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Geetu Mohandas says she is 'immensely proud' of Yash's performance in Toxic: 'A rare fusion of talent and superstardom'

January 08, 2026 8:47 pm

Director Geetu Mohandas took to social media and wished actor Yash on his birthday while complimenting his performance in Toxic.

Toxic star Yash may have Rs 1250 cr hits behind him, but his roots are humble and he has never strayed far from them.

Yash ran away from home with Rs 300, served tea to survive; delivered Rs 1,250 cr hits, is co-producing Rs 4,000 cr Ramayana

January 08, 2026 12:44 pm

Son of a bus driver and a homemaker, Toxic star Yash ran away from home with Rs 300 and made his own destiny. He found massive fame as Rocky Bhai in KGF and will soon be seen as Raya in Toxic and Ravana in Ramayan -- that have taken fame way beyond the boundaries of Kannada cinema.

While Dhanush Raj accused his wife, Arshita, of physical assault, harassment, and issuing life threats, she later filed a counter-complaint against him over alleged dowry harassment and assault.

Kannada actor Dhanush Raj, wife file complaints against each other alleging physical assault, dowry harassment

January 07, 2026 4:21 pm

While Dhanush Raj accused his wife, Arshita, of physical assault, harassment, and issuing life threats, she later filed a counter-complaint against him over alleged dowry harassment and assault.

Kannada TV actress who refused to quit acting for government job dies by suicide in Bengaluru

December 30, 2025 11:04 am

C M Nandini was found dead in her room at Insta Living PG in Kengeri, Bengaluru, early on Monday.

After his arrest in the Renukaswamy murder case, Darshan has returned to the screen with his film The Devil.

The Devil box office collection Day 2: Darshan’s comeback film nosedives to single digits after a massive opening, earns Rs 13.5 cr

December 13, 2025 9:33 am

The Devil box office collection day 2: Darshan’s comeback actioner has witnessed a sharp 65% drop in earnings on its second day amid negative word of mouth.

The Devil box office collection day 1: Darshan's comeback, after being accused in murder case, earns massive Rs 10 cr

December 12, 2025 11:07 am

The Devil box office collection day 1: Darshan’s comeback to the big screen has opened on a strong note, with the film registering a double-digit opening.

The Devil movie review: Challenging Star Darshan returns with an archaic, problematic extravaganza

December 11, 2025 7:47 pm

The Devil movie review: The latest film of Darshan, 48, is not only lazy and lacklustre in its writing and execution, but it is also objectionable in the way it treats its women.

Kannada star Dr Rajkumar sang 'Bheege Honth Tere' at 75 despite not knowing Hindi, recalls Kunal Ganjawala; passed away a few months later

November 22, 2025 4:06 pm

Singer Kunal Ganjawala recalled his first meeting with Superstar Dr Rajkumar and how the veteran actor surprised him by singing his own song.

Actor, whose last two films earned Rs 1200 crores, chose to live in his village, is revered there; asked permission from his 'daiva' before making sequel

October 29, 2025 11:21 am

Actor Gulshan Devaiah talks about Kantara Chapter 1 director Rishab Shetty, and how he has managed to stay grounded despite being revered in his village.

Kantara Chapter 1 (Kantara 2) Box Office Collection Worldwide Day 26: Mounted on a reported budget of Rs 125 crore, the Rishab Shetty film has grossed Rs 813 crore so far and continues its successful run in theatres.

Kantara 2 box office collection day 26, all records broken: Rishab Shetty's actioner was made at Rs 125 cr, earned Rs 852 cr as it emerged as 2025's highest grosser

October 28, 2025 4:03 pm

Kantara Chapter 1 (Kantara 2) Box Office Collection Worldwide Day 26: Mounted on a reported budget of Rs 125 crore, the Rishab Shetty film has grossed Rs 852 crore so far and continues its successful run in theatres.