
r/KannadaMovies

Hey guys,
I was thinking of starting a small film watch + discussion group and wanted to see if anyone’s interested.
The idea is pretty simple: We pick a film → everyone watches it on their own → then we hop on a quick 30–40 min Google Meet and talk about it.
Not daily or anything intense , maybe 2–3 times a week, depending on what works for everyone.
Nothing super serious or academic, just sharing thoughts, favorite scenes, what worked/didn’t, random interpretations, filmmaking stuff, or even just vibes.
We can take turns suggesting films, explore different genres/languages, maybe even go through certain directors over time.
If you enjoy watching films and actually discussing them after, this could be fun.
If you're interested, comment or DM me — I’ll make a group and we’ll figure it out!
Ayogya 2 Audio Rights Sold to Anand Audio for 2 cr
Ayogya 2 Audio Rights bagged by Anand Audio for 2 CR. Part 1 songs have millions of views on their youtube channel, which made them buy this as well.
Think about what it takes for someone to watch your short film today.
They chose not to scroll Instagram. They sat down, found your film on YouTube, and gave you 15 minutes of their actual attention. In 2026, that is someone actively choosing your work over the algorithm.
1,000 people watch. 100 want to know more. They click your link in bio.
You send them to your Instagram.
The audience that chose you over the algorithm — you just handed them right back to it.
They escaped the scroll to find you. And you returned them to it.
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This is one of the reasons I built CineGrok (cinegrok.in) — a free profile platform for emerging Indian filmmakers. One page with your bio, filmography, and roles. A link you're actually proud to share — with an audience, with a producer, anywhere.
Here's what a profile looks like: cinegrok.in/filmmakers/shivajiraja
I'm a filmmaker too. I built this because it didn't exist. If you're on this journey, come build your profile. It's free.
https://www.instagram.com/p/DXuSLHHDg4E/
"With professional actors, after a few rehearsals, they usually deliver what you need. But with non-actors, the approach is different. You can only help them shed their shyness and build confidence during rehearsals. Once the camera rolls, they often surprise you. Every take feels different with them, so as a director, you just need to stay open and find that right moment." - Pruthvi Kantha L
Weekly Thread - What did you watch this week? [May 04, 2026 - May 10, 2026]
Bengaluru folks You’re invited to our short film’s first theatrical premiere ❤️🎬
Hey everyone!
A dream we never thought would happen is finally becoming real our short film “We Were Stupid” is having its first theatrical premiere at Victory Cinemas, and we would genuinely love for you all to join us ❤️
If you miss the 2018 school days, crushes, innocent friendships, fun, and nostalgia, this one might connect with you.
📍 Victory Cinemas
📅 13th May 2026
🕢 7:30 PM
Entry is completely free & everyone is welcome!
Come with your family, friends, or school gang and enjoy a nostalgic evening with us ✨
Would mean a lot to see people there. See you at the theatre! 🍿
Filmmaking Chitchat #023 - How do you find locations for your short films?
Kannada Writers Meetup #007 - A Short Report
A heartfelt thank you to u/through_manvith_lens & u/Willing-Squirrel-386 for attending this week's meet & holding the fort. Because of unforeseen health emergencies, some of our regular members couldn't attend the meet.
u/through_manvith_lens has attended every one of our Writers Meetups at Cubbon Park, even though his primary interests are editing & cinematography. We appreciate his constant support & participation.
This week's exercise was on writing a profile of a close friend. Unfortunately, the New Yorker reference links couldn't be accessed on the phone. I should have provided web archive links instead.
We will do a better job of organizing & co-ordinating the future meetups. Cheers!
An Evening of Short films
Three stories. Three worlds. One screen. 🎬
Join us for an evening of short films at Victory Cinemas on 13th May 2026 | 7:30 PM onwards
Featuring:
By 2 Memories by Ranganatha R N
We Were Stupid by Sagar Manjunatha
Red Flag by Prathap Reddy
No tickets. Free entry. Everyone is welcome!
Come with your family & friends and enjoy an evening of cinema 🍿
Victory Cinemas:
ANNOUNCEMENT: 7th Kannada Writers Meetup is on Sunday at Cubbon Park - Bring along a Friend!
Yes, please bring along a friend to the meetup if you can. (You will know why when you attend the meet)
Exact Location: (It's a canopy inside Cubbon Park): https://maps.app.goo.gl/2ArCnhB4x1ikFFdy7
If you are coming by Metro, get down at the Vidhana Soudha stop.
This meetup will be led by u/Euphoric_College_166.
See you all on Sunday!
Static Characters!
https://www.instagram.com/p/DYPX-a8uxVj/ by u/Perry_dePlatypus
Opportunities/Casting Calls of the day - 11-05-2026
Casting Lead Actors (25-30) for a Kannada Indie Short Film in Bangalore
Namaskara everyone,
I am a local cinematographer and portrait photographer based here in Bangalore. We are currently in the pre-production phase for an independent Kannada short film and are looking to cast local talent for the lead roles.
**What we are looking for:**
* Actors between the ages of 25-30.
* Must be completely fluent in Kannada.
* A strong passion for indie filmmaking and character-driven storytelling.
**The Commitment:** The total time commitment will be 2 days of rehearsal and 2 days for the actual shoot. We want to make sure we have the characters and blocking completely dialed in before the cameras roll.
This is a passionate collaboration to create a high-end, festival-quality cinematic piece.
If you fit the description and are interested in collaborating, please send me a DM! If you have a reel, previous monologues, or even just some recent photos, feel free to send them over. Let's make something great!
Ps. this is not a promotional message, we are here to genuinely Meet the talented people of Bangalore and work with them