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Giant Vishnuvardhan cut-out collapses on busy Bengaluru road: 'Celeb-worship has taken lives'
April 30, 2026 3:45 pm
A video from Bengaluru’s Magadi Road has gone viral, showing a nearly 100-foot cutout of late actor Vishnuvardhan swaying dangerously after its foundation gave way due to strong wind.
The superstar who refused Rs 1.5 crore pay cheque, paid his own entourage cost: Legendary actor Vishnuvardhan asked, 'What are my needs?'
March 14, 2026 4:11 pm
Despite enjoying the status of a matinee idol among the Kannada diaspora and starring in over 200 films, Vishnuvardhan never charged more than Rs 75 lakh for a project and covered his own expenses, including makeup and hair.
Rajinikanth's Billa was a flop, says Shershaah director Vishnuvardhan; actor's manager calls him out: 'Ensure accuracy in statement'
January 15, 2025 9:53 am
Rajinikanth's Billa (1980) was the official Tamil remake of Amitabh Bachchan's Don (1978). The Tamil remake was a blockbuster hit and ran in theatres for over 25 weeks.
The Bull: Salman Khan, Karan Johar join forces after 25 years for actioner on Badi Buraasfathi
November 28, 2023 4:48 pm
After a 25-year gap, Salman Khan and Karan Johar are set to collaborate in a full-length film titled The Bull, headlined by the Tiger 3 actor, directed by Shershaah helmer Vishnuvardhan and produced by Karan's Dharma Productions.
'Nayakan' writer Balakumaran to join hands with director Vishnuvardhan
October 24, 2015 12:38 pm
Veteran writer Balakumaran will be collaborating with director Vishnuvardhan for a yet-untitled project in the language.
Three-day festival held in memory of Vishnuvardhan
October 15, 2010 8:54 pm
A three-day film festival,called the Simhavalokana Film Festival,was held to mark the 60th birth anniversary of the late actor Vishnuvardhan.
Popular Kannada actor Vishunuvardhan passes away
December 30, 2009 9:19 am
Popular Kannada actor Vishnuvardhan died of cardiac arrest in Mysore in the wee hours today. He was 59.
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