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With the success of “Kgf,” Kannada cinema has opened a floodgate of films that are set in the era just after Indian independence, which is the 1960s and 1970s. “Kgf” has allowed Kannada cinema to flourish and enter the pan-Indian cinema club, where most of the commercial films are released in all the South Indian languages and Hindi. “Kabzaa” comes under that category, and with the advent of action-oriented commercial films, this movie does not stay behind and makes maximum use of the genre. Directed by R. Chandru, the film is all about a man who is on a revenge spree after goons kill someone close to him. Will he be able to exact revenge, or will he die trying?

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The Story Of Arkeshwara

“Kabzaa” begins with a police commissioner named Bhargav Bakshi making an entry to a local park and being welcomed on his new appointment. The...

Prime Video today announced the global streaming premiere of Kannada action drama- Kabzaa, starring Upendra, Kichcha Sudeepa, and Shriya Saran. Directed and produced by R Chandru and co-produced by Anand Pandit, the film also features an unmissable cameo by Shiva Rajkumar, and rapturous background music by Ravi Basrur.

Starting off in 1942, before India’s independence, Kabzaa narrates the story of a simple man, who, owing to circumstances, transforms into the most dreaded gangster in the country in the years that follow. Arkeshwara (Upendra), the younger son of a slain freedom fighter, who also loses his elder brother to violence, experiences a tumultuous emotional past, and present.

The familial losses trigger a menacing rage in him, as he embarks on a rampage for revenge, eventually, making him the dreaded and undisputed king of the underworld.

Prime members can stream the film from April 14, in Kannada along with dubs in Tamil, Telugu,...

ReviewIt's about time Kannada cinema steps out of its ‘Kgf’ hangover, and perhaps ‘Kabzaa’ is the exact antidote it needs.Upendra in KabzaaHeard of the term ‘phrogging’? A quick Google search will reveal that it's the act of unethically living in another person's home without their permission. But should you wish for a visual demonstration, maybe try watching the behind-the-scenes footage of the Kgf films to spot writer-director R Chandru secretly living on Prashanth Neel's sets. Chandru, to his credit, has been patient enough to wait for team Kgf to vacate the premises before he can start shooting. And Prashanth Neel, being gracious enough, has left three of his best resources behind — Kgf’s second cinematographer Aj Shetty, art director Shiva Kumar, and music composer Ravi Basrur for those minor tweaks. Kabzaa, the eventual product that R Chandru managed to put together, isn't just a Kgf clone. It is...

Movies A period action drama, Kabzaa is set to be released in five languages including Kannada, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam.Twitter/ranjith_mickeyThe upcoming release of Kabzaa, a period action drama, has sparked a lot of excitement among audiences. Scheduled to hit theatres on March 17, the film has set high expectations among moviegoers and is set to be released in five languages, including Kannada, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam. According to Times of India, director R Chandru initially aimed to release the film in 6,000 theatres, but due to the simultaneous release of Shazam! Fury of the Gods, another highly anticipated Hollywood film, had to settle for 4,000. Single-screen theatres in Bengaluru have already begun taking reservations, with multiplexes expected to follow shortly. Early morning shows for Kabzaa are set to begin at 9.15 am in a city multiplex in Bengaluru, while single-screen halls will begin screening the film at either 10 or 10:30 am.

After enjoying the success of ‘Kgf: Chapter 1’ and ‘Kgf: Chapter -2’, ‘777 Charlie’ and ‘Kantara’, Kannada film industry is looking forward to the release of ‘Kabzaa’ movie this weekend and hopes to repeat the feat of the grand success at pan-India level.

A mega pre-release event will be held in Bengaluru on Tuesday evening which is expected to be graced by movie’s starcast Upendra, Kichcha Sudeepa and Dr. Shivarajkumar, among others.

The advance bookings for the movie, that is scheduled to release pan-India on March 17, are open.

The film’s team – Upendra and lead actress Shreya Saran, director and producer R. Chandru — has participated in promotional events for the movie in all metro cities.

The ‘Kabzaa’ team has claimed that the project is the “next big thing” in Indian cinema.

Chandru said that he got inspired to deliver a pan-India super-hit movie after witnessing the great success of...

The team of ‘Kabzaa’, yet another pan-India movie from Kannada film industry, has announced that Bollywood legend Amitabh Bachchan launched the trailer of the movie on Saturday.

R Chandru, the producer and director of the movie, commenting on Amitabh Bachchan’s tweet about the trailer release, said: “Thank you very much Sir. I am eternally grateful for your support sir. I feel so blessed today . Thank you very much sir.”

Earlier Chandru shared a special poster design of the film on his social media. The team has announced that the movie will be released worldwide on March 17.

Kabzaa features superstars Upendra, Kichcha Sudeepa and Shivarakumar. The film will be released in Kannada, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam languages.

Shreya Saran is the lead actress and Kgf series fame Ravi Basrur has composed music for the film. The teaser and songs of the movie have won the hearts of the fans...

