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Aishwarya (ಐಶ್ವರ್ಯ) (film)
Aishwarya (ಐಶ್ವರ್ಯ) is a 2006 Kannada romantic drama directed by Indrajith Lankesh, starring Upendra and Deepika Padukone in her film debut; a remake of Telugu Manmadhudu, released 15 September 2006, with music by Rajesh Ramanath.
Appu (ಅಪ್ಪು) (2002 film)
Appu (ಅಪ್ಪು) is a 2002 Kannada romantic action film directed by Puri Jagannadh, marking Puneeth Rajkumar's lead-acting debut and Rakshita's debut; a 200-day blockbuster remade as Idiot and Dum.
Apthamitra (ಅಪ್ತಮಿತ್ರ)
Apthamitra (ಆಪ್ತಮಿತ್ರ, Aaptha Mithra), 2004 Kannada psychological horror film directed by P. Vasu, produced by Dwarakish, starring Vishnuvardhan, Soundarya, Ramesh Aravind; official remake of Manichitrathazhu, released 27 August 2004, highest-grossing Kannada film of 2004.
Bangarada Manushya
Bangarada Manushya (ಬಂಗಾರದ ಮನುಷ್ಯ, Man of Gold) is a 1972 Kannada drama directed by Siddalingaiah, starring Rajkumar, a landmark rural hit that ran nearly four years in Bangalore.
Bedara Kannappa (ಬೇಡರ ಕಣ್ಣಪ್ಪ)
Bedara Kannappa (ಬೇಡರ ಕಣ್ಣಪ್ಪ) is a 1954 Kannada devotional drama directed by H.L.N. Simha, produced by Gubbi Veeranna, marking Rajkumar's screen debut; first Kannada film to run 365 days and win a National Film Award.
Chomana Dudi (ಚೋಮನ ದುಡಿ)
Chomana Dudi (ಚೋಮನ ದುಡಿ), aka The Choma Drum, is a 1975 Kannada drama by B.V. Karanth based on Shivarama Karanth's 1933 novel about the untouchable laborer Choma; it won the 1975 National Award for Best Feature Film.
Duniya (ದುನಿಯಾ)
Duniya (ದುನಿಯಾ) is a 2007 Kannada action drama, Soori's directorial debut, starring Duniya Vijay and Rashmi in their first lead roles. Released 23 February 2007, it won Karnataka State and Filmfare South awards and gave both leads their name prefixes.
Dweepa (ದ್ವೀಪ)
Dweepa (ದ್ವೀಪ, The Island) is a 2002 Kannada drama by Girish Kasaravalli, based on Na D'Souza's novel, produced by and starring Soundarya, about a family stranded by dam backwaters; it won the 2001-02 National Award for Best Feature Film.
Gejje Pooje (ಗೆಜ್ಜೆಪೂಜೆ)
Gejje Pooje (ಗೆಜ್ಜೆಪೂಜೆ), also transliterated Gejjepooje, is a 1969 Kannada drama directed by Puttanna Kanagal from M.K. Indira's novel, starring Kalpana; it won Best Feature Film in Kannada and Best Screenplay at the 17th National Film Awards.
Ghatashraddha (ಘಟಶ್ರದ್ಧ)
Ghatashraddha (ಘಟಶ್ರಾದ್ಧ, The Ritual) is Girish Kasaravalli's 1977 Kannada black-and-white debut feature, adapted from a U.R. Ananthamurthy story about a child widow excommunicated through a living-person death ritual; it won the 1977 National Best Feature Film award and was restored for Venice 2024.
Gilli (ಗಿಲ್ಲಿ) (film)
Gilli is a 2009 Indian Kannada-language romantic drama directed by Raghava Loki, starring debutant Gururaj Jaggesh and Rakul Preeth Singh, based on the Tamil film 7G Rainbow Colony.
Jogi (ಜೋಗಿ)
Jogi (ಜೋಗಿ) is a 2005 Kannada action drama directed by Prem, starring Shivarajkumar as Madesha, a village youth drawn into Bangalore's underworld; a record-setting 2005 Kannada box-office hit with Gurukiran's music.
Kalasipalya (film)
Kalasipalya (ಕಲಾಸಿಪಾಳ್ಯ) is a 2004 Kannada action drama directed by Om Prakash Rao, produced by Ramu, starring Darshan and Rakshita; a 35-week hit later re-released statewide.
Kanasugara (ಕನಸುಗಾರ)
Kanasugara (ಕನಸುಗಾರ, "Dreamer") is a 2001 Kannada drama directed by Karan, starring V. Ravichandran and Prema; a remake of Tamil film Unnidathil Ennai Koduthen, released 3 August 2001, music by Rajesh Ramanath.
Kushalave Kshemave (ಕುಶಲವೇ ಕ್ಷೇಮವೇ)
Kushalave Kshemave (ಕುಶಲವೇ ಕ್ಷೇಮವೇ) is a 2003 Kannada romantic drama directed by S. Mahendar, starring Ramesh Aravind and Srilakshmi; a remake of Kaalamellam Kadhal Vaazhga, released 2 May 2003, 136 minutes.
Majestic (film)
Majestic (ಮೆಜೆಸ್ಟಿಕ್) is a 2002 Kannada action crime film directed by P. N. Satya, starring Darshan Thoogudeepa as gangster Daasa in his hero debut; it ran 100 days and launched his career.
