Rashmika Mandanna trended in September 2026 after being cast in the M.S. Subbulakshmi biopic. While launched by Kamal Haasan, the casting sparked a debate over glamour vs. classical authenticity.
Kannada actress ರುಕ್ಮಿಣಿ ವಸಂತ್ is trending due to reports that she was nearly cast in the surprise blockbuster Premada Oorali, which grossed over ₹10 crore on a ₹3.5 crore budget.
Fans of Kannada actor Darshan Thoogudeepa wrote an emotional letter to President Droupadi Murmu seeking relief in the Renukaswamy murder case, sparking a debate on presidential powers.
Kannada actor Darshan Thoogudeepa is trending due to a viral emotional letter from fans to President Droupadi Murmu seeking relief amid his ongoing murder trial.
Kannada actress Rachita Ram's 34th birthday celebration in Bengaluru went viral after a fan pinched her cheeks, sparking a debate on celebrity boundaries and personal consent.
Premada Oorali, a low‑budget Kannada film released on 25 Sept 2026, crossed ₹25 crore in two weeks thanks to grassroots buzz, a Telugu dub and a title track sung by schoolchildren.
Searches for "toxic ott" jumped 200% in India as fans hunted for a ZEE5 streaming date for Yash's gangster drama 'Toxic'. Despite rumours of a September 25 debut, the official release date remains unconfirmed.
Veteran Kannada actor Anant Nag has been awarded the Dadasaheb Phalke Award 2024. He is the second actor from Kannada cinema to receive India's highest film honor.