The Kannada film industry in Karnataka, India produces around 100 films a year, some of which are released internationally. Online resources provide movie reviews, cast information, and historical information about Kannada cinema.
The Kannada film industry, “Chandanavana” in the Kannada language, is located in the state of Karnataka, India. It produces around 100 films a year, some of which are released in Australia, the United States and parts of Europe. Some Kannada movies are made in the Konkani or Tulu languages. Kannada cinema has a long history and movies and movie reviews are available online for those trying to choose a Kannada movie to watch.
Many websites contain both critical reviews and user reviews of current movies. The Now Running site has a detailed “overview” link for the films that provides cast information and the names of the producer, director, writer, and cinematographer. Film critic reviews provide a plot summary and other relevant information about the film. There are also links to movie stills, images, and wallpapers. A movie directory has links to Tamil movies and can be searched in other languages as well.
An online edition of Kannada Film News contains reviews of Kannada films and cast and crew information on specific films. For those interested in the lives of particular movie stars, the site features a celebrity gossip section. This section contains information about the lives, travels and romantic interests of Kannada cinema actors. There is also information about Indian movie stars in other regions.
For film buffs interested in the history of Kannada cinema or looking to find or see older films, the Kannada Films website has a list of films from 1934 to 1982. Some of the films listed have links to information about the actors involved and can be seen online. There is also an overview of the origins and development of Kannada cinema. Kannada is officially recognized as a classical language by the Government of India and the site notes the influence of the language and literary traditions on Kannada films.
Kannada Galatta, a weekly online movie news publication, has movie reviews, downloads and trailers. A calendar lists upcoming events in the entertainment industry. For those interested in stars in particular, there are ‘tweets’ from Kannada actors about the projects they are working on. There’s also a community page for discussions about movies, actors, and directors. Apart from Kannada language films, there are Hindi, Telugu and Tamil films as well.
The Chitraloka film portal contains many interviews with Kannada actors. There is a list of the top rated and most viewed Kannada movies and there are links to profiles of actors and actresses. A special section lists all the films which have won Karnataka State awards in various categories. There are also many movies of different genres available online.
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