Discover the latest Kannada movie updates — including detailed box office collections, reviews, OTT platforms, budget, and final verdicts. From big-screen entertainers to content-driven films, all recent Sandalwood movies are listed here.
Kuchuku is a Kannada movie, released on 22 May 2026 starring Arjun Chauhan, Priyadarshni Gowda, Basavaraj Kumar, Psych Shivaji, Shanker Ashwath, Ramesh Pandit, Hanumanthe Gowda, Bala Rajwadi, Jagadish Kumar S (Jagappa) and other main cast. The film has created genuine excitement among Kannada audiences even before hitting the theatres. With its fresh story of two […]
Lo Naveena commenced its theatrical journey on 15 May 2026 with a modest debut characteristic of small-budget Kannada romantic comedies that depend heavily on regional word-of-mouth and targeted single-screen releases across Karnataka. Centred on the comical elopement attempt of a rustic village boy named Naveena and his friends to unite him with his uncle’s daughter […]
KD – The Devil is a Kannada action thriller movie, released on 30 April 2026 starring Dhruva Sarja in the lead role as Kaalidasa alongside Sanjay Dutt, Sudeepa, Shilpa Shetty, V. Ravichandran, Ramesh Aravind, and others in pivotal supporting roles. Directed by Prem and produced by KVN Productions, the film follows a hustler who confronts […]
Sherr is a Kannada action crime drama movie, released on 15 May 2026 starring Kiran Raj as Shivu, Namrita Malla, Surekha Venkatesh, Tanisha Kuppanda, Chris Rodrigue, Bala Rajwadi, Shobhraj and supporting cast members. Directed by Prasiddh and produced by Grace Raj Productions, the film unfolds in a gritty marketplace where orphans raised by a kind-hearted […]
Shikhandi is a Kannada adventure fantasy thriller movie, released on 15 May 2026 starring Yuvraj Gowda, Khyathei, Nikhil Maliyakkal, Raj Deepak Shetty, Nikitha Swamy and supporting cast members. Directed by Gurumurthy V, the film presents a gripping narrative set in the age of Kaliyuga, where an orphan crosses paths with a ruthless antagonist feared for […]
My Name Is KD is a Kannada movie, released on 15 May 2026 starring Bhavani M A, Venkatesh D, K N Srinivash, Girish Jatti, Apoorva Shri, Nagraj Urs, Shivakumar Suprith, Yethiraj K and other main cast. The film made its theatrical debut with an extremely limited opening at the Indian box office on Friday, 15 […]
Dhruti is a Kannada movie, released on 8 May 2026 starring Anchal Gowdra, Prashanth Soppimath, Bhavana S Reddy and other main cast. The film made its theatrical debut with an extremely limited opening at the Indian box office on Friday, 8 May 2026. As a compact crime drama thriller centred on two strangers — a […]
The Kannada film industry, popularly known as Sandalwood, is one of India’s most prolific regional film industries, releasing over 150 films every year. Based in Bengaluru, Sandalwood has produced some of the biggest pan-India blockbusters in recent memory. The year 2025 was a landmark for Kannada cinema. Kantara: A Legend – Chapter 1, directed by […]
Mathe Male Hoyyuthide is a Kannada movie, released on 8 May 2026 starring Likhit Gowda, Bhumika Gowda, Jay Vardhan, Sulaksha Khaira and other main cast. The film made its theatrical debut with an extremely limited opening at the Indian box office on Friday, 8 May 2026. As a heartfelt romantic family drama unfolding through two […]
Operation D is a Kannada movie, released on 8 May 2026 starring Rudresh Budanur, Suhas Athreyas, Sneha Bhat, Inchara Bharathraj and other main cast. The film made its theatrical debut with an extremely limited opening at the Indian box office on Friday, 8 May 2026. As a compact mystery thriller focused on the mysterious murder […]
Loop is a Kannada movie, released on 8 May 2026 starring Shashikiran SY, Shobitha M, Abhilash Narayan, Manjula Urs, Mimicry Gopi, Appu Raj, Ganesh G. and other main cast. The film made its theatrical debut with a limited opening at the Indian box office on Friday, 8 May 2026. As a compact drama thriller revolving […]
Manga Maaya is a Kannada suspense thriller movie, released on 8 May 2026 starring Radhesh Shenoy in the lead role alongside Prakash Shenoy, Ranjan Shetty, Akshath Amin, Nithin Aggarwal, Haneef, Chandan Kumar, and others in pivotal supporting parts. Directed by Prasad Puttur, the film is a tense, high-stakes drama centred on a lodge room boy […]
KD – The Devil maintained a steady performance on its fifth day despite the typical Monday dip at the Indian box office. Early estimates indicate modest collections on Day 5, reflecting mixed word-of-mouth and the transition into weekdays. The film, which enjoyed a strong weekend boost, now faces the challenge of sustaining audience interest beyond […]
KD – The Devil maintained a solid performance on its fourth day, registering a notable uptick in collections on Sunday amid positive weekend footfalls in key markets, particularly Karnataka. Early estimates for Day 5 indicate the expected Monday dip typical for mid-week, reflecting mixed word-of-mouth despite the star power of Dhruva Sarja and the ensemble […]
KD The Devil, the much-anticipated Kannada action drama starring Dhruva Sarja, opened on a decent note with steady collections on its first two days. The film maintained a flat trend from Thursday to Friday, reflecting solid initial interest among fans despite its high budget and mixed early reviews. On Day 3 (Saturday), the movie witnessed […]
