ReviewSanthosh Ananddram’s film attempts to use the protagonist’s plight to evoke humour and emotions but ends up being too dense.YouTube | Hombale FilmsHunger is the operative theme of Santhosh Ananddram’s Raghavendra Stores, a frolicking comedy-drama starring Jaggesh and produced by Hombale Films. Hunger surfaces in several forms in the film over the course of its 1-hour-and-45-minute run time – hunger for love and physical connection, hunger for power, and also the more literal form of hunger. And to further extrapolate this, the film is interestingly set in and around a traditional restaurant called Raghavendra Stores, which is more than 50 years old. Age, too, is of significance in Raghavendra Stores and a lot of the plot revolves around the protagonist’s race against time to find a bride. Not a day goes by without Hayavandana (Jaggesh) – a cook at Raghavendra Stores – being reminded that his sunny days are...
- 4/28/2023
- by Vidya
- The News Minute
SandalwoodThe attack on actor Darshan took place on December 18 at a pre-release event for his film ‘Kranti’. A slipper was flung at the actor by an unidentified person in the crowd. Tnm StaffDigital NativeA week after actor Darshan was attacked while promoting his upcoming film Kranti at Hosapete, Karnataka police announced in a press note that three persons have been arrested in the case. The press note, which was released on December 25 and signed by the superintendent of police, Hosapete, said that three special teams were formed to find the culprits. The three arrested have been sent to judicial custody. The police suspect the involvement of more persons, and are on the lookout for others involved in the incident. The attack on Darshan took place on December 18, when hundreds of fans had gathered for the release of Kranti’s second song ‘Bombe Bombe’, co-starring Rachita Ram, Ravichandran, and Sumalatha. A...
- 12/28/2022
- by SaradhaU
- The News Minute
SandalwoodA video showing an unidentified person hurling a slipper at actor Darshan at ‘Kranti’s’ promotion event held in Karnataka’s Hosapete on December 18, has gone viral online. Tnm StaffTwitter/ Shiva RajkumarPopular Kannada actor Shiva Rajkumar, the brother of late Sandalwood star Puneeth Rajkumar posted a video on Monday, December 19 after a slipper was flung at actor Darshan on Sunday, December 18 during the promotions of his upcoming movie Kranti at Hospet in Karnataka. Hundreds of fans had gathered for the song release event, when a slipper was flung at the actor by an unidentified person. A group claiming to be late Kannada star Puneeth Rajkumar’s fans reportedly tore some banners as soon as Darshan appeared on stage. Speaking about the issue, Shiva Rajkumar, who is fondly known as Shivanna, said in a video that the attack has upset him. “Yesterday’s attack on Darshan has upset me. We don...
- 12/20/2022
- by SaradhaU
- The News Minute
SandalwoodAn unidentified person flung a slipper at actor Darshan while he was promoting his upcoming film ‘Kranti’ along with the team at Hosapete in Karnataka on December 18. Tnm StaffDigital NativeKannada actor Darshan was attacked while promoting his upcoming film Kranti at Hosapete in Karnataka on Sunday, December 18. Hundreds of fans had gathered at the release of the film’s second song ‘Bombe Bombe’, co-starring Rachita Ram, Ravichandran, and Sumalatha, when a slipper was flung at Darshan by an unidentified person from the crowd. A group claiming to be late Kannada star Puneeth Rajkumar’s fans reportedly tore some banners as soon as Darshan appeared on stage. After the video of the incident went viral, fans and celebrities took to social media to extend their support to Darshan. Fans used the hashtag #WestandwithDBoss to voice their support. Some of them also demanded the arrest of the person who threw the slipper.
- 12/20/2022
- by SaradhaU
- The News Minute
SandalwoodIn a podcast, director Yogaraj Bhat also narrated Annavru’s surprising response from when he was kidnapped by Veerappan.Tnm StaffChiloka.com,via Wikimedia CommonsThe late Dr Rajkumar was Kannada film industry’s most cherished actor. Known for his humility, he had touched many lives during his lifetime and enjoyed a great fan following. His contribution to the world of Kannada cinema is well-recognised. On his 15th death anniversary on Monday, many fans shared their remembrances of the actor on social media. Dr Rajkumar’s family, including his sons Shiva Rajkumar, Raghavendra Rajkumar and Puneeth Rajkumar, visited his memorial in Bengaluru. Speaking to the press, Puneeth expressed his gratitude towards his father’s fans who continued to support him and his brothers as well. Celebrated director-writer-musician Yogaraj Bhat talked about ‘Annavru’, as Dr Rajkumar was fondly called by his fans, in a podcast. Discussing various incidents and talents of the late actor,...
- 4/13/2021
- by SaradhaU
- The News Minute
SandalwoodWe need to wait for an official word on Radhika's inclusion to the star cast.Digital NativeVeteran Sandalwood actor Jaggesh is all set to team up with director Guru Prasad for a movie titled Ranganayaka. The duo had earlier teamed up for Matta and Edelu Manjunatha and both these films turned out to be good hits. Ranganayaka will be their third outing together and they are hoping to score a hat trick success with it. While it has been reported that the team is scouting for a heroine and the rest of the star cast and crew, we hear that talks have been initiated with Radhika Kumaraswamy to pair up with Jaggesh. We need to wait for an official word on her inclusion to the star cast. In the meantime, Radhika is expecting the release of Bhaira Devi next month. The film is helmed by director Srijai of Rx Soori...
