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Mumbai: The National Commission for Women (NCW) has issued a final notice to Nora Fatehi after the actor failed to appear despite repeated summons over the controversy surrounding alleged obscenity in the song 'Sarke Chunar Teri Sarke' from the Kannada film 'KD: The Devil'. The commission did not accept Nora's response through her lawyer, and asked her to appear in person before the panel. NCW has set April 27 as the next hearing date. "A final opportunity has been granted to Nora Fatehi to a ...Read More >
Nora Fatehi and Badshah release 'Sajan Re', a genre-blending summer anthem featuring hip-hop beats, melodic vocals and a vibrant music video. A new summer anthem has arrived, bringing together global performer Nora Fatehi and hitmaker Badshah in Sajan Re, a track that blends swagger with melody and marks a fresh creative turn for both artists. A Genre-Blending Collaboration Sajan Re stands out as a high-energy track that merges desi hip-hop with a vibrant melodic groove. Driven by Badshah's s ...Read More >
A case has been registered, and police have launched an investigation. ShowQuick Read Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed * Kannada actor Niranjan was assaulted with a beer bottle in Bengaluru early March 28, 2026 * He was attacked near Mantri Alliance on Uttarahalli Road after stopping near Canton Bar & Kitchen * Unidentified men verbally abused and physically assaulted Niranjan, causing head injuries Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Switch To Beeps Mode Bengaluru: A Kanna ...Read More >
Talking about similarities in Dhurandhar The Revenge and his film, titled D-Saheb, Santosh claims, "The fictional main character has been copied. In my story, a young boy's family gets attacked by criminals and he takes revenge. The son of a former Army officer, he kills 10 people and is arrested. But impressed with his courage, the national security advisor sends him to Pakistan as a RAW agent to finish terrorism. Aditya Dhar is very smart, he has taken only the main lines of my movie and added ...Read More >
An explosive video of Suman Mandanna, mother of Rashmika Mandanna, making allegations against Rakshit Shetty and his family is doing rounds on social media. It comes weeks after Rashmika Mandanna's marriage to Vijay Deverakonda. However, it is an old video of her interview with a Kannada news channel and it is now being circulated by fans on social media. A relationship that began on a film set Rashmika and Rakshit first met while working on the 2016 Kannada blockbuster Kirik Party. Their on- ...Read More >
A cloud of grief has descended over the Kannada film industry following a devastating tragedy in the family of KGF Chapter 2 co-director Keerthan Nadagouda. What should have been an ordinary day turned into a nightmare when his young son lost his life in a tragic lift accident. As per Kannada Prabha, Kirtan Nadagouda and his wife, Samriddhi Patel, lost their four-and-a-half-year-old son, Chiranjeevi Sonarsh K. Nadagouda, after the child accidentally got trapped inside a lift. The incident unf ...Read More >
After the IFFI moment, actor-director Rishab Shetty speaks on the sanctity of the DaivaIn what can be seen as his first response to Ranveer Singh mim icking the Daiva at IFFI Goa, Kantara actor-director Rishab Shet ty addressed the issue while speaking at The Behindwoods Gold Medal ceremony in Chennai. Without naming Ranveer directly, Rishab reflected on the risks of reducing deeply rooted cultural and spiritual traditions to performative pop culture. Making a film like Kantara involves a certai ...Read More >
Bengaluru: MaestroI laiyaraaja will hold a special concert here next month to mark 50 years of his musical journey, coinciding with the silver jubilee celebrations of the Akshaya Patra Foundation. The event, titled 'Ilaiyaraaja 50: A Legendary Musical Journey', will be held on January 10, 2026, at the NICE Grounds in Madavara. The concert will support 'Music for Meals', an initiative of the Akshaya Patra Foundation that leverages music-led programmes to raise awareness and mobilise support for ...Read More >
Tamil film actor Abhinay, who starred along with actor Dhanush in his debut film Thulluvadho Illamai, passed away at his residence in the city early on Monday morning. He was 44. Abhinay, who had been battling liver problems for quite some time, was residing alone and had continued to work, despite his poor health condition, because of financial constraints. It may be recalled that actors Dhanush and KPY Bala had extended financial assistance to the late actor for his medical treatment. Abhi ...Read More >
Mangaluru: Rishab Shetty's magnum opus Kantara: A Legend - Chapter 1 continues its dream run at the box office, grossing over ₹800 crore worldwide within just 25 days of release. The sequel to the 2022 cultural phenomenon Kantara has now emerged as the highest-grossing Indian film of 2025, surpassing Chhaava's lifetime collection. According to early trade estimates, the film collected approximately ₹10 crore on Day 25, taking its India total to ₹589 crore across all languages. The film's strong ...Read More >
