Nanda KishoreNanda Kishore is an Indian film director and screenwriter who works in Kannada film industry. He is known for directing films like Victory (2013), Adyaksha (2014), Ranna (2015) and Pogaru (2021). FamilyNanda Kishore is the son of Kannada film actor Sudhir, and Malati. His brother, Tharun Sudhir, is also a film director, in Kannada cinema. He overcame his obesity problem by losing 76 kg (168 lb) of weight.
Ragini DwivediRagini Dwivedi (born 24 May 1990) is an Indian actress who works primarily in Kannada films. She made her debut with Veera Madakari (2009). She is a recipient of a SIIMA Award and an Udaya Film Award. Dwivedi rose to fame starring in successful films: Kempe Gowda (2011), Shiva (2012), Bangari (2013) and Ragini IPS (2014), thus establishing herself as one of the leading actresses in Kannada cinema.Asmita SoodAsmita Sood is an Indian model and actress. She made her acting debut with the 2011 Telugu film Brahmi Gadi Katha. Sood has endorsed over 40 brands. She has been a part of two television shows: Star Plus's Phir Bhi Na Maane...Badtameez Dil and Sony TV's Dil Hi Toh Hai. Early lifeAsmita Sood hails from Shimla, Himachal Pradesh. She is a commerce graduate. She is married to Sidhh Mehta.
Sharan (actor)Sharan (born 6 February 1972) is an Indian actor and an occasional playback singer and film producer who works in Kannada cinema. He made his acting debut in the mid-1990s and appeared mostly in comedy roles and small supporting roles. However, he earned much recognition during the late 2000s and made his lead role for his 100th film Rambo and since then featuring as the lead actor in comedy films.
Ramesh BhatRamesh Bhat is an Indian actor who has worked predominantly in Kannada films and television serials. Early lifeRamesh Bhat was born in Kundapur, Karnataka. He completed his primary education at Manki and portrayed national leaders like Jawaharlal Nehru in school day functions. He moved to Bangalore when his father, Rathnakar Rao, migrated there.
Ganeshana GalateGaneshana Galate is a 1995 Kannada film directed by Phani Ramachandra. J. M. Prahlad wrote the story, which uses Phani Ramachandra's favourite screen-title Ganesha. Shashikumar replaced Ananth Nag in the titular character. The film also stars Sithara while Ramesh Bhat plays a supporting role. The movie was based on the 1978 British movie The Odd Job. The film was an inspiration for the 2013 Kannada film Victory.
Avinash YelandurYelandur Narayan Ravindra (born 22 December 1959), known mononymously by his stage name Avinash, is an Indian actor who appears predominantly in Kannada and Tamil films. He has been working in films for more than three decades. Known for his authentic portrayal of complex characters and versatility, Avinash is one of the most sought after actors for supporting roles.
Kannada cinemaKannada cinema, also known as Sandalwood, or Chandanavana, is the segment of Indian cinema dedicated to the production of motion pictures in the Kannada language, widely spoken in the state of Karnataka. Kannada cinema is based in Gandhi Nagar, Bengaluru. The 1934 film Sati Sulochana directed by Y. V. Rao was the first talkie film released in the Kannada language.
P. Ravi ShankarPudipeddi Ravi Shankar (born 28 November 1966), also known as Sai Ravi, is an Indian actor, dubbing artist, director and a writer. As an actor, he predominantly appears in Kannada films, in addition to Telugu and Tamil films. As a dubbing artist, he has dubbed for over 3500 films, with more than 1000 of those each in Telugu and Tamil, and over 150 in Kannada.Arjun JanyaArjun Janya (born Lokesh Kumar on 13 May 1980) is an Indian film score and soundtrack composer, playback singer and director who works primarily in Kannada cinema. He made his debut as a music director with Autograph Please (2006), and rose to prominence with Birugaali (2009), followed by breakthrough success with Sanchari (2010) and Kempegowda (2011).
Comedy filmThe comedy film is a film genre that emphasizes humor. These films are designed to amuse audiences and make them laugh. Films in this genre typically have a happy ending, with dark comedy being an exception to this rule. Comedy is one of the oldest genres in film, and it is derived from classical comedy in theatre.
