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Kannada cinema, once considered a regional underdog, has undergone a remarkable transformation in recent years, thanks in no small part to the contributions of three exceptional individuals: Rishab Shetty, Rakshit Shetty, and Raj B. Shetty.These visionary filmmakers, collectively known as the “Three Shettys,” have infused Kannada cinema with a unique blend of storytelling, cultural authenticity, and creative brilliance, propelling it to the forefront of Indian cinema.

“Sapta Sagaradaache Ello – Side B” (2023), directed by Hemanth Rao. The film has garnered overwhelmingly positive reviews, further solidifying the Shettys’ reputation as game-changers in Kannada cinema. Hemanth Rao, a gifted writer and director, has played a crucial role in shaping the Three Shettys’ vision for Kannada cinema. His ability to blend traditional narratives with modern sensibilities has made him an integral part of the movement to elevate Kannada cinema to new heights.

Rishab Shetty: A Master of Storytelling

Rishab Shetty, the youngest of the trio,...

SandalwoodBesides co-directing the film, Kishore has also co-produced it under his banner Visthaara.Digital NativeDigital NativeVersatile actor Kishore will soon be coming up with a black and white film, which is also titled Black and White. The actor-filmmaker is planning to release his novel filmmaking attempt on an Ott platform. The film is a bilingual made in Kannada and Tamil while there will also be a Telugu dubbed version. Besides co-directing Black and White with a newbie, Kishore has also co-produced it under his banner Visthaara along with Anupama Kumar’s Looking Glass. In an interview to Cinema Express, co-producer Anupama said, “Making a black and white film meant the team had to burn the midnight oil and research every aspect, including the camera, lens, and lights most suited for this kind of adventure, as well as the colour of the set, costumes, and makeup. We had to make a few changes,...

SandalwoodThe shooting of this flick began several months ago but the project took a backseat with the actor getting busy with 'Avane Srimannarayana'. Digital NativeRakshit Shetty’s next film to hit the marquee will be 777 Charlie. The shooting of this flick began several months ago but the project took a backseat with the actor getting busy with Avane Srimannarayana. With Avane Srimannarayana hitting the silver screens recently, 777 Charlie will progress smoothly, we hear. The shooting of the film will begin tomorrow, January 29 in Dandeli. Reports are that 777 Charlie will be shot in various locations in India. The film has Sangeetha Sringeri playing the female lead with Dharmanna Kadur playing a pivotal role. Kiranraj is making his debut as a director with this flick and it is being produced by Rakshit Shetty and Js Gupta, under the banner Paramvah Studios with Pushkar Mallikarjunaiah presenting it. Abhijit Mahesh has penned...

Kannada language film star Rakshit Shetty first came to our attention back in 2014 with his second film as a writer and director, Ulidavaru Kandanthe (As Seen by the Rest). That film was a stylistically adventurous gangster epic that borrowed from everything to non-linear Tarantino-esque storytelling to Sin City's arch visual style, while leaning heavily on India's masala traditions.  In the years since, Shetty has become one of Karnataka's biggest movie stars but this is his first return to the genre that made him a household name. Written by Shetty and directed by Sachin, Avane Srimannarayana is being touted as being a part of a new genre called "Southern Odd Fiction", but it looks like they took standard masala tropes and cranked them up to eleven,...

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MollywoodRoopesh had apologised for his post but a complaint was filed against him nevertheless.Digital Native nivin_roopesh.jpgFilmmaker Roopesh Peethambaran’s post on a social networking site taking a jibe Richie, the Tamil remake of the Kannada hit movie Ulidavaru Kandante, has not gone down too well with film buffs, particularly Nivin Pauly fans. Roopesh had posted on his Facebook page, “It’s pretty hard to imagine how a masterpiece turned into a piece.” Not happy with this comment, the makers of Richie have filed a complaint against him at the Kerala Producers Association. And in retaliation, Roopesh Peethambaran has threatened legal action against everyone who has tarnished his image, including Vinod Shornur, Anand Payyanur, Nivin Pauly and some media outlets. In a report published by the Times of India, he had reportedly said, “I will be moving the court and seeking damages for tarnishing my image. It will be against the media outlets as well as Vinod Shornur, Anand Payyanur and Nivin Pauly.” It may be mentioned here that Roopesh had apologised for his post but the producers of the film decided to take the matter to the Producers Council following a drop in the box office collections attributed to his negative comments. His Facebook post later read, “I realize that impulsive reaction was a mistake which hurt a lot of people. That was never my intention. I apologise for the pain I may have caused due to this. I am sorry.” Directed by Gautham Ramachandran, the film is the remake of the Kannada hit movie, Ulidavaru Kandanthe, written and directed Rakshit Shetty. The film stars Nivin Pauly in the lead role with Natarajan Subramaniam, Shraddha Srinath, Lakshmi Priyaa Chandramouli, Prakash Raj, Raj Bharath, Tulasi, Aadukalam Murugadoss, Elango Kumaravel, G. K. Reddy and Bhargav Ramakrishnan in supporting roles. The film is produced by Anand Kumar and Vinod Shornur under the banner Cast N Crew. Enanble Notification: NoTnm Marquee: No...

