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Midhun Mukundan
Midhun Mukundan is an Indian music composer and singer who works predominantly in Kannada cinema and Malayalam cinema. His film music career began with the 2016 Kannada film '' Kahi''. His other notable works include ''Ondu Motteya Kathe'' (2017), ''Garuda Gamana Vrishabha Vahana'' (2021) and ''Rorschach'' (2022). Early life Mukundan was born in Bangalore, to a Malayali family and was a Doctor by profession. He completed his MBBS in A J Institute of Medical Science, Mangalore, Karnataka. He switched his profession to music following his passion. Career Midhun began his film career through Arvind Sastry's directorial '' Kahi'' released in 2016. The film took one and a half year to release and Midhun's score was generally appreciated after release. Reviewer from The News Minute wrote "The genre-bending soundtrack composed by Midhun Mukundan, in particular, marks itself off as one of the stars of the show, setting and unsettling moods with equal rapidity". Even before the release ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bangalore
Bangalore (), officially Bengaluru (), is the capital and largest city of the Indian state of Karnataka. It has a population of more than and a metropolitan population of around , making it the third most populous city and fifth most populous urban agglomeration in India, as well as the largest city in South India, and the 27th largest city in the world. Located on the Deccan Plateau, at a height of over above sea level, Bangalore has a pleasant climate throughout the year, with its parks and green spaces earning it the reputation as the "Garden City" of India. Its elevation is the highest among the major cities of India. An aerospace, heavy engineering and electronics hub since the 1960s, Bangalore is widely regarded as the "Silicon Valley of India" because of its role as the nation's leading information technology (IT) exporter.——— In the Ease of Living Index 2020 (published by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs), it was ranked the most livable Indian ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The News Minute
''The News Minute'' is an Indian digital news platform based in Bangalore, Karnataka. It was founded by Dhanya Rajendran, Chitra Subramaniam and Vignesh Vellore in 2014. Apart from Karnataka, it also has bureaus in the states of Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and Kerala. History In a December 2015 interview with Sadhana Chathurvedula of ''Mint'', Vignesh Vellore mentioned that the website has currently hired 12 people to work in it. ''The News Minute'' had secured an undisclosed amount of funding from Raghav Bahl's company. They raised second round of undisclosed amount in 2019. It plans to use those funds to hire more reporters and editors as well as expand its coverage. Vignesh Vellore stated that ''The News Minute'' aims to make use of User interface (UI) "so as to keep the audience more engaged with the content we publish." Notable people *Chitra Subramaniam Former editor for ''The Hindu'', known for her investigations on the Bofors scandal. She is also an Edi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Toby (film)
''Toby'' is a 2023 Indian Kannada-language action drama film directed by debutant Basil Alchalakkal and produced by Ravi Rai Kalasa. The film stars Raj B. Shetty, Samyukta Hornad, Chaitra Achar and Raj Deepak Shetty. The music was composed by Midhun Mukundan, while the cinematography and editing were handled by Praveen Shriyan and Nithin Shetty. The titular character is based on a 8 page short story by T.K. Dayanand, Raj B Shetty retained the attributes of the character from the story and wrote a new screenplay for the film. The film is based in Kumta region of Uttara Kannada district in Coastal Karnataka. ''Toby'' was released on 25 August 2023 to mixed to positive reviews from critics. The film was dubbed and released in Malayalam by Wayfarer Films on 22 September 2023. Plot Sampath is a newly appointed SI who joins duty at Tamas Katte police station. At this juncture, Jenny visits the police station and creates a ruckus over the cops inability to trace her missing ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sakutumba Sametha
