passed away in Bengaluru after suffering a cardiac arrest while working out at the gym. His untimely demise deeply impacted fans and the film fraternity alike. Following his passing, Puneeth's final movie, Gandhada Gudi, was released in 2022 as a tribute to his legacy.
Time of India
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
With splash of colour, volunteers clean up black spot in ‘no man's land' in Bengaluru
1 2 3 4 Bengaluru: What was once a massive garbage dumping zone near Sri Srinivasa Theatre Road in Padmanabhanagar has now been transformed into a vibrant and artistic stretch, thanks to around 150 civic-minded youngsters who gave up their Sunday holiday to turn the black spot into a beautiful community 200-metre stretch had become a chronic dumping site, with debris covering nearly half the road and causing inconvenience to residents and commuters. BBMP officials, overwhelmed by the recurring mess in what is considered a "no man's land" between Kumaraswamy Layout and Padmanabhanagar wards, sought help from the volunteer group Youth for Parivarthan for a long-term beautified stretch runs from Sri Srinivasa Theatre Road to Sri Prasanna Ganapathi Subramanya and Anjaneya to Amith Amarnath, founder and president of Youth for Parivarthan, volunteers and BBMP staff spent about eight hours cleaning, scrubbing, and painting the wall with portraits and mandala art. The team included students and working professionals."While our NGO has done such beautification projects for a long time, BBMP contacted us specifically for this location. The wall belonged to a recently closed factory. As no one maintained it, people began dumping garbage along the footpath. Even though BBMP cleaned it daily, trash returned by evening," he the civic personnel cleared the garbage, volunteers scrubbed and painted the wall, repaired potholes, and created portraits of freedom fighters, renowned leaders, and popular Kannada film team used 80 litres of base paint and 12 litres of enamel paint for the footpath edges. With minimal funds and great dedication, they painted portraits of Puneeth Rajkumar, Subhas Chandra Bose, APJ Abdul Kalam, Swami Vivekananda, and others, turning a defaced wall into a tribute to national icons."None of us are full-time workers. We do this on weekends because we believe in giving back to the city," Amarnath HF, head marshal from Bengaluru Solid Waste Management Ltd, said, "Despite several efforts, this remained a blacks pot. Even with regular patrolling, the issue persisted. That's when we asked Youth for Parivarthan to help. Today, the area is clean and garbage-free."
India Today
21-04-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Ugramm to Apthamithra: 5 Kannada films that deserves a re-release in 2025
The re-release trend has recently taken over the country. A trend that gained traction from theatrical releases of iconic South Indian films like 'Ghilli', 'Indra', 'Murari', 'Jackie' and more, soon made its way to Bollywood. Iconic films like 'Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge', 'Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai', 'Karan Arjun' as well as recent classics like 'Yeh Jawani Hai Diwani', 'Jab We Met', 'Rockstar' and more witnessed sold-out shows despite their OTT like 'Tumbbad' and 'Sanam Teri Kasam', which weren't as successful during their initial run at the box office, turned out to be massive box office successes after their recent re-releases. This trend even caught Hollywood's attention with the recent re-release of the IMAX version of 'Interstellar', seeing several fully booked March 12, marking the 50th birth anniversary of the late Puneeth Rajkumar, the Kannada superstar's debut film as the lead, 'Appu', was re-released in over 100 screens across Karnataka. People across the state flocked to their nearest theatres to watch the film and see Puneeth on the big screen once again. Similarly, there are several iconic Kannada films that deserve a re-release. Out of the many, here are 5 films that should make the cut and find their way to theatres in 2025!OM - 1995advertisementA film that holds a record in the Limca Book of Records for re-releasing more than 550 times, has to make it to this list! Directed by Upendra, starring Shiva Rajkumar - both superstars of their own merit in the Kannada film industry - 'Om' is a milestone film in both of their esteemed careers as well as the industry. Even after 30 years of its release, being one of the most talked-about Kannada films ever, this iconic film deserves a re-release the most! A poster of the film Om (PC: IMDB) UGRAMM - 2014Every time Prashanth Neel's 'Salaar: Part 1 - Ceasefire' starring Prabhas re-releases, the director's debut film, on which this 2023 super-hit is based, comes to mind. Despite facing several obstacles before its theatrical release, as revealed by Prashanth himself, 'Ugramm' created euphoria upon its release in 2014. Agastya, played by Kannada star Srii Murali, became a pop culture icon of Kannada cinema. To experience the same euphoria, with Ravi Basrur's background music blasting in theatres, would be a treat! A poster of the film Ugramm (PC: IMDB) RAMA SHAMA BHAMA - 2005This comedy entertainer starring Ramesh Aravind, Kamal Haasan, Urvashi and Daisy Bopanna, is a Kannada film that unites an entire family whenever it's on TV. Even after two decades of its theatrical release, the comedy still has its charm, making it the perfect film to be re-released in theatres. The film was released in theatres on December 9, 2005, and a December 2025 re-release would be a perfect way to celebrate its 20-year anniversary. A poster of Rama Shama Bhama (PC: IMDB) APTHAMITRA - 2004Dr Vishnuvardhan will always be one of the heads on the Mt. Rushmore of the greatest Kannada actors ever. 'Apthamitra' is one of his most iconic films, which ran in theatres across Karnataka for over 365 days and was the highest-grossing Kannada film at the time. From the extremely cool opening shot of Vishnu Dada's sidekick to witnessing the iconic comedy combination between Vishnuvardhan and Dwarkish - how nostalgic it would be to witness it all on the big screen once again! A poster of the film Apthamitra (PC: IMDB) SHABDAVEDHI - 2000Dr Rajkumar was a legend - the biggest name in the Kannada film industry - and always will be. He was such a huge name that when he was kidnapped by the dreaded Veerappan in mid-2000, the whole state of Karnataka came to a standstill, throwing the state government into crisis. 'Shabdavedhi' was Rajkumar's last film, released in February 2000. The theatrical release of a remastered version of this film, marking 25 years of its original release, would be a perfect way to pay an ode to this legend of Indian cinema. A poster of the film Shabdavedhi (PC: IMDB) The re-release trend has certainly opened up the possibility of reliving the theatrical experience of watching our favourite superstars and films. This article only lists 5 films, but there are several other Kannada films that have made their mark in their own way. Which Kannada film's re-release would you like to watch in theatres?
