Kannada cinema industry in 2010 recorded many developments in the last 365 days. Some rebates, gestures, weddings, delivery of child, new entries, parties, pleasures are all recorded in this popular cinema portal www.chitratara.com

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JANUARY

Police Quarters released on Percentage basis in Bhoomika theatre. The attempt was a failure.

The 6th annual International Children Film Festival, Bengaluru was inaugurated on 7th January at Dr Ambedkar Bhavan.

The Karnataka Film Chamber of Commerce organized ‘Shraddanjali’ for recently demised prominent personalities Dr Vishnuvardhana, Dr C.Ashwath and Chandulal Jain had one more additional name of Circus Boranna who died on the day Jain died at Gayathri Vihar Palace – Karnataka Chief Minister Dr BSY attended.

The Tamil super star style king Rajanikanth setting aside his busy shooting schedule of ‘Edhiran’ Tamil film reached Bangalore Jayanagar residence of Dr Vishnuvardhana to pay condolences. Rajanikanth arrived with his wife Latha around 6.30 pm in the evening and met Smt.Bharathi Vishnuvardhana to express his grief on the demise of his good friend Dr Vishnuvardhana.

The 5th edition of 500 pages, 5000 addresses, 500 photographs of directory looks colorful and it is priced at Rs.400. It has over 50 sections and search is easy. In some of the addresses the email addresses given is another up to date.

SOWCAR JANAKI GESTURE

The top actress of South India Sowcar Janaki present at the Vaikunta Samaradhane of Dr Vishnuvardhana at Dharmasthala Manjunatheswara Choultry on Monday morning handed over a cheque of Rs.25000 to the Kannada Artists Association building to Smt.Bharathi Vishnuvardhana.

TAX REBATE TO ‘PAA’

Amitabh Bachchan came to city to thank the Karnataka Government that gave 50 percent tax exemption to ‘Paa’ a film on ‘Proogeria’ disease in which the superstar has acted son to his son Abhisekh Bachchan. A new experiment film like ‘Taare Zamin Par’ got the right recognition of 50 percent ET exemption from Karnataka government.

SHANKER NAG DAUGHTER WEDDING

The daughter of every auto driver in Karnataka Kavya Nag (Shanker Nag was so dear actor to every auto driver in Karnataka and innumerable people Shanker Nag) got married to Saleel her boy friend. Shanker Nag daughter Kavya has merry moment now. She got married to her long time boy friend Saleel in city on January 24 at Country Club.

FEBRUARY 2010

GRAND WEDDING OF SRUJAN LOKESH AND GRISHMA!

The grandson of Subbai Naidu and son of actor Lokesh - Srujan Lokesh at last god married.

RAMYA RELEASE BOOK ON SHANKER NAG!

It was a fantastic coincidence! The film ‘Sanju Weds Geetha’ a tribute to Shanker Nag shooting spot was the rendezvous (Kanteerava studios) for the release of the book on Shanker Nag ‘Nenapinangaladalli Shanker Nag’ authored by journalist Ganesh Kasargod.

SUICIDE ATTEMPT - SAIPRAKASH OUT FROM DANGER

The 88 films in Kannada and Telugu Saiprakash the director with long standing not able to stand his deeps loans he made for ‘Devaru Kotta Thangi’ attempted to commit suicide. He consumed the sleeping tablets and miraculously escaped from the jaws of death when he was brought to the Global Hospital in Bangalore.

RIPPSONS ENTER FILM DISTRIBUTION VIA ‘VARSHADHARE’

Mr Rippon Malhotra the nation’s proud financial management expert with international acclaim has entered the Kannada film scene via ‘Varshadhare’ directed by veteran Vemgal Jagannath Rao and produced by Venkatesh and Ramaswamy.

GRAND, GLAMOUR, GLITZ AND GLORY FOR ‘SYMBOL’ LAUNCH!

Uppigintha Ruchi Bere Illa was proved once again with style and substance. In a fitting style to the present generation Upendra and Rockline Venkatesh organized the launch of tri lingual film ‘Symbol’ on Thursday evening at Karnataka State Lawn Tennis Association.

WELCOME TO PRINCE AGASTHYA SRIMURALI!

In the presence of great grand mother (mother of S.A.Chinne Gowda) the cute baby boy of actor Srimurali and N.R.Vidya (Vijetha) was named as Prince Agasthya. That is a rare opportunity for baby Agasthya! Smt.Parvathamma Rajakumar who is also grand mother to the baby (Smt Parvathamma Rajakumar is SA Chinne Gowda elder sister) was also present at the naming celebration evening.

MARCH 2010

‘AKKI’ FOR UNLUCKY PEOPLE BY KFPA

The Kannada Film producers Association office bearers on Monday afternoon sent a lorry load of 2500 kilograms of good quality rice to the flood affected people in Northern Karnataka.

SHRUTHI HASSAN KANNADA FILM SONG RECORDED – Nenapidhu Nenapidhu….for ‘Prithvi’ Kannada film starring Puneeth Rajakumar and Parvathi Menon

THARA BIRTHDAY AND SILVER JUBILEE IN FILMDOM!

The fond lady of the Kannada cinema industry and media national award winning actress Thara celebrated her birthday in a touching style participating with the poor children and women at Mouna Guru Ashram in Cox Town, Bangalore. The celebration of Thara birthday was also coincided with her silver jubilee years of stay in the cinema. She made debut from ‘Thulasidhala’ of Vemgal Jagannath Rao in 1985.

‘SUGRIVA’ SHOW FOR CINEMA INDUSTRY!