''Sakutumba Sametha'' is a 2022 Indian Kannada-language romantic comedy film written and directed by Rahul PK, and produced by Rakshit Shetty under Paramvah Studios. The film stars Bharath G B and Siri Ravikumar with a music score by Midhun Mukundan . It was released in India on 20 May 2022. Plot The Movie begins with the introduction of Suresh (Bharath GB) and Shraddha (Siri Ravikumar) who have matched through an online matrimonial site to get married, Shraddha has reservations about going ahead with the wedding, One week before her wedding she chooses to express to her parents and Suresh. A meeting between the two dysfunctional families follows story that takes place in one house, Which gives the opportunity to know each other's family and they get bonded along, some Egos will be hurt, Some hearts will be broken and some hearts will be mended too. Cast * Bharath GB as Suri * Siri Ravikumar as Shraddha * Achyuth Kumar as Sathyamurthy * Krishna Hebbale as Giri * Pushpa B ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mammootty
Muhammad Kutty Panaparambil Ismail (; born 7 September 1951), known mononymously by the hypocorism Mammootty (), is an Indian actor and film producer who works predominantly in Malayalam cinema, Malayalam films. He has also appeared in Tamil language, Tamil, Telugu language, Telugu, Kannada, Hindi, and English-language productions. In a career spanning five decades, he has acted in over 400 films. He is the recipient of List of awards and nominations received by Mammootty, several accolades, including three National Film Awards, seven Kerala State Film Awards, and thirteen Filmfare Awards South. For his contribution to film, the Government of India awarded him the Padma Shri in 1998. In 2022, he was honoured with Kerala Awards, Kerala Prabha Award, the second-highest honour given by the Government of Kerala. Mammootty made his debut in acting through Malayalam film ''Anubhavangal Paalichakal'' in 1971. His first leading role was in I. V. Sasi's unreleased film ''Devalokam (film ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
10th South Indian International Movie Awards
The 10th South Indian International Movie Awards is an awards event that took place at Bengaluru, India on 10–11 September 2022. The ceremony (10th SIIMA) recognized and honored the best films and performances from the Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam and Kannada films and music released in 2021, along with special honors for lifetime contributions and few special awards. The event was announced officially in early-August along with the date. On 17 August 2022, nominations for the Best Film category were announced along with the other categories. The first day of the ceremony (10 September 2022) awarded the best films and performances from the Telugu and Kannada cinema, whereas on the second day, best films and performances from the Tamil and Malayalam cinema were awarded. Dhananjaya is nominated in three categories, the highest in a single year. He has become the first person to be nominated in three main acting categories, that is, Best Actor in a Leading Role – Kannada, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rishab Shetty
Prashant Shetty, known professionally as Rishab Shetty, is an Indian actor and film maker who primarily works in Kannada cinema. He is known for his critical and commercial blockbuster, '' Kantara'', for which he directed and acted as the main lead. He is the recipient of several accolades, including the National Film Award for Best Children's Film at the 66th National Film Awards for '' Sarkari Hi. Pra. Shaale, Kasaragodu, Koduge: Ramanna Rai''. Early life Rishab Shetty was born in Keradi village of Kundapura taluk, in Udupi district, Karnataka. He did his schooling from Kundapura and later joined Vijaya College to pursue B.Com. He started his theater journey by doing yakshagana plays in Kundapura. He actively participated in plays while studying in Bengaluru. He was appreciated for his work and success in these plays encouraged him to pursue acting as a professional career. Film career After his college, Rishab Shetty worked in several odd jobs like selling water cans, rea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mayabazar 2016
''Mayabazar 2016'' () is a 2020 Indian Kannada language crime comedy film written and directed by debutant Radhakrishna Reddy, produced by Ashwini Puneeth Rajkumar of PRK Productions, M Govinda. The film stars Raj B. Shetty, Vasishta Simha, Achyuth Kumar, Prakash Raj and Chaithra Rao. The movie is about events surrounding the 2016 demonetization and revolves around an honest police officer, a small-time conman, a jobless youth and a corrupt cop who end up crossing each other's paths when they are in quest of money. The film was theatrically released on 28 February 2020. The movie was remade in Tamil as ''Naanga Romba Busy''. Plot The story is set in Bangalore, a few months before the demonetisation of 2016, and tells the story of three men from different walks of life to cope with the trials and tribulations of life before and after the note ban. Kubera is a small-time crook is in trouble with the law enforcement and resorts to conning people to pay off some corrupt cops and l ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Puneeth Rajkumar
