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Pogaru (ಪೋಗರು)
Pogaru (ಪೊಗರು), also released dubbed as Seema Thimiru in Tamil, is a 2021 Kannada action drama directed by Nanda Kishore, starring Dhruva Sarja and Rashmika Mandanna, released 19 February 2021, first big-budget Kannada film post-COVID, later cut after Brahmin community objections.
Rakkasapuradhol
Rakkasapuradhol (ರಕ್ಕಸಪುರದೊಳ್), 2026 Kannada mystery thriller, Ravi Saranga's debut, starring Raj B Shetty as a troubled cop probing village murders blamed on the ghost Kolli Devva; released 6 February 2026, streamed on Prime Video 11 September 2026.
Rakshasa (ರಾಕ್ಷಸ) (2025 film)
Rakshasa (ರಾಕ್ಷಸ), 2025 Kannada time-loop horror thriller by Lohith H, starring Prajwal Devaraj as suspended cop Sathya facing a Brahmarakshasa demon; released 7 March 2025, Telugu version simultaneous, UA 13+, 120 minutes.
Raktha Kashmira
Raktha Kashmira (ರಕ್ತ ಕಾಶ್ಮೀರ), also linked to Bhimoos Bang Bang Kids, is a 2026 Kannada action thriller by SV Rajendra Singh Babu starring Upendra and Ramya, released 30 January 2026 after an 18-year delay, with an 18-minute multi-star song.
Roberrt
Roberrt (ರಾಬರ್ಟ್) is a 2021 Kannada action thriller directed by Tharun Sudhir, starring Darshan, Jagapati Babu, and debutante Asha Bhat; released 11 March 2021 with a Telugu version, earning a record 78.36 crore first week.
Royal (film)
Royal (ರಾಯಲ್) is a 2025 Kannada drama directed by Dinakar Thoogudeepa, starring Viraat and Sanjana Anand, released 24 January 2025; a conman saves his mother's SSF Company. It earned ₹1.07 crore worldwide and streamed on Prime Video from 7 March 2025.
Sapta Saagaradaache Ello – Side A
Sapta Saagaradaache Ello – Side A (ಸಪ್ತ ಸಾಗರದಾಚೆ ಎಲ್ಲೋ), 2023 Kannada romantic drama by Hemanth M. Rao, starring Rakshit Shetty and Rukmini Vasanth; first half of the Side A/Side B duology, released 1 September 2023 by Paramvah Pictures.
Second Case of Seetharam
Second Case of Seetharam (ಸೆಕೆಂಡ್ ಕೇಸ್ ಆಫ್ ಸೀತಾರಾಮ್) is a 2026 Kannada crime thriller by Devi Prasad Shetty, sequel to Seetharam Benoy Case No. 18, starring Vijay Raghavendra as an inspector hunting a serial killer in Anegadde; released 20 February 2026 and a Prime Video streaming hit.
September 21 (film)
September 21 (ಸೆಪ್ಟೆಂಬರ್ 21) is a 2026 Kannada-Hindi bilingual drama directed by debutant Karen Kshiti Suvarna about Alzheimer's caregiving, starring Priyanka Upendra and Pravin Singh Sisodia; released 22 May 2026, screened at Cannes Marché du Film, streamed on Sun NXT from 14 August 2026.
Shakhahaari
Shakhahaari (ಶಾಖಾಹಾರಿ, "Vegetarian"), 2024 Kannada murder mystery by debutant Sandeep Sunkad, starring Rangayana Raghu as chef Subbanna; released 16 February 2024, UA certified, streaming on Prime Video.
Shesha 2016
Shesha 2016 (ಶೇಷ 2016) is a 2026 Kannada-Malayalam bilingual crime thriller, the directorial debut of Pradeep Arasikere, starring John Kaippallil and Pramod Shetty, about police corruption over one night, released 6 March 2026.
Su From So
Su From So (ಸು ಫ್ರಮ್ ಸೊ), short for Sulochana from Someshwar, is a 2025 Kannada supernatural comedy-horror film directed by J. P. Thuminad and produced by Raj B Shetty.