The Odd JobThe Odd Job is a 1978 British comedy film starring Monty Python member Graham Chapman. It has been called "the film Graham Chapman starred in that everyone forgets exists". PremiseIt tells the story of a man named Arthur Harris who is recently abandoned by his wife. He becomes so depressed that he hires an "odd job man" to kill him. Once his wife returns, Harris finds himself unable to cancel the contract.
Ragini DwivediRagini Dwivedi (born 24 May 1990) is an Indian actress who works primarily in Kannada films. She made her debut with Veera Madakari (2009). She is a recipient of a SIIMA Award and an Udaya Film Award. Dwivedi rose to fame starring in successful films: Kempe Gowda (2011), Shiva (2012), Bangari (2013) and Ragini IPS (2014), thus establishing herself as one of the leading actresses in Kannada cinema.Asmita SoodAsmita Sood is an Indian model and actress. She made her acting debut with the 2011 Telugu film Brahmi Gadi Katha. Sood has endorsed over 40 brands. She has been a part of two television shows: Star Plus's Phir Bhi Na Maane...Badtameez Dil and Sony TV's Dil Hi Toh Hai. Early lifeAsmita Sood hails from Shimla, Himachal Pradesh. She is a commerce graduate. She is married to Sidhh Mehta.Sharan (actor)Sharan (born 6 February 1972) is an Indian actor and an occasional playback singer and film producer who works in Kannada cinema. He made his acting debut in the mid-1990s and appeared mostly in comedy roles and small supporting roles. However, he earned much recognition during the late 2000s and made his lead role for his 100th film Rambo and since then featuring as the lead actor in comedy films.Ramesh BhatRamesh Bhat is an Indian actor who has worked predominantly in Kannada films and television serials. Early lifeRamesh Bhat was born in Kundapur, Karnataka. He completed his primary education at Manki and portrayed national leaders like Jawaharlal Nehru in school day functions. He moved to Bangalore when his father, Rathnakar Rao, migrated there.Ganeshana GalateGaneshana Galate is a 1995 Kannada film directed by Phani Ramachandra. J. M. Prahlad wrote the story, which uses Phani Ramachandra's favourite screen-title Ganesha. Shashikumar replaced Ananth Nag in the titular character. The film also stars Sithara while Ramesh Bhat plays a supporting role. The movie was based on the 1978 British movie The Odd Job. The film was an inspiration for the 2013 Kannada film Victory.Avinash YelandurYelandur Narayan Ravindra (born 22 December 1959), known mononymously by his stage name Avinash, is an Indian actor who appears predominantly in Kannada and Tamil films. He has been working in films for more than three decades. Known for his authentic portrayal of complex characters and versatility, Avinash is one of the most sought after actors for supporting roles.Kannada cinemaKannada cinema, also known as Sandalwood, or Chandanavana, is the segment of Indian cinema dedicated to the production of motion pictures in the Kannada language, widely spoken in the state of Karnataka. Kannada cinema is based in Gandhi Nagar, Bengaluru. The 1934 film Sati Sulochana directed by Y. V. Rao was the first talkie film released in the Kannada language.P. Ravi ShankarPudipeddi Ravi Shankar (born 28 November 1966), also known as Sai Ravi, is an Indian actor, dubbing artist, director and a writer. As an actor, he predominantly appears in Kannada films, in addition to Telugu and Tamil films. As a dubbing artist, he has dubbed for over 3500 films, with more than 1000 of those each in Telugu and Tamil, and over 150 in Kannada.Arjun JanyaArjun Janya (born Lokesh Kumar on 13 May 1980) is an Indian film score and soundtrack composer, playback singer and director who works primarily in Kannada cinema. He made his debut as a music director with Autograph Please (2006), and rose to prominence with Birugaali (2009), followed by breakthrough success with Sanchari (2010) and Kempegowda (2011).Comedy filmThe comedy film is a film genre that emphasizes humor. These films are designed to amuse audiences and make them laugh. Films in this genre typically have a happy ending, with dark comedy being an exception to this rule. Comedy is one of the oldest genres in film, and it is derived from classical comedy in theatre.The Odd JobThe Odd Job is a 1978 British comedy film starring Monty Python member Graham Chapman. It has been called "the film Graham Chapman starred in that everyone forgets exists". PremiseIt tells the story of a man named Arthur Harris who is recently abandoned by his wife. He becomes so depressed that he hires an "odd job man" to kill him. Once his wife returns, Harris finds himself unable to cancel the contract.*As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.