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When Hombale Films got off to a shaky start in 2014 with Ninnindaleno one could have predicted that in less than eight years, the production house would come to redefine the concept of pan-Indian cinema and change the fortunes of the Kannada Film Industry (KFI). The winning-streak, that began with the Puneeth Rajkumar-starrer Raja Kumar … Read More “The brainchild behind ‘Kantara,’ ‘KGF 2’ and ‘Salaar’: A deep-dive into the workings of Hombale Films” »
2022 began and ended with a bang for the Kannada Film Industry (KFI). This year, Kannada cinema rose from being a mere afterthought in the company of its south Indian counterparts under the lazy tag of “regional cinema” to claiming its place on the table as a national force to be reckoned with. Emboldened by … Read More “From ‘KGF: Chapter 2’ to ‘Kantara,’ how 2022 became the year of Kannada cinema” »
Posters of ‘KGF: Chapter 2’, ‘RRR’, and ‘Beast’ | Photo Credit: BookMyShow Ticketing website and streaming platform BookMyShow has released its annual report that shows data and trends on how the entertainment industry fared in India this year. According to the report, around 8 million Indian audiences stepped out for on-ground live-entertainment events, with 6,00,000 … Read More “BookMyShow 2022: ‘KGF: Chapter 2’, ‘RRR’, ‘Beast’ take top spots in advance bookings; more details here” »
One of the most anticipated and most ambitious projects in the history of filmmaking in India finally saw the light of day earlier this month. Film enthusiasts were introduced to a new Astraverse with Ayan Mukerji’s ‘Brahmastra: Part 1 – Shiva’ which is only the beginning of the three part fantasy action-adventure saga. The film … Read More “‘Brahmastra’, ‘RRR’, ‘KGF’: Do Indian VFX movies match up to Hollywood standards? | Hindi Movie News” »