Swathi Mutthina Male Haniye
Swathi Mutthina Male Haniye (ಸ್ವಾತಿ ಮುತ್ತಿನ ಮಳೆ ಹನಿಯೇ) is a 2023 Kannada romantic drama written and directed by Raj B. Shetty, starring him and Siri Ravikumar as a hospice counsellor and terminally ill patient; produced by Ramya's AppleBox Studios, released 24 November 2023.
The Devil (2025 film)
The Devil (ದಿ ಡೆವಿಲ್), formerly Devil: The Hero, is a 2025 Kannada political action thriller directed by Prakash Veer, starring Darshan Thoogudeepa in a dual role with Rachana Rai. Released 11 December 2025; distinct from KD – The Devil.
The Rise of Ashoka
The Rise of Ashoka (ದಿ ರೈಸ್ ಆಫ್ ಆಶೋಕ), formerly Ashoka Blade, is a 2026 Kannada period action drama starring Sathish Ninasam and Sapthami Gowda, directed by the late Vinod V Dhondale and completed by editor Manu Shedgar; released 27 February 2026, streaming on Sun NXT from 5 June 2026.
Theertharoopa Thandeyavarige
Theertharoopa Thandeyavarige (ತೀರ್ಥರೂಪ ತಂದೆಯವರಿಗೆ), a 2026 Kannada family drama by Ramenahalli Jagannatha, first Kannada release of 2026, starring Nihar Mukesh, Sithara, Rachana Inder; streamed on Prime Video.
Toxic (2026 film)
Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups is a 2026 Kannada-language period gangster film directed by Geetu Mohandas, starring Yash as Raya in 1940s-1970s Goa, shot in Kannada and English, released August 26, 2026.
UI (film)
UI is a 2024 Kannada sci-fi dystopian action film written and directed by Upendra, who stars as Satya and Kalki. Released 20 December 2024 by Lahari Films and Venus Entertainers, it is a surreal film-within-a-film political satire set in 2040 AD.
Upadhyaksha (ಉಪಾಧ್ಯಕ್ಷ)
Upadhyaksha (ಉಪಾಧ್ಯಕ್ಷ) is a 2024 Kannada comedy, sequel to Adhyaksha (2014), directed by Anil Kumar, starring Chikkanna in his lead debut as Narayana, released 26 January 2024.
Vedha (2022 film)
Vedha (ವೇದ), 2022 Kannada action drama directed by A. Harsha, Shiva Rajkumar's 125th film; father-daughter revenge story with Aditi Sagar, released 23 December 2022, on ZEE5.
Veera Chandrahasa (ವೀರ ಚಂದ್ರಹಾಸ)
Veera Chandrahasa (ವೀರ ಚಂದ್ರಹಾಸ), 2025 Kannada mythological drama by Ravi Basrur, retells the Chandrahasa legend in Yakshagana style; released 18 April 2025, starring Shithil Shetty, produced by N. S. Rajkumar.
Vikrant Rona
Vikrant Rona (ವಿಕ್ರಾಂತ್ ರೋಣ), 2022 Kannada action-adventure fantasy by Anup Bhandari, starring Kichcha Sudeepa as an inspector probing child murders in the village Kamarottu; 3D release 28 July 2022, ZEE5 from 2 September 2022.
Vishnu Priya
Vishnu Priya (ವಿಷ್ಣು ಪ್ರಿಯ) is a 2025 Kannada romantic drama directed by V. K. Prakash, starring Shreyas Manju and Priya Prakash Varrier in her Kannada debut, set in the 1990s, released 21 February 2025 and streaming on Amazon Prime Video from 11 April 2025.
Yuddhakaanda Chapter 2
Yuddhakaanda Chapter 2 (ಯುದ್ಧಕಾಂಡ ಚಾಪ್ಟರ್ 2) is a 2025 Kannada courtroom drama directed by Pavan Bhat, produced by and starring Krishna Ajai Rao with Archana Jois and Prakash Belawadi; released 18 April 2025, streamed on Prime Video from 20 June 2025.
Yuvarathnaa (ಯುವರತ್ನ)
Yuvarathnaa (ಯುವರತ್ನ) is a 2021 Kannada action drama directed by Santhosh Ananddram, starring Puneeth Rajkumar and Sayyeshaa, produced by Hombale Films; released 1 April 2021, about a college fighting privatization, streaming on Prime Video.