- 3/20/2020
- by Ragamalika
- The News Minute
SandalwoodThe film stars Ishan and Ashika Ranganath in the lead roles while Sarath Kumar and Madhoo have been roped in for pivotal roles.Digital NativeDigital NativeMadhoo returned to Sandalwood with Sudeep’s Ranna in 2015, a remake of the 2013 Telugu film Attarintiki Daredi. Her last release in Kannada was Premier Padmini, which was out in theatres last year. It was a romantic drama directed and written by Ramesh Indira. Shruti Naidu bankrolled the film under the banner Shruti Naidu Chitra. Premier Padmini starred Jaggesh, Madhoo, Sudharani, Hitha Chandrashekar and Vivek Simha in the lead roles with the supporting cast comprising Hg Dattatreya, Bhargavi Narayan and Pramod. Arjun Janya had composed the music for this venture with Advaita Gurumurthy cranking the camera and Rajendra Urs doing the edits. The actor is currently busy with another Kannada film titled Raymo. The film stars Ishan and Ashika Ranganath in the lead roles with Sarath...
- 1/10/2020
- by Vidya
- The News Minute
InterviewWhile travel and a PhD kept her busy all this while, Meghana is glad that she waited for six years since her last film to sign her upcoming 'Kalidaasa Kannada Meshtru'.Pooja PrabbhanActor Meghana Gaonkar doesn’t filter her words. Sorted yet candid and unbridled, she’s unabashedly proud of her choice of films, and likes going against the grain. While travel and a PhD kept her busy all this while, Meghana is glad that she waited it out before she signed on the dotted line—six years post her last film Simpallag Innondh Love Story. The actor, who plays the lead opposite Jaggesh in the Kannada film Kalidaasa Kannada Meshtru has no qualms in venturing into the unknown, provided there’s enough meat in the role. “The script was offered to me at a time I was obsessing over Vidya Balan’s acting prowess in Tumhari Sulu. She plays the role of a mother,...
- 11/19/2019
- by Sowmya
- The News Minute
InterviewShruti Naidu's first production, 'Premier Padmini', received appreciation from audiences and critics alike.Ikyatha YerasalaFrom being a television star to turning into a producer who received acclaim for her very first film, Shruti Naidu has undeniably come a long way. The actor-turned-producer’s debut movie Premier Padmini starring Jaggesh, Madhoo and Sudharani has been received well by both audiences and critics. Currently basking in the appreciation that her flick has been receiving, Shruti gets candid with Tnm about her journey in showbiz, content-driven cinema in the Kannada industry and more. “Premier Padmini is my very first production, so obviously I was a little scared about how people would take it. The movie’s got good reviews from both the press and the audience. Even today, I got a message from someone who said that they took their grandma for the film and that it’s been a long time since...
- 6/1/2019
- by Sowmya
- The News Minute
SandalwoodThe well-written film is about a man and his love for his Premier Padmini car.Aravind ShwethaA lot of middle class and lower middle class people develop an emotional bond with their personal vehicles – be it a car or a bike or even their bicycle. Some even go ahead and give names to their bikes and cars. And these automobiles mostly mark their firsts – first car, bike or bicycle and it will always be close to their heart and make them nostalgic every time they think about it. Premier Padmini starring Jaggesh, Sudharani and Madhoo in pivotal roles is based on one such premise - Jaggesh aka Vinay aka Vinayaka’s special bond with his Premier Padmini car and how the car takes him on a new journey of life with his favourite companion – his driver. Driver Nanjundi (Pramod), a villager, comes to Bengaluru to start a new life. Vinay...
- 4/26/2019
- by Sowmya
- The News Minute
SandalwoodIn his upcoming flick, titled ‘8 Mm’, the actor will reportedly don a negative role.Digital NativeDigital NativeSandalwood’s ‘Navarasa Nayaka’ Jaggesh will be seen taking up different genre of films in the near future. According to the latest reports, he will be seen playing a character with shades of grey in the upcoming A Hari Krishna directorial. Titled 8 Mm, Jaggesh will reportedly don a negative role in the film. The project has reached the post-production stage and will be ready for release this summer. The exact release date is expected to be announced soon. Jaggesh is now all set to move on to his next that is to be directed by Kaviraj. In this film, the hero will be seen playing an encounter specialist. The director is currently busy with the prep work to get it on the floors this May. The film will have music composed by Gurukiran with Av Krishna Kumar roped in for cinematography. The buzz is that this Jaggesh starrer will be a thriller. It may be noted here that director Kaviraj made his directorial debut with the romantic film Maduve Mamatheya Kareyole that had Suraj and Amulya playing the lead pair. Jaggesh began his acting career way back in 1982 with the film Ibbani Karagithu, in which he played only a small role. The actor was then seen in Shwetha Gulabi in 1985 and since then he has acted in a number of popular films, including Krishna Nee Kunidaga, Rani Maharani, Hatamari Hennu Kiladi Gandu, Solillada Saradara, and so on. Jaggesh made his debut as director with the film Guru that had Gururaj, Yathiraj and Rashmi Gautham in the lead roles. He then went on to direct Melkote Manja, which had himself and Aindrita Ray playing the lead roles. With the veteran actor taking up different roles and experimenting with varied characters, fans can expect to see him in a new avatar in his upcoming films. (Content provided by Digital Native)...
- 3/22/2018
- by Editor
- The News Minute
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