The 18 hours shot first Kannada film ‘Sugriva’ of Anaji Films that holds the world record for shooting in short span in the world cinema doing good business in the second week of screening all over Karnataka. The film was screened at Kapali theatre for the entire cinema industry on Friday evening 7 pm.

RS.10 CRORE FOR DR VISHNU MEMORIAL!

The Karnataka government is giving similar prominence it had given to Dr Rajakumar memorial even to Dr Vishnuvardhana memorial. The government allotted two acres of land at Kanteerava studios for Dr Rajakumar and 2 acres of land for Dr Vishnuvardhana memorial adjacent to Abhiman Studio. It had announced Rs.10 crore to the memorial of Dr Raj and now the same announcement came for Dr Vishnu memorial.

‘WORDS’WORTH WATCHING!

It was a rare catch for the Kannada film media on Thursday evening at Atria Hotel in Bangalore. The Hollywood actor Russel Harvard was in the city. A deaf by birth Russel Harvard handsome looking has acted in Oscar nominated ‘There will be Blood’ appeared in 20 minutes short film ‘Words’ directed by Anup S Bhandari a proud Kannadiga who is a software guy in USA.

‘APTHA RAKSHAKA’ P VASU HOST PARTY FOR SUCCESS!

The acclaimed south Indian director P Vasu revealing a secret that he made the story for Tamil star Rajanikanth ‘Chandramukhi’ sequel is nothing but the sequel to ‘Aptha Mithra’ that is ‘Aptha Rakshaka’ at the revelry time at rendezvous Turf Club on Saturday evening thanked the entire media for extending good support to the film ‘Aptha Rakshaka’. Recalling one of the incidents with Dr Vishnuvardhana director P Vasu said from the reviews what he had seen he is realizing that Dr Vishnu was far ahead in his thoughts.

The Karnataka Chalanachitra Saha Haagu Sahayaka (Associate and Assistant) Nirdeshakara Sangha (KCSSNS) is forming on 14th of this month two days prior to Ugadi to get right recognition and supplement progress in the life of nearly 2000 plus members.

Two Kannada films one hero Srimurali is hitting the screen on 12th March 2010 is a surprising factor. On the one side ‘Sihigali’ is coming all of a sudden keeping silent for two years while ‘Sriharikathe’ is in a disciplined system of release.

DROP IN COLLECTION FROM 60 TO 8 PERCENT – KV GUPTA AT KFCC FUNCTION

In the presence of bigwigs on the stage and information minister and transport minister on stage KV Gupta in his term after receiving the honor said 15 years ago the recovery of Kannada cinema was 60 percent and today it is a meager 8 percent. This is the high time for introspection said KV Gupta.

KANNADA FILM EDITOR P.R.SOUNDER RAJ HITS CENTURY!

The simple, humble, well informed in the profession P.R.Sounder Raj has hit a century from signing S.Narayan’s latest film ‘Veera Parampare’.

VEERA PARAMPARE IS 500TH film of senior PRO Nagendra – S Narayan gifted a car for Nagendra on his 500th film.

LEADING LADY OF KARNATAKA SUDHA MURTHY IN ‘PRARTHANE’

The prolific lady Smt Sudha Murthy wife of Infosys founder Mr Narayanamurthy the main pillar to start Infosys with just Rs.10000 is acting in Kannada film ‘Prarthane’ of Sadashiva Shenoy the prominent cinema journalist debut direction. For one day appearance in the film ‘Prarthane’ the leading lady is working free.

SRINAGARA KITTY TURNS GOOD SAMARITAN! 1 LAKH HE WINS FOR PRISONERS!

Kannada film actor Srinagara Kitty has turned Good Samaritan for the jail inmates of Parappana Agrahara. He has earned Rs.1 lakh for the jail inmates who have finished their term but not able to give the fees to come out.

YASH JUMPS FROM 24 FLOOR SETS NEW RECORD

The bright and talented actor Yash has taken the risk of his life by jumping from 24th floor from Golden Grand Apartment. He was tied the rope and he fell from approximately 250 feet height back ways. Except rope tied there was no other safety measure.

WANT OF AUDIENCE FOUR KANNADA FILM SHOWING THEATRES CLOSED!

In the last 10 days four Kannada films screening theatres on Kempe Gowda Road closed the theatres for want of audience.

Tribhuvan theatres showing Preethi Nee Shaswathana, Menaka theatre showing ‘Janani’, Santosh theatre showing ‘Nanna Olavina Banna’ and ‘Bhoomika’ theatre showing ‘Varshadhare’ were closed for want of audience.

BAPANNA HONORED

On the editors annual day Sunday (14th March 2010) the Kannada cinema Editors Association honored the veteran editor Bapanna with a cheque of Rs.10000 and presented Rs 15000 to the family of recently demised Shivakumar.

Cameraman Bhasker brought to the notice of everyone that it is on this day 106 years ago the editing technology took its birth.

AYESHA THE NEW KARATE CHAMPION ON KANNADA SCREEN IN ‘JAYAHE’

In the teens this Muslim girl Ayesha who believes in being good and doing good comes up in a full fledged action cinema ‘Jayahe’ in the direction of Thriller Manju the big name in Kannada cinema.

Ayesha learning Karate from age one with many students learning Karate from her learnt the Karate art form from her father Habeeb who is a businessman in hotel and tourism. JAYAHE RAN FOR 100 DAYS

PREMIER OF ‘PREM KA GAME’ AKK DEBUT IN HINDI

The maiden film production of AKK Entertainers Private Limited a lavishly made and colorfully presented ‘Prem Ka Game’ a film by Ashok Kheney is now all set to appear before the public.

The premier of this film was held on Tuesday evening at PVR Cinema by producer Ashok Kheney the proprietor of NICE Company.