‘Underworld Ka Kabzaa’ is getting bigger and bigger be it their poster, teaser or songs. Recently, the team organized a grand event in Bengaluru which turned out to be a massive hit, making the audience more curious about the film.

Today, makers announced the entry of Shivarajkumar in the film. He will be bringing his unique style of acting with Underworld Ka Kabzaa, the next big thing in Indian cinema. This has added further anticipation to the film whose trailer will be released tomorrow.

Looks like there is no stopping for Underworld Ka Kabzaa. The film is slated to have a Pan-India release on March 17th. With Shivarajkumar at the helm, audiences can pace themselves for an amazing experience.

The actor will be seen in a special role in the film. What’s interesting for the audiences is they will be kept on the hooks to unravel Shivarajkumar’s...

The song ‘Main Toh Chali Chali’ from the film ‘Underworld Ka Kabzaa’ was unveiled recently followed by a musical performance by Guru Kiran. The dance number was unveiled in the presence of the star cast, Upendra Rao, Shriya Saran and Shivaraj Kumar along with Anand Pandit and Alankar Pandian at Sidlaghatta Junior College in Bengaluru.

The foot-tapping lyrical number features Tanya Hope along with Upendera Rao. The song is a celebration of Arkeshwara’s powers and is choreographed by Jaani Master, who is known for designing the choreography for the song ‘Ra Ra Rakkamma’.

Speaking at the grand launch of the song, Anand Pandit shared: “‘Underworld Ka Kabzaa’ is a very special film for me as it marks my first project in the southern Industry. My idea has always been to capture the Indian Cinema and showcase the different cultures of our motherland. With ‘Underworld Ka Kabzaa’ receiving such positive...

Anand Pandit’s ‘Underworld Ka Kabzaa’ is grabbing a lot of eyeballs for its catchy tunes and gripping teaser. Being an R Chandru film, audiences can expect action, love, and full-on entertainment with Underworld Ka Kabzaa. The makers have left no stone unturned to make it a massy movie. Be it their songs, stunt sequences, or their dance number. Chinni Prakash who is known for giving iconic dance steps to his actors has choreographed the songs on underworld ka Kabzaa.

Speaking about the mastero, Shriya Saran shared, “I am a trained Kathak dancer and after 2 hours of practice and 3 days of the shoot we were done with the song and I truly enjoyed the choreography of Chini Sir.”

The actor further shares, “Chinni Prakesh sir is a legend. From Madhuri Dixit to Salman Khan everyone has that one signature move that has been choreographed by him. When I heard that...

Sandalwood‘Kabzaa’ is a pan-India film that is set to release in five languages including Kannada, Hindi, Telugu, Tamil and Malayalam.TwitterThe much-awaited Kannada movie Kabzaa, which is a pan-India release starring Upendra, Kichcha Sudeepa, and Shriya Saran, will be released on the silver screen on March 17. The release day also marks the birth anniversary of the late Kannada superstar Puneeth Rajkumar, who passed away after suffering a fatal cardiac arrest on October 29, 2021. Fans are eagerly awaiting the release of the film, which has two of Kannada cinema’s biggest stars in the lead. The movie's title song, which was released recently, garnered much praise online. Kabzaa is a pan-India film that is set to release in five languages including Kannada, Hindi, Telugu, Tamil and Malayalam. The teaser hints that Kabzaa is a gangster period drama set in the 1940s, by presenting Upendra and Kicha Sudeep in rugged looks. Kabzaa...

The much-awaited Kannada movie, ‘Kabzaa’, which is a pan-India release starring Upendra, Kichcha Sudeepa, and Shriya Saran, will be released on the silver screen on March 17. The day also marks the birth anniversary of the late Kannada superstar Puneeth Rajkumar.

Fans are celebrating the announcement from the film’s team. The movie’s title song, which was released recently, has become an instant hit among the audience. The movie’s posters and rushes have also garnered love and affection.

‘Kabzaa’ is directed by the acclaimed director R. Chandru, who has delivered a number of superhits. The film has already earned its place on IMDb’s list of most-awaited movies.

After the success of Kgf, Kgf 2, 777 Charlie and Vikrant Rona, Kannada film industry is all set to release another big action entertainer titled ‘Kabzaa’. The film directed by R Chandru stars Upendra Rao, Kichcha Sudeepa, Shriya Saran, Manoj Bajpayee and Nawab Shah.

While the film is set to release in 7 languages including Kannada, the makers released a teaser a day before Upendra’s birthday. The teaser was released by none other than Rana Daggubati who has become a popular name all across India.

‘Kabzaa’, is a period film about the rise of gangsters in India, set between 1947 to 1984. It revolves around a freedom fighter’s son who gets entrapped in a mafia world. The film is touted to be a big scale action film, perfect for a theatrical viewing experience.

Says the director, “The film has already created a lot of buzz and we wanted to treat our fans...