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6-5=2
6-5=2 (೬-೫=೨) is a 2013 Kannada found-footage horror film directed by debutant K S Ashoka, about six trekkers of whom five never return; a surprise Rs 5 crore blockbuster remade in Hindi in 2014.
99 (2019 film)
99 (Kannada: ೯೯) is a 2019 Kannada romantic drama directed by Preetham Gubbi, starring Ganesh and Bhavana as former sweethearts reunited after 20 years; the official remake of Tamil film 96, released 1 May 2019.
Aadi Lakshmi Puraana (ಆದಿ ಲಕ್ಷ್ಮೀ ಪುರಾಣ)
Aadi Lakshmi Puraana (ಆದಿ ಲಕ್ಷ್ಮೀ ಪುರಾಣ), also spelled Aadi Lakshmi Purana, is a 2019 Kannada romantic action comedy directed by V Priya, starring Nirup Bhandari and Radhika Pandit, released 19 July 2019, a commercial disappointment.
Adyaksha (ಅಧ್ಯಕ್ಷ)
Adhyaksha (ಅಧ್ಯಕ್ಷ, Adhyaksha), 2014 Kannada comedy directed by Nanda Kishore, starring Sharan, Hebah Patel, Chikkanna; remake of Tamil Varuthapadatha Valibar Sangam, released 15 August 2014, music Arjun Janya.
Anjani Putra
Anjani Putra (ಅಂಜನಿಪುತ್ರ), also Anjaniputra, is a 2017 Kannada action film directed by A. Harsha, produced by M. N. Kumar, starring Puneeth Rajkumar and Rashmika Mandanna; a remake of Tamil film Poojai, released 21 December 2017, music by Ravi Basrur, rereleased May 2024.
Avane Srimannarayana (ಅವನೇ ಶ್ರೀಮನ್ನಾರಾಯಣ)
Avane Srimannarayana (ಅವನೇ ಶ್ರೀಮನ್ನಾರಾಯಣ), aka Athade Srimannarayana in Telugu, is a 2019 Kannada fantasy adventure comedy directed by debutant Sachin Ravi, starring Rakshit Shetty as Inspector Narayana; shot over 198 days with 335 call sheets and released in five languages from 27 December 2019.
Bhajarangi (ಭಜರಂಗಿ)
Bhajarangi (ಭಜರಂಗಿ), also spelled Bajarangi, is a 2013 Kannada action fantasy film directed by A Harsha, starring Shivarajkumar in a dual role, with Aindrita Ray; a 12 December 2013 release that became a Kannada box-office blockbuster and later spawned Bhajarangi 2 (2021).
Chakravyuha (ಚಕ್ರವ್ಯೂಹ) (2016 film)
Chakravyuha (ಚಕ್ರವ್ಯೂಹ) is a 2016 Kannada vigilante action film directed by M. Saravanan, remaking his Tamil Ivan Veramathiri, starring Puneeth Rajkumar, Rachita Ram, and Arun Vijay, released 29 April 2016 with music by S. Thaman.
Chamak (ಚಮಕ್) (film)
Chamak (ಚಮಕ್), 2017 Kannada romantic comedy written and directed by Suni, produced by T R Chandrashekar; stars Ganesh as gynaecologist Kush and Rashmika Mandanna as Kushi, released 29 December 2017, music by Judah Sandhy, Telugu remake with Nani planned.
Dandupalya (ದಂಡುಪಾಳ್ಯ) (film)
Dandupalya (ದಂಡುಪಾಳ್ಯ) is a 2012 Kannada crime film by Srinivas Raju, starring Pooja Gandhi and Makarand Deshpande, based on the real Dandupalya gang; it grossed about ₹40 crore on a ₹3 crore budget and spawned two sequels.
Doddmane Hudga
Doddmane Hudga (ದೊಡ್ಮನೆ ಹುಡ್ಗ), also Dodmane Hudga, is a 2016 Kannada action drama directed by Duniya Soori, starring Puneeth Rajkumar, Radhika Pandit, and Ambareesh; released 30 September 2016, 137 minutes, Ajay Pictures.
Drishya
Drishya (ದೃಶ್ಯ), also spelled Drushya, is a 2014 Kannada drama thriller directed by P. Vasu, starring Ravichandran and Navya Nair, a remake of the 2013 Malayalam film Drishyam, released 20 June 2014.
Gajakesari
Gajakesari (ಗಜಕೇಸರಿ) is a 2014 Kannada action film starring Yash and Amulya, directed by S Krishna in his debut; it completed 100 days at the box office.
Ganga (ಗಂಗ)
Ganga (ಗಂಗಾ) is a 2015 Kannada action drama directed by Om Saiprakash, produced by Ramu, starring Malashri as an autorickshaw driver; released 22 October 2015, U/A certified, distinct from the 1984 film, the 2019 short film, and the Zee Kannada serial of the same name.
Hebbuli (ಹೆಬ್ಬುಲಿ)
Hebbuli (ಹೆಬ್ಬುಲಿ, "huge tiger") is a 2017 Kannada action thriller directed by S. Krishna, starring Sudeep as para commando Ram investigating his IAS-officer brother's death; released 23 February 2017 on 400+ screens, with Amala Paul's Kannada debut and music by Arjun Janya.