APRIL 2010

SILVER STATUE OF RAJANNA!

The group of Dr Rajakumar fans from Tumkur have made a silver statue of screen god Rajanna and brought to Bangalore at Doddaganapathi Temple on Thursday morning where ‘Mylari’ starring Shivarajakumar was launched.

It is 6.350 kilograms weight Dr Rajakumar silver statue that cost roughly around Rs.3 lakhs for Shivakumar Aralu. It will be taken in a procession in Tumkur on the birth anniversary of Dr Rajakumar on April 24 and it will be placed in the Tumkur Jilla Shatha Shrungaraja Raj Abhimani Sangha.

CONCERN FOR TRIBAL AND DALIT MUSIC – MANOHAR SHOWS THE WAY!

Tapping the musical talent of Dalits and Tribal community all over Karnataka and showcasing it no one has done with an exception to universities that dealt on the research work done by Academies and at University level.

The famous composer and lyricist besides a comedy actor V Manohar has taken up an uphill task to store the music of such neglected community people. Manohar formed ‘Bhoomigeetha Trust’ to tap the musical caliber of such people and lend it to the present genre. The educated class of this community are also deviating away from the rich traditions is also the concern.

DR ROY INVESTED RS.20 LAKHS FOR HIS LAMBRADER AFFECTION!

Dr CJ Roy the businessman in various facets of profession that include Rs.3000 crore assets with zero debt credibility has invested Rs.20 lakhs for the death of his pet Labrador. The tale relates to ‘CID Esha’ Kannada film starring Jaggesh. The well bred dog of Dr CJ Roy was used for the shooting purpose in ‘CID Esha’ and Jaggesh appreciation to dog made Dr Roy very happy. After finishing the shoot the dog died exactly one month. For the affection Dr Roy had on his dog when the film ‘CID Esha’ was in financial crunch he offered Rs.20 lakhs and became a financier for the film.

SATHYA WEDS NIRMALA

Actor Sathya and Nirmala got married. The marriage took place on Monday in the simplest way in the ‘Rajadhani’ that is Bengaluru. Sathya is also one of the prominent actors in ‘Rajadhani’ Kannada film.

SATHYU COME BACK

Back in the saddle after 12 long years calling himself as controversial director ‘Garam Hava’ MS Sathyu had no ‘Bara’ of words in his speech. I kept quiet from direction because nobody showed interest in investing on my thoughts. Now Reliance Big Pictures has come forward I have made the film.

SHIVARAMANNA PRINCIPAL OF SANDALWOOD FILM INSTITUTE

The Sandalwood Film Institute evolved by Prafulla Mukhi Srinivas with Pradip Mahishi, Smt Meenakumari and Jayaprakash is firstly safe and will be systematic at the hands of ‘Ajathashatru’ Shivaramanna the most loved personality of Kannada film industry.

SINDHU MENON WED PRABHU
The child actress as an entry for Sindhu Menon has now readied her to get a child soon. She married the UK business tycoon a few days ago and it was also held with closets attending Sindhu Menon Marriage.
On Monday evening Sindhu Menon arranged for a wedding reception at Bowring institute. In Tamil from ‘Eeram’ Sindhu Menon became very famous. She has acted in all south Indian languages and she made debut in Kannada and her well performed role in ‘Huliya’ is unforgettable.

ONE BOY SHOW BUT DOZENS WORK BEHIND!

Master Chiranjeevi starring ‘Ekameva’ has all probability of entering the Guinness Book of records. The proper application has been made to this effect by producer cum director Pravinkumar. He was speaking on his unique film ‘Ekameva’ that has only one character that master Chiranjeevi doing the roles of 9 years, 25 years, 50 years and 80 years.

GOVT SHOULD SUPPORT CINE WORKERS – PGS AND ASM

Two veteran journalists P.G.Srinivasamurthy and A.S.Murthy after receiving the felicitation from the Cinema Workers Federation pointed to the issue that cinema workers fate should be good in the coming days. The government should support with sites for thousands of workers in the neat future felt the veteran journalists in their short address.

Three veterans Rathnakar, Akki Channa Basappa and Sowbhagyamma received financial aid of Rs.10750. Shanimahadevappa did not turn up to receive the felicitation and financial aid.

‘APTHA RAKSHAKA RATHOTSAVA’

The 100 days of ‘Aptha Rakshaka’ was celebrated by the fans of Dr Vishnuvardhana in so many ways despite of hot sun shine in the morning and good rain in Bangalore in the evening. Shringara Shilpi Dr Vishnuvardhana Fan’s association a chariot festival starting from Mahalakshmi Layout reached the Prasanna theatre where cultural evening has been organized outside the theatre.

MADHURA MADHURA VEEE MANJULA GAANA!

The best of Dr Manoj Kumar stalwart of Hindi cinema and prominent Kannada actor’s songs will be sung at the Madhur Sangeeth musical evening that is organized by PRISM Foundation headed by Mr Ram and Priyadarshini. In Association with Shivashakthi Arts the Madhur Sangeeth musical evening is planned for 15th of May at Dr Ambedkar Bhavan in Bangalore.

BIG STAR SUDEEP SMALL SCREEN LEAP IN ‘PHHL’

‘Pyate Hudgira Halli Life’ the unique program with 10 girls disconnected from city life and taken to village a reality show is anchored by top Kannada actor Sudeep. At the Purudal village on five and half acres land program director of PHHL has set up a set that gives a complete village life atmosphere.