Mumbai Oct 25 (SocialNews.XYZ) Aside from being a Sandalwood heartthrob, Rishab Shetty is also a perfect family man. For the 'Kantara' actor, Diwali 2025 was all about creating 'a lifetime of memories' with his loved ones. Rishab took to social media and dropped a couple of festive photos with his better half, Pragathi Rishab Shetty, son Ranvit Shetty, and daughter Raadya Shetty. All four of them were seen looking Diwali-ready in stunning ethnic attire. Posting pics from the Diwali celebration ...Read More >
Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. The new Indian blockbuster Kantara Chapter 1 has crossed the $80 million-mark at the global box office in two weeks since it first hit theatres on October 2. According to Comscore data, the Kannada mythological drama closed its second weekend at $69.3 million and ranked as the eighth top-grossing film worldwide for the weekend ending October 12. The Indian film completed fifteen days at the global ticket windows on October 15 ...Read More >
Noted Kannada theatre artist and comedian Raju Talikote passed away at the age of 62 after suffering a heart attack at a private hospital in Manipal, Udupi district. Talikote, who was in Udupi for a film shoot, reportedly suffered the cardiac arrest on Sunday night and was admitted to the hospital, where he breathed his last the following evening. His last rites will be held on Tuesday at his native Chikka Sindagi in Sindagi taluk, Vijayapura district, according to sources close to the family. ...Read More >
Indian actor and comedian Raju Talikote has died. He was 62. Talikote, best known for being a participant of Big Boss Kannada in season 7, died from a heart attack on Monday. According to The Indian Express, he suffered the heart attack on set of a film being shot in Karnataka, India. He was admitted to Kasturba Hospital close to 1:30 AM on Sunday. Despite a successful angioplasty, he died a few hours later. The Dy Chief Minister of Karnataka, D.K. Shivakumar, gave a statement honoring his me ...Read More >
Bengaluru: Deputy chief minister DK Shivakumar has dismissed allegations of being behind the shutdown of Kannada reality series Bigg Boss' studio in Bidadi. The popular TV show is hosted by Kannada film actor Kichcha Sudeep.The studio, housed at Jolly Wood Studios and Adventures, was sealed off following a notice served by the Karnataka State Pollution Control Board (KSPCB) over violations of environmental rules."I had no role to play in this entire episode and was apprised of the development by ...Read More >
Mumbai: Trolls have often targeted actress Rashmika Mandanna for looking down upon Kannada film industry after finding work in Telugu and Hindi film industry. Now, rumours claim that Rashmika has been banned by the Kannada producers. Breaking her silence on ban rumours, Rashmika, who is currently promoting her upcoming film 'Thamma', smiled and said, "So far, I have not been banned. So, yeah..." When asked if she has seen Rishab Shetty's 'Kantara: Chapter 1', the actress said, she saw the fil ...Read More >
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], October 2 (ANI): Rishab Shetty's highly awaited prequel, 'Kantara Chapter 2' has finally arrived in theatres and fans can't keep calm. With a pan-India release, the film has once again taken the audience back to the theatres, with first reactions already flooding social media platforms. Amid the craze, fans in large numbers also lined up at theatres in Bengaluru, reflecting the craze for the film. In visuals from Bengaluru, a cinema hall could be seen decked up w ...Read More >
Bengaluru: Rishab Shetty's highly awaited prequel, 'Kantara Chapter 2', has finally arrived in theatres, and fans can't keep calm. With a pan-India release, the film has once again taken the audience back to the theatres, with first reactions already flooding social media platforms. Amid the craze, fans in large numbers also lined up at theatres in Bengaluru, reflecting the craze for the film. In visuals from Bengaluru, a cinema hall could be seen decked up with flowers, decorations, and poste ...Read More >
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], October 2 (ANI): Rishab Shetty highly awaited prequel, Kantara Chapter 2 has finally arrived in theatres and fans cant keep calm. With a pan-India release, the film has once again taken the audience back to the theatres, with first reactions already flooding social media platforms. Amid the craze, fans in large numbers also lined up at theatres in Bengaluru, reflecting the craze for the film. In visuals from Bengaluru, a cinema hall could be seen decked up with f ...Read More >
Popular theatre artist and filmmaker Yashwant Sardeshpande passed away on Monday morning after suffering a heart attack. He was 60. The veteran theatre artist was in Dharwad on Sunday morning, where he performed a play. He arrived in Bangalore on Monday morning and was later rushed to the Fortis Hospital due to the attack. He passed at 10 am on September 29. Who was Yashwant Sardeshpande? Yashwant Sardeshpande was born in Ukkali village in Basavana Bagevadi taluk of Bijapur district in Karnat ...Read More >