Jaguar (2016 film)
Jaguar (ಜಾಗ್ವಾರ್), 2016 Kannada-Telugu bilingual action film, debut of Nikhil Gowda, directed by Mahadev, story by V Vijayendra Prasad, music by S Thaman, released 6 October 2016.
Kavaludaari (ಕವಲುದಾರಿ)
Kavaludaari (ಕವಲುದಾರಿ, "crossroad") is a 2019 Kannada neo-noir crime thriller by Hemanth M. Rao, the first PRK Productions film, starring Rishi and Anant Nag; remade as Kapatadhaari and Kabadadaari.
KGF: Chapter 1
K.G.F: Chapter 1 (Kannada ಕೆಜಿಎಫ್: ಚಾಪ್ಟರ್ 1) is a 2018 Kannada period action film directed by Prashanth Neel, starring Yash as Rocky; ₹250 crore gross, National Film Awards for effects and action.
Kirik Party
Kirik Party (ಕಿರಿಕ್ ಪಾರ್ಟಿ) is a 2016 Kannada campus romantic comedy drama directed by Rishab Shetty, starring Rakshit Shetty as engineering student Karna, with Rashmika Mandanna's debut; it grossed over Rs 50 crore on a Rs 4 crore budget and was remade as Kirrak Party.
Kiss (2019 film)
Kiss (ಕಿಸ್) is a 2019 Kannada romantic film directed and produced by A. P. Arjun, marking the debuts of Viraat and Sreeleela, released 27 September 2019 with music by V Harikrishna and Adi Hari.
Kotigobba 2
Kotigobba 2 (Kannada: ಕೋಟಿಗೊಬ್ಬ - 2), Tamil title Mudinja Ivana Pudi, is a 2016 bilingual action comedy directed by K. S. Ravikumar, starring Sudeep in a dual role with Nithya Menen; unrelated to the 2001 Vishnuvardhan film, it won SIIMA Best Film and spawned Kotigobba 3.
Kurukshetra (ಕುರುಕ್ಷೇತ್ರ) (2019 film)
Kurukshetra (ಕುರುಕ್ಷೇತ್ರ), 2019 Kannada epic war film by Naganna, produced by Munirathna, based on Ranna's Gadhayuddha; Darshan's 50th film as Duryodhana, released 9 August 2019 in five languages.
Lucia (ಲೂಸಿಯ)
Lucia (ಲೂಸಿಯ) is a 2013 Kannada psychological thriller by Pawan Kumar, starring Sathish Neenasam and Shruthi Hariharan; the first fully crowdfunded Kannada film, it won the London Indian Film Festival Audience Award.
Maanikya (ಮಾಣಿಕ್ಯ)
Maanikya (ಮಾಣಿಕ್ಯ) is a 2014 Kannada action drama directed by and starring Kiccha Sudeep, the official remake of the Telugu hit Mirchi, released 1 May 2014 with an Rs 18 crore budget and Rs 14 crore opening weekend.
Masterpiece (2015 film)
Masterpiece (ಮಾಸ್ಟರ್ ಪೀಸ್) is a 2015 Kannada action film, Manju Mandavya's directorial debut for Hombale Films, starring Yash as the goon Yuva opposite Shanvi Srivastava, released 24 December 2015 with music by V. Harikrishna.
Mr. Airavata (ಮಿಸ್ಟರ್ ಐರಾವತ)
Mr. Airavata (ಮಿಸ್ಟರ್ ಐರಾವತ), also spelled Mr. Airavatha, is a 2015 Kannada action drama directed by A. P. Arjun, starring Darshan as a farmer-turned-IPS officer, with Urvashi Rautela and Prakash Raj; released 1 October 2015.
Mr. and Mrs. Ramachari
Mr. and Mrs. Ramachari (Mr & Mrs ರಾಮಾಚಾರಿ) is a 2014 Kannada romantic drama directed by debutant Santhosh Ananddram, starring Yash and Radhika Pandit. It was the highest-grossing Kannada film of 2014 with a 200-day run and won Filmfare and SIIMA awards.
Mufti (film)
Mufti (ಮುಫ್ತಿ) is a 2017 Kannada action film, Narthan's debut, starring Sriimurali as undercover cop Gana and Shivarajkumar as don Bhairathi Ranagal; it earned Rs 15 crore in five days and received a 2024 prequel.
Mungaru Male 2 (ಮುಂಗಾರು ಮಳೆ 2)
Mungaru Male 2 (ಮುಂಗಾರು ಮಳೆ 2) is a 2016 Kannada romantic film directed by Shashank, starring Ganesh as Preetham with Neha Shetty, music by Arjun Janya, released 10 September 2016 by EK Pictures.
Natasaarvabhowma (ನಟಸಾರ್ವಭೌಮ)
Natasaarvabhowma (ನಟಸಾರ್ವಭೌಮ) is a 2019 Kannada action horror film directed by Pavan Wadeyar, starring Puneeth Rajkumar as a journalist possessed in a haunted house; it set Karnataka opening records and grossed about ₹50 crore worldwide.