‘VINAYAKA GELEYARA BALAGA’ FIRST FILM IN STEADY CAMERA

Steady camera is used for portions of the films especially during the running shots. But for ‘Vinayaka Geleyara Balaga’ that was flagged off by crazy star V Ravichandran a few days ago in Vijayanagar will be completed in steady camera by expert of handling that camera Safety Prakash. This is the debut for cameraman Safety Prakash. The expenditure of this steady cam will not be less says Dr Nagendra Prasad the meaningful writer and able director.

SOUNDARAYA JAYAMALA DEBUT IN TELUGU

Dr Jayamala is exited with her daughter Soundaraya debut in Telugu film opposite Yashas Sagar of ‘Ullasanga Utsahanga’ fame that was produced by Kannada producers. Yashas Sagar had a bumper from his debut Telugu film. This is his second film in Telugu.

I AM SELFISH FOR GOOD OF THE FILM – MAMMOOTY THE NEW ‘SHIKARI’

In the last decade and half I have worked with young directors and achieved my selfish motive. The young blood has the new inputs that I derive for my film – this is one way self. But it is for the film pointed the pride of Malayalam cinema industry Mammooty addressing his first media conference in Bangalore. The strategy what I maintained in Malayalam has happened here in Kannada. The concept of ‘Shikari’ is great and I would work to the trust said Mammooty.

NOORENTU NENAPU ‘ITHALAKKADI’ GIVES!

Like the ‘Bandhana’ song ‘Noorondhu Nenapu’, it is Noorentu Nenapu for the viewers from ‘Ithalakkadi’ the first film in the Indian film history to showcase 108 actors in a big canvas by regional film makers in Kannada – MG Ramamurthy, Boja Raja Rai, Bullet Prakash and JG Krishna via ‘Chitra Kuteera’ label.

TECHNOLOGY SPELT DOOM TO OTHER KIND OF CINEMA – SHYAM BENEGAL

One of the strong pillars of meaningful films of this country Shyam Benegal feels the technology today to go in for 2000 to 2500 screens on the release day has spelt doom for other kind of cinema that is the thought of institutions like ‘Chitra Samooha’. Popular culture of this mass media is a misnomer. But it is time for us to show it to the generation of 15 to 35 there is another kind of cinema and draw their attention says Benegal after inaugurating the ‘Chitra Varsha’ a unique thought of ‘Chitra Samooha’ to pool the quality films and make them available to the people.

On 4th June Brahmopadesham of Master Jyeshtavardhana (Apremeya) son of Anirudh Jatakar and Keerthi is taking place at Chamaraju Kalyana Mandira situated in south End Circle in Jayanagar 3rd block.

CHANDANADHA GOMBE RAGINI TO MALAYALAM -
The much sought after heroine of Kannada cinema the tall and beautiful Ragini has accepted her first Malayalam film ‘Kandhahar’(said to be based on Kandhar hijack drama) opposite Mohanlal the superstar in Major Ravi’s latest project.
VINAY BABU WEDS LIKITHA

One of the grand wedding reception concerning the Kannada cinema industry producer S.V.Babu family was witnessed by thousands of relatives, hundred of industry well wishers and of course the media friends. It was on Sunday as all the roads lead to Raja Rajeswari Nagara massive Kalyan Mantaps.

ADARSH RECORDING BECOMES BEST IN SOUND!

For the Kannada film industry here is new state of the art sound system that is found in less strength in A.R.Rehman Studio in Chennai. This one at Adarsh Recording Studio in Rajajinagar, 33, 2nd main 2nd block Rs.15 lakh Digital Microphone and Neumann KH .0500 – German based sound equipments have been installed to get best quality in mastering the sound.
RADHIKE NINNA MAHIME IDHENE!

Yet another proud heroine of Kannada cinema the sprightly Radhika Pandit is in cloud nine situation and feeling as if Sagar theatre belongs to her as four in a row of her career is show in this well maintained theatre.

Radhika Pandit as college girl in Moggina Manasu, IT professional in Love Guru and shop owner daughter in Olave Jeevana Lekkachara got released in Sagar theatre. It is in this Sagar theatre the fourth film of Radhika Pandit ‘Krishnan Love Story’ with Ajay as counterpart is also releasing on 18th of this month.

DR RAJAKUMAR IS ‘SRESHTA’ OF ALL – DR LEELAVATHI

In many places on many occasions people asked me ‘Elli Nim Yajamanru Barlillava’. They were referring to screen ‘Yajamana’ Dr Rajakumar with whom I have acted 30 films as heroine.

‘Nodakke channagithu Nam Jodi, Balokke Channagi Aglillavalla Yembudhu Yochana’ – Dr Leelavathi on Dr Rajakumar again!

He is like a God, crores of people offer prayers to him. What can I say? He has taught me acting. Let his soul always rest in peace – Dr Leelavathi once again on Dr Rajakumar. He is Sreshta among all is what I can say – Dr Leelavathi once more on Dr Rajakumar.

MASTER KISHAN TURNS YONGEST HERO VIA ‘15’ HIS FATHER TO DIRECT!

Yet another world record is almost set to land in the custody of Guinness Record holder Master Kishen. He became a youngest director at the age of 12 from ‘Care of Footpath’ and took the world attention. He is now turning hero from the title ‘15’ that is taken up for the direction by his father Shrikanth a former official of the Income Tax Department.

DR KS ASHWATH PARK GETS FACELIFT FROM ACHARYA!

Two portraits of Dr K.S.Ashwath in the ‘Itching Process’ of art form on a black stone (it is called as telephone black stone precisely) 30x30 inch from ‘Chitra Shashana’ expert Lakshminarayana Acharya of Kambla in Kasargod has reached the office of Kanteerava studios on Monday morning. It will be placed on two sides of Dr KS Ashwath Park in Kanteervas studios just opposite to the administrative block of the studio.

