Deepavali Without Kannada Films: Why Are Our Producers Still Scared to Take the Leap?

By Times Mahesha News DeskOctober 20, 2025 | Bengaluru This Deepavali, while Bollywood celebrated with a bang — with Tamma drawing family audiences in droves — Karnataka’s cinema halls echoed with silence from the home industry. Shockingly, not a single major Kannada film released during one of the year's biggest...

4.30 to 6 Muhurtha – Nalavaru Kaanisuttilla” Begins Its Journey with a Unique Title

Bengaluru — A new chapter in Kannada cinema begins as “4.30 to 6 Muhurtha – Nalavaru Kaanisuttilla” was officially launched at the iconic Renukamba Theatre, Bengaluru. Backed by Neelakantha Films in association with Dharmashree Enterprises, the film carries a fresh narrative rooted in changing human relationships over the decades. The...

“Brat” – Is Shashank’s New Film a Bold Take on the Cricket Betting Mafia?

Bengaluru, October 8, 2025:Acclaimed director Shashank’s upcoming film Brat, starring Darling Krishna, is already stirring excitement across Sandalwood circles. The latest buzz suggests that Brat may take audiences deep into the dark and dangerous world of cricket betting — a theme that has rocked the foundations of Indian cricket in...

Hombale Films Issues Statement on ‘Kantara: Chapter 1’ — Urges Viewers to Respect Cultural Beliefs

Bengaluru, October 7, 2025: Leading production house Hombale Films, the makers of the globally acclaimed Kantara franchise, has released an official statement addressing misleading interpretations and misinformation circulating on social media regarding Kantara: Chapter 1. The banner clarified that the film is deeply rooted in faith, devotion, and cultural reverence,...

Kantara Chapter 1 Creates History With Record-Breaking Opening Day

Rishab Shetty’s much-awaited Kantara Chapter 1 has stormed into cinemas with a sensational start, rewriting box office records across India. According to early trade estimates, the film has grossed ₹60 crore Pan-India on Day 1, making it one of the biggest openers of 2025. The collections are divided as follows:...

Suram Movies Announces Grand Historical Epic with Sriimurali in the Lead

Bengaluru, September 26, 2025 – Suram Movies has unveiled its next ambitious project — a lavish historical epic starring Roaring Star Sriimurali in the lead role. The film, set 500 years in the past, will be directed by Puneet Rudranag, making his directorial debut. The project is scheduled to go...