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Madarangi
''Madarangi'' is a 2013 Indian Kannada-language romantic drama film directed by Mallikarjun Muthalageri, who previously directed ''Auto'' (2009), and starring Krishna, Sushma Raj and Naksha Shetty. The film's title is based on a song from '' Milana'' (2007). Cast *Krishna as Manu *Sushma Raj *Naksha Shetty as Deepu *Hanumathe Gowda as Somanna *Sharath Lohitashwa as Shetty *Avinash as Deepu's father *Sadhu Kokila *Vinaya Prasad *Suchendra Prasad *Kuri Prathap *Chikkanna * B. B. Ashok Kumar (cameo appearance) Soundtrack The music was composed by J. Anoop Seelin. The song "Darling Darling" became popular before the film released. Arasu Anthare won the Karnataka State Film Award for Best Lyricist for the song "Male Haniye". Box office The film released on the same day as ''Bulbul'' (2013) and ran for a hundred days. After this film, Krishna added Darling to his stage name. Reception A critic from ''Deccan Herald'' opined that "This “Madarangi” is a fragrant reminder ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Krishna (Kannada Actor)
Nagappa Sunil Kumar (born 12 June 1985), popularly known with stage name Darling Krishna, is an actor who primarily acts in Kannada films. He played titular role in soap-opera "Krishna Rukmini". Krishna's major breakthrough as an actor came with superhit film ''Madarangi''. Krishna acted in, directed and also produced ''Love Mocktail'' movie along with his wife Milana Nagaraj. Personal life He hails from Mysuru, holds an MBA and is the son of Nagappa, a retired police officer. In February 2021, Krishna married his long-time girlfriend Milana Nagaraj, at a private ceremony in the outskirts of Bengaluru. Career He started his career as an assistant director for Duniya Soori in the movie '' Jackie'' and later in ''Hudugaru''. He played titular role in soap-opera "Krishna Rukmini". Serial was so popular that people started calling by his on-screen name Krishna, which eventually became his official screen name. After acting in a few films with varying degrees of success, incl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sushma Raj
Sushma Raj is an Indian actress who has worked in the Tamil, Telugu and Kannada film industries. Career Sushma Raj is settled in Bangalore and pursued a degree in fashion designing, before becoming an actress. Sushma made her acting debut with the Kannada romantic film, ''Madarangi'' (2013), in which she won positive reviews for her portrayal of her character. The film had a low-key release but became a sleeper hit at the box office and fetched further offers for the actress. Her breakthrough role was in the Telugu romantic thriller film, '' Maaya'' (2014) by G. Neelakanta Reddy, for which she auditioned and participated on workshops for, before beginning shoot. A critic noted Sushma "pulls off her role rather comfortably and manages to show the variations in her character without strain" and that "she is sincere and plays her part naturally". She was subsequently seen in ''Joru'' opposite Sundeep Kishan, though the film fared poorly at the box office. Sushma next appeared in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Milana (film)
''Milana'' () is a 2007 Indian Kannada-language romantic comedy drama film co-written and directed by Prakash, starring Puneeth Rajkumar, and Parvathy Thiruvothu in lead roles. The film was Parvathy's debut in Kannada cinema. The movie also features Pooja Gandhi, Dileep Raj, Sumithra and Mukhyamantri Chandru in prominent roles. Music for the film was composed by Mano Murthy. Upon theatrical release on 14 September 2007, the film saw massive commercial success and completed a 500-day run in theatres making it the longest running Indian film ever in the history of Multiplexes. Puneeth's performance won him the Karnataka State Film Award for Best Actor. The film was dubbed into Malayalam as ''Ishtam Enikkishtam''. The film was remade in Odia in 2014 as '' Something Something 2'' and in Bengali in 2016 as '' Ki Kore Toke Bolbo'' thereby becoming the fourth Kannada movie after ''Anuraga Aralithu'' , '' Appu'' and ''Mungaru Male'' to be remade in two non-Hindi non-South Indian lan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sharath Lohitashwa