RAJAKUMAR CUP T20 CRICKET TOURNAMENT REHEARSAL

At the Central College grounds in Bangalore the rehearsals for ‘Dr Rajakumar Cup’ to raise funds for the Dancers Association of Karnataka is briskly going on right from morning till evening. The dancers association Rajesh Brahmavar and 5 star Ganesh are working out on various arrangements.

BR PANTHULI CENTENARY HELD IN BANGALORE

BIZARRE OF LAUNCHES

Yet the scores of films have launched on 8th and 9th of July. ‘Veera Bahu’ in Mysore, Rangappa Hogbitna, Subramanyapura, Thatasthu, Production No 1, 2012, Yuva Samrat, Vigna, Crazy Krishna, Naariya Seere Kaddha and on12th of July ‘Jogaiah’, Mathe Banni Prithsona, 12 AM, Hasivu, Ishta, Devare Devare, Ithihasa and of course ‘15’ of Master Kishan all commenced the production work.

REAL LIFE HARSHA IS THE REEL LIFE ‘KRISHNAN LOVE STORY’ INSPIRER!

As it was like a rejoicing moment at GM Rejoyz auditorium for director Shashank! He is in glee for the success of ‘Krishnan Love Story’ created a platform and to introduce the promise he has made to media. The real life story teller for Shashank is actor Harsha of ‘Moggina Manasu’. It was on the way to Horanadu Harsha explained his past history that made Shashank to grab the script for his film ‘KLS’. So Harsha was introduced on last Saturday and it was a surprise for everyone.

GRAND BEGINNING TOUGH START YET ‘JOGAIAH’ IS CYNOSURE!

Controlling the mammoth attendance as the Telugu superstar Chiranjeevi, Tamil superstars Sooriya and Vijay turned up for the muhuruth for the 100th film of lovable birthday boy of July 12 – his 100th Shivarajakumar ‘Jogaiah’ was indeed a tough task for the police.

‘AKKA’ MAKES MARVELOUS PREPARATIONS FOR 6TH WKC-2010

In a marvelous style and systematic approach the 6th World Kannada Conference at Edison City of New Jersey is taking place on three days from September 3rd to 5th where in 37 Kannada Kootas that come under ‘America Kannada Koota Association’ would take part in the event.

This is Rs.8 crores event for WKC with 8000 delegates participation with variety of programs that would make every Kannadiga feel proud.

KIRAN MANTRI MAHODAYARU MAHAT KANNADA KARYA!

For the film media it is for the first time ‘Modhala Sala’ literally the good nature of Mr Kiran Mantri came to the notice.

One of the chief guests at ‘Modhala Sala’ audio release at The Bell Hotel on Wednesday evening Mr Kiran Mantri the flourishing building and construction tycoon of garden city of Bangalore not only announced Rs.1 lakh for the depressing situation of water related diseases at Madhugiri and Pavagada but also came forward to help the news photographers, cable and television workers, cine workers. Give me a land I would construct living place for all such needy people he said.

‘YAKSHA’ MASTERING VIA ONLINE FROM LONDON STUDIO!

What is done at a cost ranging from 20000 to 50000 rupees for mastering of songs for usual Kannada films is done at a cost of Rs.6 lakhs for six months online processing that includes Rs.2 lakhs mastering expenses.

BR PANTHULU FILM FESTIVAL ALL OVER STATE!

On the occasion of birth centenary of one of the stalwarts of Kannada cinema of early period BR Panthulu the Karnataka Chalanachitra Academy has raised to the occasion and celebrating the Panthulu Film Festival in all the districts of Karnataka.

‘KARMA YOGI’ A DOCUMENTARY ON DR K.S.ASHWATH

‘Dr Rajakumar and Dr K.S.Ashwath relationship was disturbed by fitting of some one in the industry, Dr KS Ashwath replacement was thought at one point of time, a move was made to separate Dr KS Ashwath from Kannada cinema industry’ – these are the facts with many others coming from reliable persons in the documentary getting ready on the personal and professional life of Dr.K.S.Ashwath. That is ‘Karmayogi’ Dr K.S.Ashwath.

EDITORS ARE CREDITORS OF ‘DR RAJAKUMAR CUP’

The T20 limited over Cricket tournament ‘Dr Rajakumar Cup’ that was marred by rain and bad light at Kanteerava Stadium in Bangalore on Sunday has concluded.

Kannada Film Editors Association won the trophy of Dr Rajakumar T20 cricket tournament defeating the Karnataka Film Directors Association in the finals.

DR RAJ WANTED HIM TO BE BURNT INSTEAD OF BURYING!

‘The icon of Kannada cinema Dr Rajakumar wanted him to be burnt after death instead of burying in the ground’ – this was disclosed by his second son Raghavendra Rajakumar supporting why his father told like this when he was living especially after the death of his brother Varadappa.

When you put me inside the earth that portion is of no use. We cannot cultivate anything. We are farmers. So a particular piece of land should not go waste without cultivation is the explanation given to Raghavendra Rajakumar and his wife Smt Parvathamma Rajakumar.

LAHARI NILAYA 500 RUPEES TO 5 CRORES BUILDING!

Congratulations to Mr G Manohar Naidu for entering to the new house ‘Lahari Nilayam’. At the same time it is an admirable achievement of humble and human personality G Manohar Naidu.

Coming to audio business from Rs.500 thirty years ago today constructing a house worth Rs.5 crores roughly on a fifty by hundred site just beside the house of Karnataka Chief Minister Dr BS Yediyurappa is a new feat in the Lahari Recording Company - the three decades prestigious audio house of Karnataka.

CAMERAMAN SHEKAR CHANDRU ENTERS NEW HOUSE!

