Kannada cinema blends folklore, social critique, and popular storytelling, balancing art-house traditions with mass-oriented blockbusters. Its dual identity makes it one of the most versatile industries in India.

Exploring the origins of Kaadubettu Shiva during the Kadamba dynasty era, it delves into the untamed wilderness and forgotten lore surrounding his past.

Rishab Shetty in Kantara: A Legend - Chapter 1 (2025)

When greed paves the way for betrayal, scheming and murder, a young tribal reluctantly dons the traditions of his ancestors to seek justice.

In the 1970s, a gangster named Rocky goes undercover as a slave to assassinate the owner of a notorious gold mine known as the Kolar Gold Fields.

Archana Jois and Yash in K.G.F: Chapter 1 (2018)

Dharma is stuck in a rut with his negative and lonely lifestyle and spends each day in the comfort of his loneliness. A pup named Charlie enters his life and gives him a new perspective towards it.

In the blood-soaked Kolar Gold Fields, Rocky's name strikes fear into his foes, while the government sees him as a threat to law and order. Rocky must battle threats from all sides for unchallenged supremacy.

In a quiet village, a boy's innocent crush unleashes strange events that have everyone convinced he's brought a ghost along with his feelings

Manu and Priya hail from a middle-class background and fall in love. When circumstances land Manu in jail, his relationship with Priya is put in jeopardy.

Rakshit Shetty and Rukmini Vasanth in Saptha Sagaradaache Ello - Side A (2023)

A dutiful son, a prince in his fathers' eyes, retains his purity of character despite the many challenges thrown his way.

A young man's search for meaningful memories leads to a discovery that may transform his relationship with his father.

Akshay loves two girls simultaneously, hiding the truth from them and his strict father, causing chaos.

Love you Muddu is a Romantic drama film starring Siddu N, Rajesh Nataranga and reshmaa L.

Set in a bygone era, this gripping tale unfolds in the coastal paradise of Goa, where a powerful drug cartel pulls the strings behind a facade of sun-soaked beaches and vibrant culture.

A paranormal investigator based in Helsinki ventures to Kerala to probe a series of mysterious deaths during a reality TV show shoot and confronts an unspeakable entity from a Dravidian cult practice, lurking on a mysterious island.

10 years later, Manu gets released from jail and starts to build his life again. However, the memories of Priya haunt him and he is forced to enter her life again. A new life with Surabhi and memories of Priya along with it form plot.

Rakshit Shetty in Sapta Sagaradaache Ello: Side B (2023)

A man suffering from insomnia is tricked into buying a drug, Lucia, that makes his desires come true in his dreams, blurring the line between fantasy and reality.

Set in the backdrop of the coastal and cultural city of modern-day Mangaluru, Hari and his soulmate Shiva rise together to great heights only to face off as bitter enemies resulting to their own downfall and destruction.

Rishab Shetty and Raj B. Shetty in Garuda Gamana Vrishabha Vahana (2021)

In Bijapur, an orphaned auto driver falls in love and follows a girl into college, where playful revenge against bullies takes many twists, can the wisdom of the city's monuments turn conflict into love, respect, and harmony?

Five migrant workers from the North East, employed by a restaurant owner aspiring for a fine dining establishment, face a tragic turn when one of them meets an untimely demise under mysterious circumstances within the restaurant premises.

Takes on significant issues surrounding the caste system and the struggles faced by lower-class individuals, all while weaving in elements of love and humanity.

Muttu seeks his deceitful friend Ramesh in Bengaluru, becoming entangled in the city's dark underworld. His journey through challenges involves action, emotions, love, friendship, and a search for justice.

Dia takes three years to confess her feelings to Rohith but after a terrible accident, she is told he does not survive. Later, when she starts seeing Adi, she finds out that Rohith is still alive.

Pruthvi Ambaar, Dheekshith Shetty, and Kushi in Dia (2020)

A son's rebellion against his father's strict moral code leads to a tense adventure. Kristy challenges Constable Mahadevaiah's unwavering honesty as he pursues his own path.

Athishay dreams of becoming a music director. Anu is kind-hearted. Athishay wants a woman matching his musical heartbeat. Anu seeks a genuine, selfless man. In a twist, they marry but continue seeking true love.

A troubled police officer returns to his full potential when he finds out that his wife is being targeted, travel with him in his journey of saving his wife.

Two lifelong friends make an unconventional decision to marry the same man, testing the boundaries of their friendship as they navigate love, marriage, and shared romance in modern society.

Kirik Party is the story of a gang of mischievous students, lead by the protagonist Karna (Rakshit Shetty), who has just joined an engineering college.

When archeologist Dr. Gunkimath dies out of heart attack the suspicions around his death raises a lot of speculations and doubts stating it could be a cold blooded murder, that might link with a century year old artifact.

College sweethearts Sid and Anahita's enduring romance spans decades, weathering life's ups and downs with unwavering love and cherished memories.

Ankita Amar and Vihan Gowda in Ibbani Tabbida Ileyali (2024)

A journey of a man discovering himself, finding love and fighting for his motherland. Can he hold the fort on all three gates?

The film is about Venkob Rao (Anant Nag), a middle class simpleton ailing with Alzheimer's, who goes missing. His son, Shiva (Rakshit Shetty) is a career driven person, who is forced to pause his hectic life to search for his father. Sahana (Shruti Hariharan), a doctor who takes care of Venkob Rao also gets involved. In his search for his father, he finds a lot more than he set out to find.

A poacher who conquered the jungles of South India and became the subject of the biggest manhunt of India.

