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New Indian Express
02-08-2025
- Entertainment
- New Indian Express
Sangeetha Sringeri signs her first horror film, a bilingual in Kannada and Tamil
Actor Sangeetha Sringeri, who rose to fame with her serial, Hara Hara Mahadeva, as well as for the film 777 Charlie, opposite Rakshit Shetty, later made waves in Bigg Boss Kannada. She has finally zeroed in on her next big-screen outing. After taking time to reflect on her film choices, she has now signed on for her first horror film — a female-centric bilingual, set to be made in Kannada and Tamil.
Time of India
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Karnataka caps movie tickets at Rs 200, tax included
In a significant move aimed at making cinema more accessible, the Karnataka government has ordered a cap on movie ticket prices across the state. The new directive mandates that ticket prices, including those at multiplexes, must not exceed Rs 200 — inclusive of entertainment tax. The announcement follows Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's declaration in his March budget that ticket prices statewide would be capped. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Cardiologist Reveals: The Simple Morning Habit for a Flatter Belly After 50! Lulutox Undo The move is part of a broader effort to support and strengthen Kannada cinema, as outlined in the state's 16th budget. To further promote local content, the Karnataka government is planning to launch its own over-the-top (OTT) platform dedicated to Kannada films. Live Events This initiative came in response to concerns from leading industry voices such as Rakshit Shetty and Rishab Shetty, who had pointed out the lack of interest from major streaming services in regional content. In fact, Rakshit Shetty's Paramvah Studio took matters into its own hands by launching a streaming service for its web series Ekam in July 2024 after failing to secure a mainstream OTT deal. As part of its cultural preservation efforts, the government allocated Rs 3 crore to create a comprehensive archive of Kannada films — in both digital and analog formats — focusing on movies that capture the state's social, historical, and cultural narratives.
Time of India
06-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Rishab Shetty extends birthday wishes to brother Rakshit Shetty; calls him his strongest support: "Thank you for not leaving my hand in this journey of ups and downs"
Picture Credit: Instagram 'Kantara' fame actor and director Rishab Shetty recently shared a heartfelt birthday message for his close friend and fellow actor Rakshit Shetty , describing him as his strongest pillar of support. A Message of Gratitude Posting on Instagram in Kannada, Rishab expressed deep gratitude towards Rakshit, who has been his strongest pillar of support throughout both joyous and challenging times. The caption loosely translated to English reads, "You are my biggest pillar of strength. In good days and in difficult days, you are the one who always stood strong with me. Thank you for not leaving my hand in this journey of ups and downs. May all your dreams come true, and may good health and huge success always be yours." Their work together Rishab Shetty and Rakshit Shetty, two of Kannada cinema's most talented actor-directors, have collaborated on several notable projects, both on and off screen, earning acclaim for their work and friendship. Their most prominent collaboration is the 2016 hit 'Kirik Party.' Directed by Rishab Shetty and produced by Rakshit Shetty, the film became a massive success and is considered one of the highest-grossing Kannada films of its time. What's next for Rishab Shetty? Currently, Rishab Shetty is busy with two major projects: 'Kantara: Chapter 1,' a prequel to his 2022 blockbuster 'Kantara,' and he will be further seen in 'Jai Hanuman,' a mythological epic directed by Prasanth Varma, where Rishab takes on the titular role of Lord Hanuman. The first look of the film was released in 2023, and the film is scheduled for October 2, a release coinciding with Gandhi Jayanti. Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