KollywoodSince the star has a wide fanbase in Kerala, the producers have decided to cash in and release the film in Malayalam.Digital Native Nivin Pauly_Richie.jpgThe Nivin Pauly starrer Richie hit the silver screens on December 8. When the project went on the floors, it was widely publicized that Richie would be a straight Tamil film for Nivin Pauly and that there would be no Malayalam version. However, the filmmakers later decided to release the Malayalam dubbed version as well. The lead star enjoys a huge fan base in Kerala following which it was decided to release it in Malayalam to cash in on this fact. On this decision, the co-producer of Richie, said, “We wanted to respect the director's vision and that's why the Malayalam version was held back initially. Since the release of the Malayalam version, we have been getting good reports and there were people who have watched Malayalam and Tamil.” It may be mentioned here that Nivin Pauly was seen in the 2013 film Neram, which was a bilingual released in Tamil as well as Malayalam. He then went on to act in a segment in Aviyal as well. Directed by Gautham Ramachandran, Richie stars Nivin Pauly in the lead role with the star cast including Natarajan Subramaniam, Shraddha Srinath, Elango Kumaravel, Lakshmi Priyaa Chandramouli, Prakash Raj, Raj Bharath, Tulasi, Aadukalam Murugadoss, G. K. Reddy, and Bhargav Ramakrishnan. B. Ajaneesh Loknath had composed the music for this venture with Pandi Kumar handling the camera and Athul Vijay editing it. The film has been bankrolled by Anand Kumar and Vinod Shornur under the banner Cast n' Crew. The film is the remake of the Kannada hit movie Ulidavaru Kandanthe by Rakshit Shetty. Directed by Gautham Ramachandran, the screenplay for it has been penned jointly by Rakshit Shetty and Gautham Ramachandran. Enanble Notification: NoTnm Marquee: No...

After the phenomenal success of Premam, Nivin Pauly has become a name to reckon with in Tamil Nadu. Cashing in on the popularity, the actor is keen on exploring Tamil market as well. He will be testing the waters with his first straight Tamil film Richie, a remake of the critically-acclaimed Kannada thriller Ulidavaru Kandanthe.

Coming to the big screen this December 1st is Richie, a Tamil language adaptation of a Kannada language game-changer - and Fantastic Fest alum - from 2014 called Ulidavaru Kandanthe (As Seen By the Rest). The Kannada language version made a major star of its writer/director/star Rakshit Shetty, and the remake rights were snapped up quickly for a Tamil language version. This Rashomon-esque thriller tries to uncover the mystery behind a murder at a Janmashtami celebration in a coastal town. The Tamil version is said to be a loose adaptation taking only a few key events and scenes from the original and reworking it to the new background location.  Richie also sees the Tamil language debut of Malayalam language actor Nivin Pauly, who is one...

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A thrilling mystery in several parts, As Seen By the Rest (Ulidavaru Kandante) is a bold leap forward for the cinema of Karnataka, India. The film is both completely comfortable in its own skin and with its identity as popular Indian cinema, and well aware of its influences, which it wears proudly on its sleeves. Writer/director/star Rakshit Shetty has delivered a bold and and confident sophomore feature after his well received Simple Agi Ondh Love Story from 2013, and his is a voice that deserves close attention.You may never have heard of the Kannada language, but their cinematic language is growing beyond their borders quickly.Sheetal Shetty plays Regina, a young and ambitious reporter pitching a series of articles to her editor that revolve around a...

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Hemalkasa to close London Indian Film Festival

The 2014 London Indian Film Festival, that will be held from July 10-17, unveiled its lineup. While Jeffrey Brown’s Sold will open the festival, Marathi-language film Hemalkasa directed by Samruddhi Porey will be screened as the closing film.

Featuring Nana Patekar, Sonali Kulkarni and Mohan Agashe; the film is a biopic that follows the selfless journey of Dr. Prakash Baba Amte and his wife Dr. Mandakini Amte, a couple who dedicated their lives to a project for the development of tribal people of Maharashtra. This is the world premiere of Hemalkasa.

Praveen Morchhale’s Barefoot to Goa, Amit V Masurkar’s Sulemani Keeda, Shilpa Ranade’s Goopi Gawaiiya Bagha Bajaiiya, Anup Singh’s Qissa, Kaushik Ganguly’s Apur Panchali and Kr Manoj’s Virgin Talkies are some of the well-known films that will be screened at the festival.

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Get ready London film fans! The fabulous London Indian Film Festival, running July 10th – 17th, will bring you an eclectic and cool mix of films! Now Europe’s largest platform for Indian cinema, the London Indian Film Festival returns to the Capital, in association with Pure Heaven, the British Film Institute, and official Hotel Partner Grange Hotels, celebrating the exploding movement of Indian Independent cinema and bringing to UK audiences a rare selection of cutting-edge films from some of the Indian subcontinent’s hottest independent talents. Going way beyond Bollywood, the festival presents a kaleidoscope of new films that challenge, shock, generate debate and present a more realistic view of India and the subcontinent today, in all its diversity.

The festival has many highlights and will showcase Emma Thompson’s Sold and Million Dollar Arm, which stars Jon Hamm and also boasts a bevy of Bollywood stars! The festival will stretch citywide,...