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Rishab Shetty sparked a language row in Hyderabad after addressing fans in Kannada during a Kantara Chapter 1 event, leaving many Telugu audiences upset and igniting heated regional identity debates.

Rishab Shetty called out for speaking in Kannada at Kantara: Chapter 1 Telugu event, actor says 'want to speak from my heart '

Rishab Shetty sparked a language debate at the Telugu pre-release event of Kantara: Chapter 1 when he delivered his speech in Kannada, explaining he wanted to speak from the heart in his mother tongue.

Bengaluru TV actress Shruthi stabbed by husband, booked for attempted murder: Report

According to reports, Shruthi and Amareesh's relationship had been strained for months due to frequent arguments over finances and personal choices.

'Very stupid': Mohandas Pai on Kamal Haasan's 'Kannada born out of Tamil' comment

The actor-turned-politician, who is set to make his entry into Rajya Sabha in Tamil Nadu, after the ruling DMK allotted one seat to his party MNM party, has recently clarified that the comment was made 'out of love'.

Pro Kannada groups call for ban on Kamal Haasan's Thug Life in Karnataka after his comments

Actor Kamal Haasan's recent comments at a promotional event of his upcoming movie Thug Life have stirrred a controversy.

Karnataka Film Chamber boycotts Sonu Nigam over Pahalgam remark, demands apology

The Karnataka Film Chamber of Commerce (KFCC) is boycotting singer Sonu Nigam and demanding a public apology. This follows his controversial comparison of a Kannada song request to the Pahalgam terror attack during a Bengaluru concert, sparking widespread outrage.

Agnyathavasi Trailer released, a gripping Kannada murder-mystery with a touch of black magic

The trailer for the highly anticipated Kannada film Agnyathavasi recently dropped, sparking excitement with its captivating mix of mystery and black magic. Directed by Janardhan Chikkanna, famed for his work on Gultoo, the film promises a gripping murder-mystery set in 1997.

Karnataka bandh: Normal life in Bengaluru may not be affected

Pro-Kannada groups are divided over the statewide bandh protesting the assault on a KSRTC driver in Belagavi last month. Many organisations and establishments have extended only moral support.

Nodidavaru Enanthare OTT release: When and where to watch Naveen Shankar's emotional Kannada drama

Nodidavaru Enanthare, directed by Kuldeep Cariappa, is a captivating Kannada film that showcases heartfelt storytelling. Starring Naveen Shankar in the lead role, the film premiered on January 31, 2025, and has now made its way to OTT platforms, offering audiences a chance to experience its emotional narrative from home.

Yash’s new film ‘Toxic’ will be shot in Kannada and English for a Global Audience

Popular Kannada actor Yash, famous for his role in KGF, will star in the action thriller Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown-Ups. Directed by Geetu Mohandas, the film is in production and will be shot in both Kannada and English, aiming to captivate a global audience with its gripping story.

Natesh Hegde on Vagachipani, first Kannada film at Berlinale: ‘Let me make my films; that’s the power I want’

75th Berlin Film Festival: Karnataka filmmaker Natesh Hegde, of Pedro fame, is at Forum competition of Berlinale with Tiger's Pond (Vagachipani). His co-producer Ranjan Singh & Hegde talk about the Dileesh Pothan-starrer film, why Hegde is an outcast in the Kannada film industry & for whom he makes films.

Kannada actor Sarigama passes away at 76

Veteran Kannada actor Sarigama Viji, also known as Sarigama Vijay, passed away at 76. He had been receiving treatment at Manipal Hospital in Yeshwanthpur, Bengaluru, and was in critical condition in his final days, being admitted to the ICU. His son confirmed the sad news of his demise.

'Bangalore will collapse soon because of this': Techie recalls 'language issue' at Diljit Dosanjh concert

Tanisha Sabherwal had attended the Diljit Dosanjh concert in Bengaluru on Friday when she had a confrontation with a woman who first pushed her, abused her and then demanded Sabherwal speak in Kannada.

'If Bengaluru is your home now, you should learn Kannada': Zoho's Sridhar Vembu

Sridhar Vembu said that he encourages his Chennai employees from other states to learn Tamil as a way to respect their surroundings and foster community integration.

Bengaluru auto driver's English-Kannada translation poster for easy exchange with passengers is viral

Some social media users also pointed out that this gesture offered a chance to both the auto drivers and the passengers to get to know each other's languages without any imposition.

Karnataka businesses, schools, colleges ordered to hoist 'Kannada flag' on November 1

Announcing the decision, Karnataka deputy chief minister DK Shivakumar also said 'it is the duty of everyone to learn Kannada in the land of Kannada'

Sugandh Sharma apologies for Bengaluru-North Indians reels: 'I love each and every language'

The digital creator also tagged Bengaluru Police in her apology reel on Instagram. The development comes after she was slammed on social media, pro-Kannada groups visited her office in Koramangala, and filed a complaint against her at the Koramangala police station on Monday.

Bengaluru resident criticises Swiggy delivery agent over language barrier, Twitter fires back

The tweet quickly garnered mixed reactions, with many defending the delivery agent and questioning the necessity of language proficiency in such jobs.

German woman's Kannada-speaking video ignites language debate on X again. Viral

In the video, Jennifer, a German citizen and language enthusiast, documents her day-long attempt to speak exclusively in Kannada, eschewing both Hindi and English.

Kannada Development Authority urges state mandate for govt hospital prescriptions in local language

In a letter to Karnataka Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao, Kannada Development Authority urged for mandating government hospital doctors to issue medical prescriptions in Kannada.

Nipuna Karnataka: State to partner with tech companies to train youth in emerging technology

The IT-BT department has identified a range of highly sought-after courses through outreach with industry partners. Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) funds from IT companies will be utilised to support training programmes and infrastructure development.

7 jail officials suspended over VIP treatment given to Kannada actor Darshan

Seven prison officers, including the jailer of Bengaluru Central Prison are suspended by the Karnataka government following the circulation of a viral image showing murder accused and actor Darshan smoking a cigarette and having tea on the prison lawn. In the picture, Darshan was seen socializing with other inmates, raising concerns about preferential treatment.

Rishab Shetty shares frustration over lack of support from OTT platforms towards Kannada 'Festival Films'; says, 'They don't buy Kannada films'

He mentioned that while he has a couple more films in the pipeline, including Pedro and Vagachipani, which he produced out of love for cinema, he is now re-evaluating his future projects. "Films gave me everything. I wanted to give something back to it. I think I am going to see how it goes in the future," he added.

Kannada audience tricky, industry needs to rethink how it does business, says Kannada filmmaker Roopa Rao

Labelled a taboo subject, Rao and Kelvadi's film faced initial setbacks. However, their perseverance paid off as the movie defied expectations, resonating with audiences across cultures.

Woman reveals why she left Bengaluru, shifted to Gurgaon in just 1.5 years: 'Had a very bad experience'

In a series of tweets, the woman described harassment from auto drivers who questioned her presence in Bengaluru, given her North Indian origin, and pretended not to understand her when she spoke in Hindi or English. 'I was so engulfed by the negativity around me,' she wrote.