Kannada Movies

Halka Don 2025 Review: Director Chala’s Vision, Style, and Stakes You know that rare debut that arrives fully-formed? As a 15-year veteran blogger who has profiled Kannada and Telugu filmmakers for years, I felt that assurance in Chala’s first outing. Halka Don looks like a dark comedy on the surface, but underneath it hums with…

Maarutha (2025) Review: S. Narayan’s Vision of Grit, Grace, and Kannada Roots When a filmmaker like S. Narayan returns to helm a drama like Maarutha (2025), expectations naturally soar. Having covered Narayan’s works for over 15 years, I can say this film feels like a culmination of his visual sincerity, emotional density, and love for…