Sharatchandra Lohithaswa (born 5 May 1972), known popularly as Sharath Lohithaswa, is an Indian actor mostly known for his work in Kannada and Tamil films. He has had a successful career in theatre, where he continues to work, and television. After working as a lecturer for a brief period, Sharath took to acting as a full-time profession and worked on stage following the footsteps of his father Lohithaswa. He began working in films in 1995 and has today established himself as a character actor. Early life Sharath had an inclination towards cricket and theatre as a child, and "dramatise Bhagat Singh on stage when in school." He "used to read a lot of plays written by people like Kambar" and rated himself as a "fairly good singer too." He accompanied his father Lohithaswa, to his rehearsals for plays, and also took part in "many stage and radio plays before doing amateur theatre in Bengaluru." This led his father Lohithaswa to suggest that Sharath take English-language as his g ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Avinash
Avinash Yelandur (born 22 December 1959) is an Indian actor who stars predominantly in South Indian language films, notably in the Kannada and Tamil film industries. He has been in the industry for two decades and has acted in over 200 films. Known for his authentic portrayal of complex characters and versatility, Avinash is one of the most sought-after actors in the supporting category. He is one of the few actors to enjoy both critical and commercial success. Early life Avinash was born in the town of Yelandur in Mysore district (now in Chamarajanagar district), in the Mysore State (now Karnataka), to Indira and B. K. Narayana Rao, a lawyer. After completing his education at Mysore's Hardwicke High School, Avinash went on to attend University of Mysore, where he obtained his master's degree in English literature. Drawn to theatre and cinema from a young age, he had an active theater life at Mysore and later at Bangalore. During the time, he taught English at the National Inst ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sadhu Kokila
Sahaya Sheelan Shadrach (born 24 March 1966) known by his screen name Sadhu Kokila, is an Indian musician, actor, comedian, film director and producer, and an occasional screenwriter and lyricist who works in Kannada cinema. He began his career as a composer before taking to acting in films, appearing mostly in comic roles. He has also directed ten Kannada films, the most notable one being ''Raktha Kanneeru'' (2003). As a composer, he is a two-time recipient of the Karnataka State Film Award for Best Music Director, which he won for ''Rakshasa'' (2005) and ''Inthi Ninna Preethiya'' (2008). As an actor, he has received multiple nominations and awards in the category of Best Comedian in the South Indian International Movie Awards. Early life and career Sadhu Kokila was born as Sahaya Sheelan on 24 March 1966 into a Tamil nadaar Christian family of Natesh and Mangala in Bangalore in the Indian State of Mysore (now Karnataka). He was born to a family of musicians with father bei ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vinaya Prasad
Vinaya Prakash ( Bhat), also credited as Vinaya Prasad, is an Indian actress who has primarily featured in Kannada, and Malayalam films and TV series besides acting in Telugu language films. She has won the State Best Actress Award for her performances in '' Aathanka'' (1993) and ''Bannada Hejje'' (2001). Career Vinaya Prasad hails from Udupi district of Karnataka state. Prasad made her film debut with a small role in G. V. Iyer's ''Madhwacharya'' in 1988. She worked in smaller character roles before playing the leading lady in ''Ganeshana Maduve'' opposite Anant Nag. The film was a huge success and she went on to act in many more films in not only Kannada but also Malayalam, Tamil and Telugu. Some of her notable Kannada films include ''Ganeshana Maduve'', '' Neenu Nakkare Haalu Sakkare'', ''Gauri Ganesha'', ''Mysore Jaana'' and ''Suryodaya''. She starred in a supporting role in the all-time blockbuster ''Manichitrathazhu'', opposite Mohanlal. In Tamil, Prasad has acted as the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Suchendra Prasad
