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James (ಜೇಮ್ಸ್) (2022 film)
James (ಜೇಮ್ಸ್) is a 2022 Kannada action film directed by Chethan Kumar, the posthumous final film of Puneeth Rajkumar, released on his birth anniversary, 2022, with Shivarajkumar dubbing his voice and a record ₹100 crore four-day run.
Just Married (2025 film)
Just Married (ಜಸ್ಟ್ ಮ್ಯಾರೀಡ್) is a 2025 Indian Kannada comedy-drama-romance film directed by C R Bobby in her directorial debut, starring Shine Shetty and Ankita Amar.
Kaatera (ಕಾಟೇರ)
Kaatera (ಕಾಟೇರ) is a 2023 Kannada action drama directed by Tharun Kishore Sudhir, starring Darshan as a 1970s Karnataka blacksmith fighting landlords under the Land Reforms Act; released 29 December 2023, streamed on Zee5 from 9 February 2024.
Kabzaa (ಕಬ್ಜಾ) (2023 film)
Kabzaa (ಕಬ್ಜಾ), 2023 Kannada period gangster action film by R. Chandru, starring Upendra, Kiccha Sudeep, Shivarajkumar, Shriya Saran; set 1942–1986, released 17 March 2023, streamed on Prime Video, sequel Kabzaa 2 announced.
Kaiva (2023 film)
Kaiva (ಕೈವ) is a 2023 Kannada action drama directed by Jayathirtha, starring Dhanveerah and Megha Shetty. Set in 1980s Bengaluru, it adapts a true interfaith love story entangled with the underworld, released 8 December 2023 to mixed reviews.
Kamal Sridevi
Kamal Sridevi (ಕಮಲ್ ಶ್ರೀದೇವಿ) is a 2025 Kannada drama-thriller directed by V.A. Sunil Kumar, starring Sachin Cheluvarayaswamy, Sangeetha Bhat, and Kishore; a Bengaluru murder investigated through seven viewpoints, released 19 September 2025, unrelated to actors Kamal Haasan and Sridevi.
Kantara (ಕಾಂತಾರ) (film)
Kantara (ಕಾಂತಾರ), also Kantara: A Legend, is a 2022 Kannada action drama written, directed by, and starring Rishab Shetty for Hombale Films, built around the Bhoota Kola ritual; it grossed about ₹400 crore worldwide on a ₹16 crore budget.
Kantara: A Legend – Chapter 1
Kantara: A Legend – Chapter 1 is a 2025 Indian Kannada-language historical action film directed by and starring Rishab Shetty, a prequel to the 2022 film Kantara.
Karataka Damanaka
Karataka Damanaka (ಕರಟಕ ದಮನಕ) is a 2024 Kannada action comedy drama by Yogaraj Bhat starring Shivarajkumar and Prabhudeva as conmen in a drought-hit village; titled after Panchatantra foxes, released 8 March 2024, grossing ₹2.94 crore.
Karavali (film)
Karavali (ಕರಾವಳಿ) is a 2026 Kannada action drama directed by Gurudatha Ganiga, starring Prajwal Devaraj, Raj B Shetty and Sampada Hulivana, set around Kambala buffalo racing in coastal Karnataka; released 24 July 2026, streaming on ZEE5 from 28 August 2026.
Karki (film)
Karki (ಕರ್ಕಿ) is a 2024 Kannada drama directed by Pavithran, a remake of Pariyerum Perumal, starring Jai Prakash Reddy and Meenakshi Dinesh; released 20 September 2024, distinct from the Nepali film Karki Saina.
KGF: Chapter 2
KGF: Chapter 2 (ಕೆಜಿಎಫ್ ಚಾಪ್ಟರ್ 2), 2022 Kannada action sequel to KGF Chapter 1, directed by Prashanth Neel for Hombale Films, starring Yash; released 14 April 2022 in five languages, grossed over ₹1,250 crore, won two National Film Awards.
Kotee
Kotee (ಕೋಟಿ), also called Koti, is a 2024 Kannada drama thriller directed by Parameshwar Gundkal, starring Dhananjaya as an honest man defying gang leader Dinoo Saavkar while trying to earn one crore rupees; released 14 June 2024 by Jio Studios.
Kotigobba 3
Kotigobba 3 (ಕೋಟಿಗೊಬ್ಬ-3, K3) is a 2021 Kannada action film, the third in the Kotigobba franchise, directed by Shiva Karthik with story by Sudeep, starring Madonna Sebastian and Aftab Shivdasani, released at Dasara 2021.
Kranti (ಕ್ರಾಂತಿ) (2023 film)
Kranti (ಕ್ರಾಂತಿ), 2023 Kannada action drama directed by V. Harikrishna, starring Darshan as NRI businessman Kranti Rayanna fighting a mafia privatizing 12,000 government schools; released 26 January 2023, streamed on Prime Video.