The soft spoken cameraman of repute in Kannada cinema Shekar Chandru who is currently doing cinematography for Golden star Ganesh ‘Madhuve Mane’ has entered his new ‘New Mane’ at Hegde Nagar at Dr Shivaramakaranth Layout that is on the way to Yalahanka. The house of Chandru now is situated 15 kilometers away from Vidhana Soudha.

BHAVANA ON ‘DAMARU’

On 1st of September 2010 – Gokulashatmi day Bhavana and her team of 120 persons are performing the fusion of Bharathanatyam classical, Yakshagana and Kalari at Chowdaiah Memorial Hall between 6.30 to 8.30 pm.

‘CHITRAVARSHA’ SUPER QUARTER IN FULL ZOOM!

The parallel arrangement to screen the state, national and internationally acclaimed Kannada films in the leadership of Dr Girish Kasaravalli with Chitra Samooha team ‘Chitravarsha’ the year long screening of quality films on Saturday and Sunday evening show with support from Suchitra Film Society, BDA and KMF has completed three months.

‘ERADANE MADHUVE’ SUCCESS ADHAPPA VARASE!

The first is always the best. The second is always with some handicaps. While it is first for some it is second for the others. The similar is the situation of this film director Dinesh Baboo. He married for the second time living to the title of his recent hit film ‘Eradane Madhuve’ while it is a first marriage ‘Modhalane Madhuve’ for young Chetana.

VISHNUVE NAMAHA! FILMDOM DARLING DELECTABLE FILM FESTIVAL!

The first birthday remembrance without the darling Dr Vishnuvardhana on September 18 is celebrated with three days film festival of ‘Dada’ of acting and great human being.

Dr Vishnuvardhana Chitratotsava on September 17, 18 and 19 – Friday, Saturday and Sunday in Bangalore at Inox theatre in Garuda Mall where 227 seating capacity screen is agreed upon for the festival.

CHANDRU WEDS YAMUNA!

The talented young director R Chandru of ‘Taj Mahal’ super hit film and moderate ‘Prem Kahani’ both starring Ajay as of now made the film ‘Milari’ starring Shivarajakumar and Sada ready for producer Kanakapura Srinivas has arranged for reception of his marriage with Yamuna on Saturday evening at KNS Convention center, Bengaluru Bellary NH 7 at Chikkajala near International airport.

PUNEETH AND AINDRITA BAG FIRST AKKA AWARD

The super power star of Kannada cinema Puneeth Rajakumar bagged the best actor award at the recently concluded AKKA 6th World Kannada Conference three days event held from 3rd September to 5th September 2010 at Edison in New Jersey, Gubbi Veeranna stage on Sunday evening in a colorful event.

PRIYA HASSAN NEW FILM IN 150 HOURS ON SILVER SCREEN!

Kannada filmdom is known for making records and breaking records. This one from actress, director and producer Priya Hassan 150 hours magic is set from the start of the film to the screening in the theatres.

Wondering what it is? Priya Hassan is all set for screening of the film in 150 hours and its title is ‘UDAYAVANI’. There are only two characters – Priya Hassan is the one and another hero selection is in progress.

‘PRABODHA CHANDRODAYAM’ SWAMEE SANSKRIT FILM!

The Karnataka governor Hansaraj Bharadwaj in the presence of Smt. Parvathamma Rajakumar flagged off the brainchild of veteran KSL Swamee Sanskrit film ‘Prabhodha Chandrodayam’ at Shanker Mutt in Shankarapuram in Bangalore on Sunday morning.

This is the 100 minutes 100 lakhs Sanskrit film of KSL Swamee on the 64 ‘Qualities’ enlightened in the play written by late Sri Krishna Yathimishra of the 11 century.

NNK IS RS.60 LAKHS LOSS SAYS RAJ

The joint production of Nanu Nanna Kanasu has given fabulous response and created a different wave for this kind of movie but I have been able to reach in nooks n corners. No one imagined that the film NNK would run for 125 days in a place like Mangalore. It has got its audience but returns are not full. As on August 2010 my accounts point to Rs.72 lakhs loss.

PRAKASH RAJ IS TOO INTELLIGENT – PONY VERMA

Looking at age old performance of my husband five years ago I was impressed. I asked someone who is this old guy! But during the AM Rathnam film I was told Prakash Raj is coming and I asked who is this Prakash Raj - It was five years ago. Now I am a partner in his life says Pony Verma recollecting the past days.

Pony Verma for the first time spoke to Bangalore media persons at The Bell Hotel and her immense love for Prakash Raj was evident throughout her talk.

‘APTHA RAKSHAKA’ A BLEAK SILVER JUBILEE EVENT!

Except the actors and technicians of the film ‘Aptha Rakshaka’ no other guest mentioned in the invitation of Silver Jubilee event attended the function. None of the Kannada film stars turned up out of affection.

Dr Bharati Vishnuvardhana as declared earlier did not turn up and the 200th film of Dr Vishnuvardhana ‘Aptha Rakshaka’ looked pale and the common sense of putting up the film name in a prominent place in Kannada and silver jubilee 25 week was written in English.

SHIVAPPA KAYO THANDE….SHIV ON BINDING RELATIONS!

Befitting to the title ‘Naaniruvudhe Nimagaagi’ the hat trick hero Shivarajakumar is doing splendid work in patching the broken relationships too besides getting jobs and coming to rescue of downtrodden in the reality show.

It is very rare the reality shows becoming real. One such Shivarajakumar handled that was telecast in Zee Kannada ‘NN’ burnt the hatchets of mother and son.

DWARAKISH FANS ASSN – VISHNUVARDHANAN TITLE TO STAY!