K. Suchendra Prasad (born 1973) is an Indian theatre, film and television actor. Before beginning his career in Kannada cinema, he worked as theater actor with playwrights such as B. V. Karanth and D. R. Ankur. During this time, he also directed, choreographed, composed music for films, television and radio, and wrote plays. Known for his work in parallel cinema, he first received recognition for his performance in the 1999 film ''Kanooru Heggadithi''. His ex-partner Pavithra Lokesh and brother-in-law Adi Lokesh are also actors. Filmography * ''Kanooru Heggadithi'' (1999) * '' Beru'' (2005)...Raghunandan * '' Thutturi'' (2006) * '' Avva'' (2008) * ''Varasdara''(2008) * '' Jolly Days''...College Principal * ''Bettada Jeeva'' (2011)...Shivaramu * ''Suicide'' (2011) * ''Gaggara'' (2011)...Shivadhwaj Shetty * ''Shyloo'' (2011)...Bhaskar * '' Ball Pen'' (2012)...Srinivasaiah * ''Bheema Theeradalli'' (2012)...Shashikant Desai * ''Drama'' (2012)...Shalivahana * ''Attahasa'' (2013)...D ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Karnataka State Film Award For Best Lyricist
Karnataka State Film Award for Best Lyricist is a state film award of the Indian state of Karnataka given during the annual Karnataka State Film Awards. The award honours Kannada language films. Superlative Winners Award winners The following is a complete list of award winners and the name of the films for which they won. See also * Cinema of Karnataka * List of Kannada-language films This is an alphabetical list of the Kannada feature films released by the Kannada film Industry List of Kannada films of 2018 0–9 * '' 18th Cross'' * '' 27 Mavalli Circle'' * '' 1st Rank Raju'' * ''No 73, Shanthi Nivasa'' * '' 6-5=2'' * ... References {{Karnataka State Film Awards Karnataka State Film Awards Kannada-language films 1993 establishments in Karnataka ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Times Of India
''The Times of India'', also known by its abbreviation ''TOI'', is an Indian English-language daily newspaper and digital news media owned and managed by The Times Group. It is the third-largest newspaper in India by circulation and largest selling English-language daily in the world. It is the oldest English-language newspaper in India, and the second-oldest Indian newspaper still in circulation, with its first edition published in 1838. It is nicknamed as "The Old Lady of Bori Bunder", and is an Indian " newspaper of record". Near the beginning of the 20th century, Lord Curzon, the Viceroy of India, called ''TOI'' "the leading paper in Asia". In 1991, the BBC ranked ''TOI'' among the world's six best newspapers. It is owned and published by Bennett, Coleman & Co. Ltd. (B.C.C.L.), which is owned by the Sahu Jain family. In the Brand Trust Report India study 2019, ''TOI'' was rated as the most trusted English newspaper in India. Reuters rated ''TOI'' as India's most trus ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kuri Prathap
Prathap (also known as ''Kuri Prathap'') is an Indian actor in the Kannada film industry. He made his debut in the movie Sixer (2007), and went on to cast in many commercial films. Some films Prathap worked as an actor include ''Mylari'' (2010), '' Godfather'' (2012), ''Brindavana'' (2013), and '' Auto Raja'' (2013). Career Prathap has been part of more than 140+ Kannada feature films and has featured on a popular Kannada prank show, telecast on Udaya TV channel, called '' Kuri Bond'' Filmography Prathap has appeared in the following films: *''Poojari'' * ''Sixer'' * ''Anatharu'' * ''Sathya In Love'' * ''Navagraha'' *''Mylari'' (2010) *''Mr.420'' *''Jai Lalitha'' *'' Godfather'' (2012) * ''Brindavana'' (2013) *''Victory'' * '' Auto Raja'' (2013) * ''Sakath'' (2021) * '' Raam '' (2009) See also *List of people from Karnataka *Cinema of Karnataka *List of Indian film actors *Cinema of India The Cinema of India consists of motion pictures produced in India, which had a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chikkanna
Chikkanna (born 22 June 1984), is an Indian actor who works in Kannada cinema and appears primarily in comic roles. He made his debut in films with ''Kirataka'' (2011), following which he was recognized for his performances in ''Raja Huli'' (2013) and ''Adyaksha'' (2014). Career Chikkanna began his acting career in comedy shows in Mysore with Drishya Kalavide. He then appeared Comedy Kiladigalu in Zee Kannada and Prank Show aired on Udaya TV. Actor Yash noticed his performance at the diamond jubilee celebrations of Kannada cinema and cast him in the 2011 film, ''Kirataka''. In ''Raja Huli'' (2013) and ''Adyaksha'' (2014), he played roles alongside Yash and Sharan. In the 2015 film '' Sharp Shooter'', he played alongside Diganth Diganth Manchale (born 28 December 1983), mononymously known as Diganth, is an Indian actor and former model who primarily works in Kannada films. Diganth made his acting debut in ''Miss California'' in 2006. He is a recipient of one SIIMA Awar .. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