A 1990s tale inspired by the lost treasure of Karnataka's Kadamba dynasty. Their first king Mayura Sharma's legacy intertwines with Maari, a deity said to guard the hidden riches.

In a misty mountain estate, three daughters-in-law have died mysteriously. When Jaji marries into the Ayyana Mane family, she faces dark secrets, possible curses, and a deadly threat-supernatural or human.

Manasi Sudhir, Akshay Nayak, and Kushee Ravi in Ayyana Mane (2025)

Bigg Boss Kannada is a reality show based on the Hindi show Bigg Boss which too was based on the original Dutch Big Brother. A number of contestants (known as "housemates") live in a purpose-built house and are isolated from the rest of the world. Each week, housemates nominate two of their fellow housemates for eviction, and the housemates who receives the most nominations would face a public vote. Eventually, one housemate would leave after being "convicted" from the House. In the final week, there were five housemates remaining, and the public voted for who they wanted to win. Housemates are overseen by a mysterious person known as 'Bigg Boss', whose only presence in the house is through his voice.

After his wife vanishes following a deadly accident, Rohith reports her missing. When police find her, he insists the woman isn't really his wife.

Follows major criminal investigations from the time the crime is reported until the suspect gets captured.

A priest's son clashes with a wealthy builder's daughter. Hurt by the encounter, she plots revenge through seduction, leading their lives to intertwine.

Nandini is a supernatural Telugu soap opera. The story revolves around Nandini (shape shifting snake) and Rajashekhar, a rich business man's family. The show narrates the story of a family cursed by a snake.

Girish Karnad, Narasimha Raju, Vijayakumar, Khushbu Sundar, Gayatri Jayaraman, Sivakumar, Sachu, Keerthi, Vijayalakshmi, Malavika Wales, Nithya Ram, Rahul Ravi, Baby Adhitri, Sri Anvesh Uppuluri, Ramesh Pandit, Thameem Ansari, Shabnam, Manjula, Kiran, Meena, and Padmini in Nandhini (2017)

Bhargavi, a bold lawyer, fights for justice against JP Patil, unaware he's her future father-in-law. Amid love, rivalry, and family drama, a fierce battle unfolds.

Bramhagantu is a kannada drama television series which narrates the story of geetha, an overweight girl, who has a helpful nature.

Shravani, a determined IAS aspirant, is forced into marriage with Tejaswi, a man considered unlucky. As her ambitions clash with her unexpected married life, Shravani must decide whether to fight against fate or embrace the challenges destiny has placed before her.

Divya Wagukar and RK Chandan in Mangalyam Tantunanena (2018)

Parinitha, Samyudyata and Kalyani battle injustice in this courtroom drama with political satire. As CSP fights corruption, will justice prevail?

A dreamy-eyed Bhoomi enters a marriage of convenience with Ajith after tragedy strikes. Will they discover unexpected strength in their unlikely alliance?

An ageing mother is worried about her only son, Harsha, who doesn't believe in marriage and has no intentions of giving up his wayward lifestyle.

Raj Kiran, Sarah Annaih, and Ranjani Raghavan in Kannadathi (2020)

A wealthy businessman enters a marriage of convenience with an educated middle-class woman ten years his junior. Can their arranged relationship turn into true love?

When Maddy and Aneri find themselves sharing a home, things get chaotic . With Mint and Jigar joining the mix, their journey becomes a whirl wind of unpredictable adventures and camaraderie.

Two sisters navigate treachery and illusions in their married lives, supporting each other through lies and crises until their worlds face upheaval.

Follow the mesmerizing tale of Lord Shiva, the Supreme God, from being an ascetic to a family man after he marries Parvati - a union that shaped the universe.

5 years after Humble Politician Nograj becomes a MLA, he aims higher-Chief Minister. Nograj has to spin a new web to get the ultimate seat with twists and turns of Resort Politics, Floor Test, Power Play, Big Boss feels and Russian Mafia.

Prakash Belawadi and Danish Sait in Humble Politiciann Nograj (2022)

Abandoned by her father, Sneha vows to become an IAS officer and restore her mother Puttakka's pride. Amidst her struggles, she falls in love with Kanti, the son of Bangaramma and a local goon.

Leela, a bubbly girl, marries a much older widower AJ, who is a perfectionist. Given the age difference, will Leela win over AJ and his three daughters-in-law?

It explores different stories set in a place and see how each of their paths leads to 'Ekam'; defined not as one, but where everything comes together as one.

Teerthankar Prasad, a corporator, dreams of becoming an MLA, which makes the colony's vote important for him. He gets close to Sumana under the pretext of helping her.

The story of the series is based on the life of God Shani, who is known for his wrath. The serial also shows Vishnu and Shiva as Shani's mentors. It shows Shani's tough childhood, friendship with Hanuman and his return as Karmfaldaata.

Shantham Papam is an show that will give the thrill seekers just what they crave for every episode takes the viewers through shocking stories of merciless crimes and heartless criminals.

Geetha is the story of a bright and young girl who endures hardships at the hands of an influential man. Strong and confident of herself, she challenges her circumstances and stands up for herself. Geetha is living in a house that doesn't want her, with a husband who doesn't love her. Can she make her house, her home? Can she fight her fate and turn it around?

Inchara does not have a degree but desperately needs a job, when a series of events lands her one at Agastya Enterprises where the Rathod family scion Agastya works, a man she detests.

Inspired from the true incidents occurred in Bengaluru - 1983, Kaiva brings the visual grandeur of Old Bengaluru showing the lights of world famous Bengaluru Karaga and the dark underworld of the city as well.

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