Karnataka Maha Kulla Dwarakish completes 50 years of stint in Kannada cinema by next year is dilkush for a fans association coming up in his name on October 2 – Gandhi Jayanthi day.

AMBARISH IS FINE HE COMES BEFORE FANS!

The day was tensed up with Ayodhya verdict on the one side in the afternoon but just before the verdict there was another tensed up situation for Kannada filmdom. The rumor that something has happened to the life of Ambarish spread like a wildfire. The JP Nagar connection also pointed that hundreds of Ambarish fans have already thronged his residence. This has further caused worry.

INDRU SUNDRU ‘HH’ PROMOTION SONG BANDRU!

It is very rarely the director is a hero material. In the case of Indrajith Lankesh the flamboyant director it is different. He looks good, works efficiently and delivers what audience and media wants in a stylish way.

Hitherto seen waving hand or just a minuscule presence in his presence dexterous director Indrajith Lankesh is now seen in a complete song as promotional one for his film ‘HH’ for Sandesh combines.

DINESH BABOO 100 IS ‘MATHTHONDU MADHUVENA’!

Some records drop in later! This is one such example of noted director and cinematographer Dinesh Baboo reaching the 100 mark. Here is another centurion with good name and fame!

35 films in his career as an excellent craftsman and 65 films as cinematographer par excellence Dinesh Baboo achieves the new feat in a span of 20 plus years in career. Congratulations Dinesh Baboo Avare!

NOVEMBER 2010

PRODUCER LINGE GOWDARA ‘BOO DHANA’

Producer Linge Gowda from Mandya has taken a very fine step of honoring veteran actor MS Umesh and his wife Smt Sudha and Yuga Dharma Ramanna the folk singer.

The residential site recognizing MS Umesh contribution in cinema and theatre – that is 50 years and 60 years producer of ‘Hori’ Linge Gowda presented the papers of 30x40 residential sites at Mandya district.

KCAIFF – CHALANACHITRA HABBA!

The Karnataka Chalanachitra Academy is organizing the International Film Festival from November 8 to 20 in Bengaluru with some of the classic films of the world. The same international film festival from Academy will be held in district headquarters.

100 Desi and Videshi films are taking part in the KCA International Film festival. Federation of Film Society of India is joining hands in screening the films at Suchitra, Yavanika and Mahila Seva Sadhana. In all 28 films will be screened in each places says Karnataka Chalanachitra Academy President TS Nagabharana.

PRO NAGENDRA GETS ALTO K 10 CAR FOR HIS 500TH FILM FROM S NARAYAN

On reaching the 500th film in his career President of PRO Association in Kannada cinema Nagendra gets no payment for his work of publicity from producer cum director S Narayan. In lieu of it Nagendra gets Maruthi Alto K10 car is a Deepavali Bonanza for him. PRO Nagendra has already learnt car driving. He is finding the right day to come in a car.

INDRA COUPLE ‘JEETH’ ‘HH’ BADMINTON CUP!

It is a win for both journalist fraternity and film of ‘Huduga Hudugi’ team as Indrajith Lankesh and his wife Smt Arpitha have won the mixed doubles shuttle badminton cup on Wednesday evening at the ‘HH’ promotional tournament. Indrajith belongs to both the sides – media and cinema media and obviously it is a win for both.

KARNATAKA CHIEF MINISTER YEDIYURAPPA IN MULTILINGUAL FILM?

The Karnataka chief minister B.S.Yediyurappa to follow his predecessor like Ramakrishna Hegde by applying make up for a film is doing rounds in Bangalore on Sunday. The news reaching us points to a great gimmick evolved by Malayalam film director Vegesh Mani who has produced a film ‘Bhagwan’ in 18 hours in the past starring Malayalam superstar Mohan Lal.

PUNEETH RAJAKUMAR SAMARA SENE CELEBRATE JACKIE 50 DAYS!

The people from different roads near BES College in Jayanagar 3rd block on Thursday afternoon waited for the arrival of super power star Puneeth Rajakumar for the inauguration of ‘Power star Puneeth Rajakumar Samara Sene’.

Inaugurating the Sene in his name Puneeth Rajakumar urged his fans to attack the piracy operators and hit them if they are wrong. He donated a tri-wheeler to a handicap and books and bags to three students on this occasion.

CELEBRITY CRICKET LEAGUE – 17 CRORE BID FOR 10 YEARS OF SANDALWOOD!

The minimum bidding of Rs.17 crores for 10 years of Sandalwood stars cricket team for Celebrity Cricket League was announced on Tuesday evening by one of the organizers Induri Vishnu Vardhana in the presence of Artists association President Ambarish, Upendra, Thara, Raghavendra Rajakumar, Puneeth Rajakumar, Upendra, Sudeep, Doddanna on the dais.
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JANUARY

Police Quarters released on Percentage basis in Bhoomika theatre. The attempt was a failure.

The 6th annual International Children Film Festival, Bengaluru was inaugurated on 7th January at Dr Ambedkar Bhavan.

The Karnataka Film Chamber of Commerce organized ‘Shraddanjali’ for recently demised prominent personalities Dr Vishnuvardhana, Dr C.Ashwath and Chandulal Jain had one more additional name of Circus Boranna who died on the day Jain died at Gayathri Vihar Palace – Karnataka Chief Minister Dr BSY attended.

The Tamil super star style king Rajanikanth setting aside his busy shooting schedule of ‘Edhiran’ Tamil film reached Bangalore Jayanagar residence of Dr Vishnuvardhana to pay condolences. Rajanikanth arrived with his wife Latha around 6.30 pm in the evening and met Smt.Bharathi Vishnuvardhana to express his grief on the demise of his good friend Dr Vishnuvardhana.