With Bigg Boss Tamil Season 9 gearing up for its grand premiere on October 5, speculation around the much-awaited contestant lineup is gaining momentum. Social media is buzzing with leaked names and fan theories, and the latest names to surface are actress Teju Ashwini and model Viyana.Teju Ashwini is an Indian actress and model best known for her performances in Tamil web series like Kalyana Samayal Saadham and films including Kaathu Vaakula Rendu Kaadhal (2022), Moondram Kan, and Blackmail. If ...Read More >
The makers of Kantara Chapter 1 announced on Saturday that they have cancelled their promotional event in Chennai, which was scheduled for Sunday, following the stampede at the TVK chief and actor Vijay's rally in Tamil Nadu's Karur. The incident left at least 41 people dead and several others injured. The statement from Hombale Films read, "In view of the recent unfortunate incident, we have decided to cancel our Kantara Chapter 1 promotional event scheduled in Chennai tomorrow. We believe thi ...Read More >
Bengaluru: In a shocking turn of events, Sandalwood couple Upendra Rao and Priyanka Upendra became victims of a ruthless digital scam. What began as a routine day quickly spiralled into a nightmare when fraudsters hacked their phones, impersonated trusted couriers, and unleashed a deceptive campaign to swindle money from their contacts. Some of their family and friends transferred money to the fraudsters, forcing the couple to fight back and raise alarm before more damage could be done. Fraudste ...Read More >
1. Karnataka HC declines to interfere with government's invitation to Banu Mushtaq to inaugurate Mysuru Dasara 2025 The High Court of Karnataka on September 15 declined to interfere with the State Government's decision to invite writer and activist Banu Mushtaq, whose collection of Kannada short stories translated to English won the international Booker award 2025, to inaugurate the Mysuru Dasara festival, which begins on September 22. A division bench passed the order while dismissing petitio ...Read More >
The Karnataka government has capped movie ticket prices at Rs 200 across all theaters, including multiplexes, excluding taxes, through an amendment to the Karnataka Cinema (Control) Rules, 2014. This decision, finalized after reviewing stakeholder feedback, exempts premium multi-screen cinemas with 75 seats or less. The Karnataka government on Friday issued notification, amending the Karnataka Cinema (Control) Rules, 2014 and fix ticket price in all theatres in the state, including multiplexes, ...Read More >
Diljit Dosanjh took to his Instagram handle and shared a video in which he shared glimpse of his recording session. Diljit Dosanjh is one of the most demanded actor cum singer. He has recently added another feather to his cap as he lent his voice for the much-awaited Kantara: Chapter 1. Diljit took to social media to share his excitement about being part of the film's musical journey. He also called Rishab Shetty his 'big brother'. Taking to his Instagram handle, Diljit Dosanjh shared a video ...Read More >
Mumbai, Sep 12 (SocialNews.XYZ) Punjabi heartthrob Diljit Dosanjh has been constantly expanding his horizons. He recently joined forces with Sandalwood sensation Rishabh Shetty for his much-awaited prequel "Kantara: Chapter 1". Diljit and Rishabh shared a joint post where the two were seen greeting each other with affection before moving on to a fruitful musical session. These two also indulged in a fun chat after wrapping up their work for the day. The project marks Diljit's primary associatio ...Read More >
Mumbai: Trishala Dutt, actor Sanjay Dutt's daughter from his first wife Richa Sharma, on Monday shared a cryptic note on parents choosing 'family image' over mental health. "Not everyone who shares your blood deserves a place in your life. Sometimes, the most draining, invalidating, and dismissive people we know carry the title 'family.' You're allowed to protect your peace. You're allowed to go low-contact or no contact. You're allowed to choose your mental health over preserving the family im ...Read More >
New Delhi: Protest at the Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) against a recently announced fee hike, the long-standing suspension of students' union elections and calls for administrative accountability have entered their sixth day, with students boycotting classes and staging sit-ins at the Bab-e-Syed gate (the iconic entrance of the varsity). The fee structure for different courses has witnessed a sharp revision. Students say the hike ranges from 25% to over 60% across various programmes. Many cl ...Read More >
Delhi, August 14: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has arrested Sandeepa Virk, a 32-year-old social media influencer and entrepreneur, in connection with an INR 40-crore money laundering case. The agency conducted coordinated raids in Delhi and Mumbai after uncovering alleged irregularities in her business operations and financial transactions. Virk, who has over 1.2 million Instagram followers, is also accused of acquiring properties through fraudulent means and misusing funds for personal gain ...Read More >
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