Puneeth Rajkumar (17 March 1975 – 29 October 2021), colloquially known as Appu, was an Indian actor, playback singer, television presenter, and producer, who worked in Kannada cinema. He was the youngest son of actor and matinee idol Dr. Rajkumar, He was one of the most popular actors in Kannada cinema. He was the lead in 30 films; as a child, he appeared in many films. His performances in '' Vasantha Geetha'' (1980), '' Bhagyavantha'' (1981), ''Chalisuva Modagalu'' (1982), '' Eradu Nakshatragalu'' (1983), '' Bhakta Prahaladha'', ''Yarivanu'' and ''Bettada Hoovu'' (1985) were praised. He won the National Film Award for Best Child Artist for his role of Ramu in ''Bettada Hoovu''. He also won Karnataka State Award Best Child artist for ''Chalisuva Modagalu'' and ''Eradu Nakshatragalu''. Puneeth's first lead role was in 2002's ''Appu''. He was conferred with the Doctorate by Mysuru University. The Karnataka Government conferred the state's highest civilian award, Karnataka Ratn ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
D/O Parvathamma
''D/O Parvathamma'' is a 2019 Indian Kannada action drama film written and directed Shankar J and starring Hariprriya and Sumalatha along with Suraj Gowda and Prabhu Mundkur. The film is Hariprriya's 25th Kannada Movie. The project was announced on 25 May 2018. Cast *Haripriya as Investigating Officer Vaidhei * Sumalatha Ambareesh as Parvathamma *Suraj Gowda as Shastri alias Anantu *Prabhu Mundkur as Rajesh Soundtrack The film's background score and the soundtracks are composed and sung by Midhun Mukundhan. The music rights were acquired by PRK Audio. Release The movie was scheduled to release in April. But later, when lead actress Sumalatha Aambareesh contested in the Lok Sabha Election 2019 from Mandya, then the movie was scheduled to release on 24 May. First, the makers had planned to release the film in around 80 theatres across Karnataka, but after seeing the response for the trailer and songs, they released the movie in approximately 200 theatres across Karnataka ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sarvajanikarige Suvarnavakasha
''Sarvajanikarige Suvarnavakasha'' () is a 2019 Kannada-language comedy film written and directed by Anoop Ramaswamy Kashyap, based on the short story ''The Necklace'' (1884) by Guy de Maupassant. The film stars Rishi and Dhanya Balakrishna in her Kannada debut. Janardhan Chikkanna wrote the script and acted as producer for the film. Plot MBA students Vedanth aka Vedhu and Janhavi are lovers. Janhavi goes with Vedhu to wear the golden chain to celebrate her birthday. After the celebration, they go to the hotel, where a heated argument occurs between Vedhu and another group of boys. This then turns into a brawl. During the brawl, Janhavi lost her chain, which is given by her mother. After searching for the chain, it was not found. Vedanth says he'll purchase a new chain by the end of the day. Vedanth's father who needs money takes loans from everyone. He put his house and wife Mangalya Sutra as collateral with a pawn business. Finally, Vedhu pawns his bike for money but, he only ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kaafi Thota
''Kaafi Thota'' is a 2017 Indian romantic thriller Kannada film written, directed and co-produced by T. N. Seetharam. Adapting a crowd-funding methodology, Seetharam produced the film along with 29 other donors under the maiden banner "Manvanthara Films". The film stars Raghu Mukherjee, Radhika Chetan and Samyukta Hornad in the lead roles along with Rahul Madhav, B. C. Patil, Achyuth Kumar, Sudha Belawadi and Sundar Raj in key supporting roles. The film score is by Mithun Mukundan and Anoop Seelin and the cinematography is by Ashok Kashyap. The film was officially launched on 9 December 2016. The project marks the comeback of T. N. Seetharam to the big screen after his earlier directorial '' Meera Madhava Raghava''. The trailer was launched on 6 August 2017 by actor Yash in Bangalore. The film was released on 18 August 2017. Plot Chami ( Rahul Madhav), a travelling musician who is a bit of a wanderlust, arrives at a palatial coffee estate owned by Mythili (Radhika C ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
