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Thursday, January 8, 2026
TopicKannada film industry

Topic: Kannada film industry

‘Kantara’ producers file petition against Karnataka govt’s price cap on movie tickets

The order comes at a time when the Kannada film industry is on the cusp of major releases. Rishab Shetty’s ‘Kantara: Chapter 1’ is set to release on 2 October.

Kannada film body boycotts Sonu Nigam over Pahalgam remark, demands apology

The singer has defended himself saying he is entitled to take offence when 'someone threatens me in the name of language, that too Kannada, my second language when it comes to work'.

A new Kannada film Rhythm of Dammam will change how you look at Siddis

Jayan Cherian’s Rhythm of Dammam explores the intergenerational trauma of India’s Siddi community, believed to have descended from Africa’s Bantu people. ‘What the f— does Siddi mean?’

Kannada film forum urges Siddaramaiah govt to form Hema Committee-like panel led by retired judge

Comprehensive measures are needed to create a safe & equitable working environment for all women in industry, Film Industry for Rights & Equality writes to Siddaramaiah govt.

Hunt for Instagram user, cab to Bengaluru — how Kannada actor Darshan, aides ‘planned’ murder

Karnataka Police suspect actor Darshan Thoogudeepa and aides allegedly murdered Renukaswamy for sending ‘lewd’ messages to actor’s rumoured partner Pavithra Gowda on Instagram.

On Camera

Budget 2026 must signal rail reform. End cross-subsidies, privatise operations & services

Rail reform must be politically and socially sustainable. Infrastructure ownership should remain sovereign, while privatisation should be limited to new services and assets.

2025 marked key point in India’s power sector: Clean energy surge pushed coal power into rare decline

Coal-based power generation fell 3% in 2025 while renewable capacity surged to 40% of India’s installed power mix, according to India Power Sector Review 2025 by CREA.

Bangladesh-Pakistan look to expand ties to defence procurement as Dhaka shows ‘interest’ in JF-17s

Pakistan military said it has assured Bangladesh of fast-tracked delivery of Super Mushshak trainer aircraft during high level defence meet held Tuesday.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.