Malla (ಮಲ್ಲ) (film)
Malla (ಮಲ್ಲ) is a 2004 Kannada action-romance film directed by and starring V. Ravichandran, with Priyanka Upendra and Mohan Shankar; produced by Ramu, it ran 15 weeks and won a state stunt award.
Minchina Ota (ಮಿಂಚಿನ ಓಟ)
Minchina Ota (ಮಿಂಚಿನ ಓಟ, "Lightning Sprint") is a 1980 Kannada heist film, Shankar Nag's directorial debut, starring him with Anant Nag and Lokanath; it won seven Karnataka State Film Awards and was remade in Hindi as Lalach. A different 2008 film shares the name.
Monalisa (film)
Monalisa (ಮೊನಾಲಿಸ) is a 2004 Kannada romantic drama directed by Indrajit Lankesh, starring Sammir Dattani (Dhyan) and Sadha; it ran 100+ days, grossed over Rs 25 million, and won Karnataka State Best Film 2004-05 amid remake allegations.
Mungaru Male (ಮುಂಗಾರು ಮಳೆ)
Mungaru Male (ಮುಂಗಾರು ಮಳೆ), 2006 Kannada romantic musical by Yogaraj Bhat starring Ganesh and Pooja Gandhi, music by Mano Murthy; grossed ₹75 crore, a Kannada industry record.
Mysore Mallige (film)
Mysore Mallige (ಮೈಸೂರ ಮಲ್ಲಿಗೆ, Mysoora Mallige) is a 1992 Kannada drama by T. S. Nagabharana, produced by Srihari Khoday, based on K. S. Narasimha Swamy's 1942 poem collection; it won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Kannada.
Naa Ninna Mareyalare (ನಾ ನಿನ್ನ ಮರೆಯಲಾರೆ)
Naa Ninna Mareyalare (ನಾ ನಿನ್ನ ಮರೆಯಲಾರೆ) is a 1976 Kannada romantic drama directed by Vijay, starring Dr. Rajkumar and Lakshmi, with Rajan-Nagendra music, based on A. R. Anand's story Naanu Neenu Jodi.
Nagamandala (ನಾಗಮಂಡಲ)
Nagamandala (ನಾಗಮಂಡಲ) is a 1997 Kannada drama film directed by T. S. Nagabharana, adapted from Girish Karnad's play, starring Prakash Raj and Vijayalakshmi in a folklore tale of a cobra visiting a neglected bride in her husband's form.
Nagarahavu
Nagarahavu (ನಾಗರಹಾವು), also spelled Naagarahaavu, is a 1972 Kannada drama by Puttanna Kanagal starring Vishnuvardhan as Ramachari, based on Ta.Ra.Su novels, winner of eight Karnataka State awards; distinct from the 2016 snake fantasy film.
Nanna Preethiya Hudugi (ನನ್ನ ಪ್ರೀತಿಯ ಹುಡುಗಿ)
Nanna Preethiya Hudugi (ನನ್ನ ಪ್ರೀತಿಯ ಹುಡುಗಿ, The Girl I Love) is a 2001 Kannada romance film by Nagathihalli Chandrashekar, starring newcomers Dhyan and Deepali, music by Mano Murthy, released 6 April 2001.
Ninagagi (ನಿನಗಾಗಿ)
Ninagagi (ನಿನಗಾಗಿ, "For You") is a 2002 Kannada romantic musical directed by S. Mahendar, a remake of Malayalam Niram, starring Vijay Raghavendra and Radhika, music by Gurukiran, produced by Ramoji Rao; a 2002 Kannada mega hit. Distinct from Ninagagi Nanu (1975) and Yella Ninagagi (2025).
Odahuttidavaru (ಒಡಹುಟ್ಟಿದವರು)
Odahuttidavaru (ಒಡಹುಟ್ಟಿದವರು, "Siblings") is a 1994 Kannada family drama directed by Dorai-Bhagavan, starring Dr Rajkumar and Ambareesh as farming brothers, the only film pairing the two stars; Rajkumar won a Karnataka State Best Actor award.
Om (1995 film)
Om (ಓಂ) is a 1995 Kannada gangster film directed by Upendra, starring Shivarajkumar and Prema, produced by Parvathamma Rajkumar. Known for casting real Bengaluru rowdies, its reverse screenplay, and a record 550-plus re-releases.
Pallavi Anu Pallavi (ಪಲ್ಲವಿ ಅನು ಪಲ್ಲವಿ)
Pallavi Anu Pallavi (ಪಲ್ಲವಿ ಅನುಪಲ್ಲವಿ), also Pallavi Anupallavi, is a 1983 Kannada romantic drama, Mani Ratnam's directorial debut, starring Anil Kapoor, Lakshmi, and Kiran Vairale, with music by Ilaiyaraaja and cinematography by Balu Mahendra.
Police Story (ಪೊಲೀಸ್ ಸ್ಟೋರಿ) (1996 film)
Police Story (ಪೊಲೀಸ್ ಸ್ಟೋರಿ) is a 1996 Kannada action film directed by Thriller Manju, starring Saikumar as cop Agni, with Sadhu Kokila's music; a blockbuster dubbed into Telugu, Tamil and Hindi, spawning a 2007 sequel.