The 5th edition of 500 pages, 5000 addresses, 500 photographs of directory looks colorful and it is priced at Rs.400. It has over 50 sections and search is easy. In some of the addresses the email addresses given is another up to date.

SOWCAR JANAKI GESTURE

The top actress of South India Sowcar Janaki present at the Vaikunta Samaradhane of Dr Vishnuvardhana at Dharmasthala Manjunatheswara Choultry on Monday morning handed over a cheque of Rs.25000 to the Kannada Artists Association building to Smt.Bharathi Vishnuvardhana.

TAX REBATE TO ‘PAA’

Amitabh Bachchan came to city to thank the Karnataka Government that gave 50 percent tax exemption to ‘Paa’ a film on ‘Proogeria’ disease in which the superstar has acted son to his son Abhisekh Bachchan. A new experiment film like ‘Taare Zamin Par’ got the right recognition of 50 percent ET exemption from Karnataka government.

SHANKER NAG DAUGHTER WEDDING

The daughter of every auto driver in Karnataka Kavya Nag (Shanker Nag was so dear actor to every auto driver in Karnataka and innumerable people Shanker Nag) got married to Saleel her boy friend. Shanker Nag daughter Kavya has merry moment now. She got married to her long time boy friend Saleel in city on January 24 at Country Club.

FEBRUARY 2010

GRAND WEDDING OF SRUJAN LOKESH AND GRISHMA!

The grandson of Subbai Naidu and son of actor Lokesh - Srujan Lokesh at last god married.

RAMYA RELEASE BOOK ON SHANKER NAG!

It was a fantastic coincidence! The film ‘Sanju Weds Geetha’ a tribute to Shanker Nag shooting spot was the rendezvous (Kanteerava studios) for the release of the book on Shanker Nag ‘Nenapinangaladalli Shanker Nag’ authored by journalist Ganesh Kasargod.

SUICIDE ATTEMPT - SAIPRAKASH OUT FROM DANGER

The 88 films in Kannada and Telugu Saiprakash the director with long standing not able to stand his deeps loans he made for ‘Devaru Kotta Thangi’ attempted to commit suicide. He consumed the sleeping tablets and miraculously escaped from the jaws of death when he was brought to the Global Hospital in Bangalore.

RIPPSONS ENTER FILM DISTRIBUTION VIA ‘VARSHADHARE’

Mr Rippon Malhotra the nation’s proud financial management expert with international acclaim has entered the Kannada film scene via ‘Varshadhare’ directed by veteran Vemgal Jagannath Rao and produced by Venkatesh and Ramaswamy.

GRAND, GLAMOUR, GLITZ AND GLORY FOR ‘SYMBOL’ LAUNCH!

Uppigintha Ruchi Bere Illa was proved once again with style and substance. In a fitting style to the present generation Upendra and Rockline Venkatesh organized the launch of tri lingual film ‘Symbol’ on Thursday evening at Karnataka State Lawn Tennis Association.

WELCOME TO PRINCE AGASTHYA SRIMURALI!

In the presence of great grand mother (mother of S.A.Chinne Gowda) the cute baby boy of actor Srimurali and N.R.Vidya (Vijetha) was named as Prince Agasthya. That is a rare opportunity for baby Agasthya! Smt.Parvathamma Rajakumar who is also grand mother to the baby (Smt Parvathamma Rajakumar is SA Chinne Gowda elder sister) was also present at the naming celebration evening.

MARCH 2010

‘AKKI’ FOR UNLUCKY PEOPLE BY KFPA

The Kannada Film producers Association office bearers on Monday afternoon sent a lorry load of 2500 kilograms of good quality rice to the flood affected people in Northern Karnataka.

SHRUTHI HASSAN KANNADA FILM SONG RECORDED – Nenapidhu Nenapidhu….for ‘Prithvi’ Kannada film starring Puneeth Rajakumar and Parvathi Menon

THARA BIRTHDAY AND SILVER JUBILEE IN FILMDOM!

The fond lady of the Kannada cinema industry and media national award winning actress Thara celebrated her birthday in a touching style participating with the poor children and women at Mouna Guru Ashram in Cox Town, Bangalore. The celebration of Thara birthday was also coincided with her silver jubilee years of stay in the cinema. She made debut from ‘Thulasidhala’ of Vemgal Jagannath Rao in 1985.

‘SUGRIVA’ SHOW FOR CINEMA INDUSTRY!

The 18 hours shot first Kannada film ‘Sugriva’ of Anaji Films that holds the world record for shooting in short span in the world cinema doing good business in the second week of screening all over Karnataka. The film was screened at Kapali theatre for the entire cinema industry on Friday evening 7 pm.

RS.10 CRORE FOR DR VISHNU MEMORIAL!

The Karnataka government is giving similar prominence it had given to Dr Rajakumar memorial even to Dr Vishnuvardhana memorial. The government allotted two acres of land at Kanteerava studios for Dr Rajakumar and 2 acres of land for Dr Vishnuvardhana memorial adjacent to Abhiman Studio. It had announced Rs.10 crore to the memorial of Dr Raj and now the same announcement came for Dr Vishnu memorial.

‘WORDS’WORTH WATCHING!

It was a rare catch for the Kannada film media on Thursday evening at Atria Hotel in Bangalore. The Hollywood actor Russel Harvard was in the city. A deaf by birth Russel Harvard handsome looking has acted in Oscar nominated ‘There will be Blood’ appeared in 20 minutes short film ‘Words’ directed by Anup S Bhandari a proud Kannadiga who is a software guy in USA.

‘APTHA RAKSHAKA’ P VASU HOST PARTY FOR SUCCESS!