Krishnam Pranaya Sakhi (ಕೃಷ್ಣಂ ಪ್ರಣಯ ಸಖಿ)
Krishnam Pranaya Sakhi (ಕೃಷ್ಣಂ ಪ್ರಣಯ ಸಖಿ), a 2024 Kannada romantic comedy directed by Srinivas Raju, stars Ganesh and Malavika Nair; a rich man poses as a driver to win an orphanage runner's love, ran nearly 100 days, and streamed on Sun NXT.
KTM (film)
KTM (ಕೆ.ಟಿ.ಎಮ್) is a 2024 Kannada romantic drama directed by Aruna, starring Dheekshith Shetty, Sanjana Doss, and Kaajal Kunder; the title abbreviates characters Karthik, Tanya, and Mercy, released 16 February 2024.
Landlord (film)
Landlord (Kannada: ಲ್ಯಾಂಡ್ಲಾರ್ಡ್) is a 2026 Kannada action drama directed by Jadeshaa K Hampi, starring Duniya Vijay, Rachita Ram, and Raj B Shetty, set in 1980s Kolar, released 23 January 2026, streaming on Zee5.
Laughing Buddha (film)
Laughing Buddha (Kannada: ಲಾಫಿಂಗ್ ಬುದ್ಧ) is a 2024 Kannada comedy-drama directed by M. Bharath Raj, produced by Rishab Shetty, starring Pramod Shetty as constable Govardhan; distinct from the 2021 Malayalam film Laughing Budha.
Lineman (2024 multilingual film)
Lineman (ಲೈನ್ಮ್ಯಾನ್) is a 2024 Kannada-Telugu bilingual comedy-drama directed by V Raghu Shastry, starring Thrigun as lineman Nata; released 22 March 2024, 121 minutes, U certificate, Purple Rock Entertainers, later on Amazon Prime Video.
Love Mocktail
Love Mocktail (ಲವ್ ಮಾಕ್ಟೇಲ್) is a 2020 Kannada romantic drama, Darling Krishna's directorial debut, co-produced with Milana Nagaraj under Krishna Talkies, released 31 January 2020, music by Raghu Dixit, about Adi's three loves, later spawning two sequels.
Love Mocktail 3
Love Mocktail 3 (ಲವ್ ಮಾಕ್ಟೇಲ್ 3) is a 2026 Kannada comedy drama directed by and starring Darling Krishna, produced with Milana Nagaraj under KrissMi Films. Released 19 March 2026, it concludes the trilogy with a father-daughter custody story and grossed ₹18.06 crore worldwide.
Manada Kadalu
Manada Kadalu (Kannada: ಮನದ ಕಡಲು) is a 2025 Indian Kannada-language coming-of-age romantic drama directed by Yogaraj Bhat, starring newcomers Sumukha, Rashika Shetty, and Anjali Anish, released on 28 March 2025.
Mark (2025 film)
Mark (ಮಾರ್ಕ್) is a 2025 Kannada action thriller directed by Vijay Kartikeyaa, starring Kichcha Sudeepa as suspended SP Ajay Markandaya. Released 25 December 2025; streamed on JioHotstar from 23 January 2026 in five languages.
Marutha (2025 film)
Marutha (Maarutha, ಮಾರುತ) is a 2025 Kannada action thriller directed by S Narayan, his 51st film, starring Duniya Vijay, Shreyas Manju, and Brinda Acharya; released 21 November 2025, about social media exploitation of women.
Max (2024 film)
Max (ಮ್ಯಾಕ್ಸ್) is a 2024 Kannada action thriller, Vijay Karthikeyaa's directorial debut, starring Sudeep as Inspector Arjun Mahakshay; released 25 December 2024, streamed on ZEE5 from 15 February 2025.
Mithya (ಮಿಥ್ಯ) (2023 film)
Mithya (ಮಿಥ್ಯ) is a 2023 Kannada drama film, Sumanth Bhat's debut feature, produced by Rakshit Shetty's Paramvah Pictures. It follows 11-year-old Mithun, orphaned in Mumbai, who moves to Udupi; it premiered at Jio MAMI 2023 and released theatrically on 7 March 2025.
Mother Promise
Mother Promise (ಮದರ್ ಪ್ರಾಮಿಸ್) is a 2026 Kannada comedy crime film, Poornachandra Mysuru's directorial debut, starring Dhananjaya as gambler Rossi; released 10 July 2026 by Daali Pictures, streaming on ZEE5 from 2 October 2026.
O2 (2024 film)
O2 (ಓ2) is a 2024 Kannada medical thriller directed by debutants Raghav Nayak and Prashanth Raj, produced by Ashwini Puneeth Rajkumar for PRK Productions. Ashika Ranganath plays a doctor researching a drug to revive the dead; released 19 April 2024, streamed on Prime Video from 31 May 2024.
Ondu Sarala Prema Kathe (ಒಂದು ಸರಳ ಪ್ರೇಮ ಕಥೆ)
Ondu Sarala Prema Kathe (ಒಂದು ಸರಳ ಪ್ರೇಮ ಕಥೆ), A Simple Love Story, is a 2024 Kannada romantic comedy-drama directed by Simple Suni, starring Vinay Rajkumar, Swathishta Krishnan, and Mallika Singh; released 8 February 2024, 149 minutes, music by Veer Samarth.