Naveen Shankar

Kannada drama 'Kshetrapati', a rural socio-political saga, is finally arriving on JioHotstar on February 26, 2026. The film, starring Naveen Shankar, chronicles an engineering student's return to his village to confront agrarian struggles and corporate exploitation. He rallies farmers for direct marketing, supported by a journalist, in a fight for fair returns.

Naveen Shankar who made his debut in 2018 with 'Gultoo' got good reviews for his performance and was expected to see in a good line-up of films but fortunately or unfortunately he had a 5-year gap for his second release, 'Dharani Mandala Madhyadolage', directed by debutant Sridhar Shikaripura.

The Gultoo hero is on a roll

Actor Naveen Shankar is making his second movie in Sandalwood after the success of 'Gultu'.

Pyate Hudugir Halli Life is about girls living in a village without modern amenities

Naveen Shankar's journey towards becoming an actor has been slow but rewarding. Recently honored for his role in Dharani Mandala Madhyadolage, he focuses on quality over quantity in film choices. He emphasizes the importance of gripping stories and strong characters. He is set to appear alongside Kannada star Shivarajkumar in an upcoming film.

Naveen, who grew up in a traditional north Karnataka household, expresses gratitude for being raised in a family that values festivals, traditions and strong belief systems

Lead actor Naveen Shankar makes his debut with the film

Here's some good news for Aishani Shetty fans. The actress has been roped in an untitled film opposite the Gultoo actor Naveen Shankar.

Hondisi Bareyiri, set to release on February 10, marks the debut of Ramenahalli Jagannatha who is originally from an engineering background.

The team shared a selfie annoucing the completion of shoot

The actor is also teaming up with Dhananjaya in Hoysala in a never-seen-before avatar

The actor has resumed shooting for Dharani Mandala Madhyadolage

The talented actor talks about his upcoming roles and the diversity he has managed to achieve in his pursuits.

The celebrity premiere of Face 2 Face saw many people from the industry in attendance

He also has a series of films in the pipeline that will see him explore his acting skills through the variety of characters he gets to play.

My character journeys over 12 years. So I go from being a teenager, college student and a married man.

The actor has urged his followers to not miss the movie