Shankar Guru

The Kannada film industry is experiencing a golden era, with blockbusters like 'K.G.F' and 'Kantara' achieving global acclaim. Legendary actors Dr. Rajkumar and Vishnuvardhan laid the foundation, while stars like Shivarajkumar, Kichcha Sudeep, and Yash continue to captivate audiences with innovative stories and powerful performances, ensuring a bright future for regional cinema.

As the D-Day approaches and the team of 'Badava Rascal' braces itself for a release, ETimes Kannada caught up with director shankar guru to discuss the making of the film, the apparent element of "friendship" in the film, and more.

Debutant director shares his journey into film making and why he chose Dhananjaya as his first hero

Dhananjaya's action mode for Badva Rascal

Ajith and Shalini marked their 24th anniversary with a special celebration in Chennai. Fans enjoyed the photos shared from the event. The internet buzzed with old videos and interview clips of the couple.

Featuring Dhananjaya, film's director shankar guru, and music composer Vasuki Vaibhav, the video is an amusing, and fictional, take on the making of the song.

Dheeren Ramkumar, the grandson of legendary Dr. Rajkumar and son of actor Ramkumar, made his debut recently in the much-publicized film 'Shiva 143'. Released in theatres on August 26, the Anil Kumar directorial was the Kannada remake of the hit Telugu film 'RX 100'. Dheeren was paired with Manvitha Kamath in the film. Much before the movie's release, the intimate chemistry between the lead actors in the film and the song 'Male Haniye' were huge attractions and talking points adding as publicity for the film, but still, the film fizzled at the box office and is now available to stream on an OTT platform, less than a month after its release.

shankar guru’s debut vehicle will be a fun entertainer, with the actor in the lead

Senior actor Rangayana Raghu, who plays Dhananjaya's father in the film, is especially chuffed about the response the film has received.

The industry assumes you would take up only a certain genre of films because you are a woman

The film is slated to release on the 24th of December and the team has already adopted many creative methods to promote the film, along with timely song releases on the internet.

The film, releasing this weekend, sees Nagabhushan and Poornachandra Mysore playing Dhananjaya’s friends. The best part was, it didn’t feel like acting, they say

The composer is likely to do a script penned by Vetri Maaran

The actor, who has enthralled audiences as Daali, Tiger Seena and ACP Samrat, has earned fans from different sections of society

When Gurukiran's singing faced objection, Shivarajkumar supported the singer

They are actors Rangayana Raghu and Thara Anuradha whose characters, he says, will resonate with younger audiences

Tamil anthology 'Victim' is set to premiere on OTT on August 5, the streamer announced on Tuesday. The series features segments directed by filmmakers Chimbudevan, Rajesh M, PA Ranjith, and Venkat Prabhu.

Amitabh Bachchan, who was last seen in the Kannada film Amruthadhare, will interact with the Hollywood filmmaker Steven Spielberg tomorrow

Acting with friends was not only like a celebration for the debutant producer, but also a lesson in the business of film-making

The young actor is the new face of a marathon, like his late uncle and Kannada superstar Puneeth Rajkumar was

The film has become popular even before its release, and is being called the common man's film since fans have been planning unique promotional activities.

The first glimpse of Badava Rascal was released today

The film is set to release on December 24 as a festive treat for fans

Dhananjaya fans had another fun update from his upcoming film Badava Rascal. The team released the first video song for all.

We take a look at her journey on her birth anniversary

This is the actor's maiden home production

Actor Kamal Haasan after tasting success once again in 2022 with 'Vikram', started shooting for his film 'Indian 2' directed by Shankar. The film went on floors last year and the shooting for the film is almost nearing its end. The cast and crew are currently in Johannesburg in South Africa.

He breathed his last at K C G General Hospital. He was 88. He leaves behind a wife, daughter and son.

A few weeks ago, actor Siddharth had a meeting with the crew of 'Manjummel Boys,' following the film's remarkable success in Tamil Nadu. Siddharth took to Instagram last evening to share insights from their interaction. He posted a photo alongside 'Manjummel Boys' director Chidambaram, referring to their team as 'Chithha.'