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‘Premada Oorali’ Finds an Audience as Familiar Emotions Outrun Its Flaws

The Kannada family drama 'Premada Oorali', directed by National Award-winner Manoj Kumar, is emerging as a surprise theatrical success despite criticism that its storytelling leans heavily on familiar emotional beats and lacks a contemporary cinematic finish. Its run suggests that audiences remain receptive to sincere, old-school melodrama when the emotional core lands effectively.

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India Entertainment & Culture5h ago

After 'Dorothy' Sparks Queer Cinema Debate, Karthik Subbaraj Lines Up Netflix Film With Upendra, Prabhu Deva and Atharvaa

Tamil filmmaker Karthik Subbaraj has moved quickly from the festival acclaim and social-media conversation around Dorothy to his next project, a Netflix film starring Upendra, Prabhu Deva and Atharvaa. The director says the movie is adapted from a book, set in a rural milieu and built around a dance form, but treated as a commercial entertainer with action elements.

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India Entertainment & Culture5h ago

From aerospace engineer to Kannada cinema's late bloomer, Rekha Kudligi finds her calling

Rekha Kudligi's journey from systems, software and aerospace to the screen is a story of reinvention, persistence and family support. After decades in engineering and a late start in theatre, she has emerged as a compelling presence in Kannada cinema with performances that have won praise for their emotional honesty and range.

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India Entertainment & Culture7h ago

From boardrooms to the big screen: Vashistha family backs Kannada-Hindi thriller 'Spark'

Spark marks a striking family-led entry into Indian cinema for the Vashistha family, whose GAP Studios is making its first production with a bilingual investigative drama in Kannada and Hindi. Led by Niranjan Sudhindra in the role of a journalist exposing a major bank scam, the film blends corporate ambition, personal passion and a multi-generational creative effort.

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India Entertainment & CultureSept 26, 2026

From Aerospace to Stardom: Rekha Kudligi's Inspiring Journey in Kannada Cinema

Rekha Kudligi, a former aerospace engineer, has made a remarkable transition to acting, captivating audiences in Kannada cinema. Her late-blooming career has garnered critical acclaim and highlights the evolving landscape of Indian cinema.

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