Kannada Stars Battle for Year-End Screen Dominance
Rishab Shetty's Kantara emerges as 2025's biggest hit, sparking a fierce year-end showdown among Kannada cinema's top stars. Discover the films vying for audience attention.
Rishab Shetty's Kantara emerges as 2025's biggest hit, sparking a fierce year-end showdown among Kannada cinema's top stars. Discover the films vying for audience attention.
Kannada superstar Upendra discusses sustaining the industry's global momentum, the shift from star power to ideas, and his fascination with AI's creative potential in an exclusive interview.
Actress Sapthami Gowda shares her heartfelt journey with Bangalore Times, from childhood reader to featured personality, marking a personal and professional evolution intertwined with Bengaluru's pulse.
The Indian film industry saw a historic shift in 2025 with five movies crossing ₹500 crore globally, amassing over ₹3400 crore. Discover the blockbusters that redefined success.
Ranveer Singh faces backlash & FIRs for mimicking Kantara's sacred Daiva at IFFI Goa. We explain the controversy, Rishab Shetty's response, and the deep cultural sensitivity involved. Read more.
Actress Rukmini Vasanth reveals her initial anxiety about playing a manipulative character in 'Kantara: Chapter 1', fearing industry backlash against young actresses in grey roles. Discover her journey.
Actress Rukmini Vasanth and actor Dhruv Vikram discuss Mammootty's bold serial killer role in 'Kalamkaval'. The film has earned Rs 34.80 crores in India. Read more about the industry's reaction.
Rishab Shetty addresses discomfort over mimicry of sacred Daivas from Kantara, following Ranveer Singh's IFFI act. He urges respect for cultural elements. Read more.
Kantara star Rukmini Vasanth reveals she is in talks for Hindi film projects. The actress, riding high on her success, is excited to challenge herself in Bollywood. Read more about her journey and future plans.
Rishab Shetty addresses the controversy over Ranveer Singh mimicking sacred Chamundi Daiva from Kantara at IFFI. He expresses discomfort and calls for respect towards cultural traditions. Details inside.
Despite hits like Kantara & Pushpa, small South films avoid costly Hindi releases. Experts cite high marketing costs & niche themes. Discover the OTT strategy.
Actor Rishab Shetty visited Barebail in Mangaluru for a Varahi Panjurli Daiva Kola to fulfill a vow made before Kantara's release. He was joined by family and the Hombale Films team.
Google reveals India's most searched films of 2025. Mohit Suri's Saiyaara leads, while a 2016 drama makes a shocking comeback. See the full list and the stories behind the searches.
Ranveer Singh faces a police complaint for mimicking a 'Kantara' ritual. Plus, updates on Kartik Aaryan, Aamir Khan, Amitabh-Jaya, and Smriti Mandhana's wedding. Dive into the latest Bollywood buzz!
A legal complaint accuses Ranveer Singh of hurting religious sentiments by mimicking a sacred 'Kantara' scene at IFFI Goa, despite his public apology. Read the full story.
A Bengaluru advocate files a police complaint against Ranveer Singh for allegedly mocking the sacred Daiva tradition from Kantara. The actor has since apologised. Read the full story.
Bengaluru advocate files police complaint against Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh for allegedly hurting religious sentiments through his mimicry of 'Kantara'. The High Grounds police have acknowledged the complaint.
Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh served couple goals in red at a wedding. Meanwhile, Ranveer issued a public apology for mimicking Kantara's Chamundi Daiva. Details inside.
Ranveer Singh issues a public apology for his Kantara act at IFFI Goa. Meanwhile, Ajith Kumar prays at Batu Caves for racing success. Dive into the day's top entertainment stories.
Ranveer Singh apologizes after facing backlash for mimicking Daivas at IFFI Goa's closing ceremony. Details on the complaint and the Bhoota Kola ritual from 'Kantara'.
Ranveer Singh issues a public apology after facing severe criticism for mimicking a sacred scene from 'Kantara' at IFFI 2025. The incident ignites a debate on cultural sensitivity. Read more.
Ranveer Singh issues apology on Instagram after his mimicry of Rishab Shetty's Kantara scene at IFFI 2025 sparked backlash. He clarifies his intent was to praise the performance.
Bollywood star Ranveer Singh issues a public apology to Kannada actor Rishab Shetty for mimicking a Kantara scene at IFFI Goa, clarifying his intent was to praise the performance. Read the full story.
Ranveer Singh issues a public apology for his 'unnecessary' performance at IFFI 2025, clarifying his intent was to honor Rishab Shetty's work in Kantara. Read the full story.
Actor Ranveer Singh issues a public apology after backlash for calling a goddess a 'female ghost' during IFFI 2025. Hindu group files police complaint. Details inside.
Ranveer Singh makes a surprise appearance at the 'Dhurandhar' music launch in Mumbai, creating a buzz as the Kantara remake controversy continues. Watch the video here!
Hindu Janajagruti Samiti files police complaint against Bollywood star Ranveer Singh for allegedly mocking Goddess Chamundadevi at IFFI Goa. Demands public apology and investigation.
At CII Big Picture Summit 2025, Rajkummar Rao critiqued algorithm-driven content, praised Kantara's Rishabh Shetty, and expressed his longing for authentic storytelling. Read his full take.
At IFFI 2025, Rishab Shetty reportedly asked Ranveer Singh not to mimic Kantara's 'Daiva Chavundi'. Ranveer's act, calling it a 'female ghost', sparked a major backlash. Read the full story.
Ranveer Singh ignites controversy by mimicking Kantara's sacred 'Daiva Chavundi' scene at IFFI Goa 2025, calling it a 'female ghost'. Public outrage erupts over cultural insensitivity. Read the full story.