Kannada film news, October 2026

Director Manoj Kumar told the press that dubbed Tamil, Malayalam and Hindi versions of Premada Oorali are being planned, with KRG Studios handling distribution outside Karnataka and Jayanna Combines within the state. Rishab Shetty publicly congratulated the team on the film's run in theatres.

Premada Oorali → · Manoj Kumar · Rangayana Raghu · Source: Cinema Express

The makers of Amaravathi released its first-look poster with post-production and censor work complete. Directed and produced by Kumaar L, the film stars Naveen Sajju, who also composes the music, and is set over one day in Kodagu against the backdrop of illegal logging. A November release is planned.

Naveen Sajju · Kumaar L · Source: Cinema Express

R Chandru has finished the first shooting schedule of Original Monster, starring Shivarajkumar, on sets in Bengaluru, and the team is preparing for the second leg. The film is being made in Kannada and Hindi under RC Studios, with music by B Ajaneesh Loknath.

Original Monster → · Shivarajkumar · R Chandru · Source: Cinema Express

Mahima, a Kannada thriller shot entirely in Canada and directed by debutant Naveen Kumar, has been selected for the International Film Festival of South Asia in Toronto, where it premieres on 17 October. It was earlier screened at the Bengaluru International Film Festival.

Naveen Kumar · Source: Cinema Express

The Komal Kumar film directed by Srinivas Mandya, earlier titled Rolex, will now release as Relax, the makers announced. Sonal Monteiro plays the female lead, with songs composed by Jesse Gift and the background score by Nandu.

Komal Kumar · Srinivas Mandya · Source: Cinema Express

Mother Promise, the Kannada action comedy starring Dhananjaya and directed by Poornachandra Mysuru, began streaming on ZEE5 on 2 October 2026, after its theatrical release in July.

Mother Promise → · Poornachandra Mysuru · Source: ZEE5, Esquire India