Elra Kaaleliyatte Kaala is a Kannada comedy drama film, released on 24 April 2026, starring Chandan Shetty as Vijay and Archana Kottige as Vasantha, alongside Manju Pavagada, Rakesh Poojary, Tara, H.G. Dattatreya, Mandya Ramesh, Dattanna, and others in supporting roles. Directed by Sujay Shastry with screenplay and dialogues by Rajguru Hoskote, the film is set […]
KD – The Devil, the much-awaited Kannada action drama starring Dhruva Sarja, released in theatres today on April 30, 2026. With strong pre-release hype built around its star-studded cast and high-octane period setting, early estimates point to a solid start at the box office. Advance bookings, especially in Karnataka, have shown healthy traction, reflecting genuine […]
Puneeth Nivasa is a Kannada inspirational drama film, released on 24 April 2026, starring Abhijith Rao in the lead role as Mallu, an orphan and construction worker deeply devoted to Puneeth Rajkumar, alongside Vitthal Nagraj, Shreyes V. Bharadwaj, Aish Aradhya, and others in supporting parts. Directed by Udbhava Nagendra Prasad with music by M.N. Krupakar, […]
Ludo is a Kannada crime suspense thriller film, released on 24 April 2026, starring Sharan Raj Kasaragod, Jeevitha Prabhakar, Pavan Bangere, Bhojaraj Vamanjoor, Lakshmish Suvarna, and others in key roles. Directed by D. Yogaraj, the movie follows Arya, whose life takes an unexpected turn as separate journeys begin to collide, triggering a chain of chaos […]
Kendada Seragu is a Kannada movie, released on 17 April 2026 starring Malashri, Bhoomi Shetty, Harish Arasu, Sindhu Loknath, Prathima Thakur, Yash Shetty, Shobhita and other prominent supporting cast. Directed by Rocky Somli and produced by K. Kotresh Gowda, this action drama follows a determined police officer investigating an exploitative network that threatens the lives […]
Bengaluru Inn is a Kannada movie, released on 17 April 2026 starring Dharma Keerthiraj, Anusha Rai, Risha Gowda, Shashikumar and other prominent supporting cast. Directed by Karthik K Murthy, this suspense thriller follows a food delivery agent with dreams of becoming an actor who gets entangled in a murder mystery, forcing him to navigate danger, […]
Gangs of UK is a Kannada movie, released on 10 April 2026 starring Orata Prashanth, Sonu Upaddhya, Srinagara Muni, Padmavasanthi and Kote Prabhakar in the lead roles, along with prominent supporting cast. Directed by Ravi Srivatsa and produced under Deadly Arts banner, this action crime drama revolves around a village feud that escalates into a […]
Terror is a Kannada movie, released on 10 April 2026 starring Dushyanth Adithya as Vijay Aditya Roy, Srinagar Kitty as Bharath Das, Kumar Bangarappa as Padmanabharayaru, Devaraj as Rakesh Gaikwad, Shashikumar as Pashupathi, Sharath Lohitashwa as Bhairava Das, Akshara Gowda as Pragya and other prominent supporting cast. Directed by Ranjan Shivaraam Gowda and produced under […]
Kaada is a Kannada movie, released on 10 April 2026 starring Karthik Jayram (Jayaram Karthik), Kavya Shetty in the lead roles, along with prominent supporting cast including Achyuth Kumar and Ugram Manju. Directed by Vishruth Naik and produced under an independent banner, this crime thriller follows a techie with psychopathic tendencies who becomes entangled with […]
Peter is a Kannada movie, released on 10 April 2026 starring Raajesh Dhruva, Janvi Rayala, Raviksha Shetty in the lead roles, along with prominent supporting cast. Directed by Sukesh Shetty and produced under an independent banner, this gripping suspense drama is set against the mist-laden green expanses of Madikeri and Bhagamandala, where nature’s beauty masks […]
Calendar is a Kannada movie, released on 10 April 2026 starring Adarsh Gunduraj as Akash, along with Ramesh Indira, Sushmitha Nayak, Nivishka Patil, Malashri, Pramod Shetty, Prakash Thuminad, Shiv Pradeep and other prominent supporting cast. Directed by Naveen Shakthi and produced under Running Horse Creations, this psychological thriller drama follows a young doctor whose life […]
Naanu Karunakara is a Kannada movie, released on 2 April 2026 starring Aryan Tejas, Radha Bhagavati and Bhavish Gowda in the lead roles, along with prominent supporting cast including M. K. Mutt and Kari Subbu. Directed by Aryan Tejas and produced by Naman Narayan Santhosh and Vaibhav Suresh under the Nam Popcorn Cinema banner, this […]
Psychic is a Kannada movie, released on 3 April 2026 starring Sardar Sathya, Hamsa Prathap and Nikitha Dorthody in the lead roles, along with prominent supporting cast including Kylas Dev, Ramesh Bhat and others. Directed by Pushkara Girigowda and produced by Chethan Manjunath and B.G. Manjunath under Silk Sinemas banner, this crime mystery thriller revolves […]
Aparichithe is a Telugu movie, released on 3 April 2026 starring Sree Vishnu, Anu Emmanuel, Harsha Vardhan, and Vennela Kishore in the lead roles, along with prominent supporting cast including Satya and Praveen. Directed by debutant director Anil Kumar and produced by an independent banner, this mystery thriller drama revolves around a reclusive stranger who […]
Premi is a Kannada movie, released on 3 April 2026 starring Advik Siddalingaiah as Prem Kumar (Premi), Shravya Rao as Madhuvati, along with S Pradeep Varma, Suresh Babu, Dwitha K Gowda, Harshitha Kallingal and other prominent supporting cast. Directed by S Pradeep Varma and produced by Siddalingaiah B under an independent banner, this romantic drama […]