Hombale Films
Hombale Films is an Indian film production and film distribution company based in Bengaluru, India. Founded in the year 2012, the company producing films across multiple languages, with a special focus on Kannada cinema. It has earned significant recognition for its contributions to the Kannada film industry. Over the years, the company has expanded its reach into other Indian languages, including Telugu and Malayalam, solidifying its position as one of the most successful production houses in Indian cinema. History Hombale Films was founded in 2012 by Vijay Kiragandur and Chaluve Gowda, both from Bangalore. Hombale Film's first production was the Kannada film '' Ninnindale'' in 2014, starring Puneeth Rajkumar. Their next film was '' Masterpiece'', followed by a collaboration with Puneeth Rajkumar, '' Raajakumara'' in 2017, which became the top grossing Kannada film at the time. It reportedly grossed more than in the Karnataka box office. Hombale Films' fourth film wa ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Entertainment
Entertainment is a form of activity that holds the attention and Interest (emotion), interest of an audience or gives pleasure and delight. It can be an idea or a task, but it is more likely to be one of the activities or events that have developed over thousands of years specifically for the purpose of keeping an audience's attention. Although people's attention is held by different things because individuals have different preferences, most forms of entertainment are recognisable and familiar. Storytelling, music, drama, dance, and different kinds of performance exist in all cultures, were supported in Court (royal), royal courts, and developed into sophisticated forms over time, becoming available to all citizens. The process has been accelerated in modern times by an entertainment industry that records and sells entertainment products. Entertainment evolves and can be adapted to suit any scale, ranging from an individual who chooses private entertainment from a now enormous ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Chapter 1
Chapter One usually refers to a first chapter in a book. Chapter One, Chapter 1 or Chapter I may also refer to: Albums * ''Chapter One'' (Collage album) (1994) * ''Chapter One'' (Ella Henderson album) (2014) * ''Chapter One'' (John Sykes album) (1998) * ''Chapter One'' (Viking Skull album) (2003) * ''Chapter 1'' (EP), by Kane Brown (2016) * ''Chapter 1'', by Mae Muller (2019) * '' Chapter One: Blue'', a 2017 EP by Bea Miller * '' Chapter One: Latin America'', a 1973 album by Gato Barbieri * '' Chapter One: Greatest Hits'' (2002), by Jay Z * ''Greatest Hits – Chapter One'' (Kelly Clarkson album) (2012) * ''The Hits – Chapter One'' (Backstreet Boys album) (2001) * ''The Hits Chapter 1'' (Sammy Kershaw album) (1995) * ''Soul Assassins, Chapter 1'' (1997), by Soul Assassins * ''Chapter One'' (2007), by the Olympic Symphonium Films * '' Bicchugatti: Chapter 1'', a 2020 Indian Kannada-language film * '' Dhruva Natchathiram: Chapter One'', a 2023 Indian Tamil-language film * ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Raghavendra Stores
''Raghavendra Stores'' is a 2023 Indian Kannada-language comedy drama film written and directed by Santhosh Ananddram, and produced by Vijay Kiragandur under the banner Hombale Films, which marks the third collaboration of Santhosh Ananddram and Hombale Films after ''Raajakumara ''and '' Yuvarathnaa''. The film stars Jaggesh, Shwetha Srivatsav, H. G. Dattatreya, Ravishankar Gowda, Mithra and Achyuth Kumar. The music was composed by B. Ajaneesh Loknath, while the cinematography and editing were handled by Shreesha Kuduvalli and Deepu. S. Kumar respectively. ''Raghavendra Stores'' was theatrically released on 28 April 2023, where it received positive reviews from critics. Plot Hayavadana is 40-year old diligent bachelor in Malnad, who works as a cook in his father Gunda Bhat's hotel "Raghavendra Stores" and also provides food for an orphanage. Everytime Hayavadana tries to impress prospective brides, they reject him due to his age and profession, even his younger brother ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Santhosh Ananddram
Santhosh Ananddram is a lyricist, screenwriter, director who works in Kannada cinema. His debut films was '' Mr. and Mrs. Ramachari'' in 2014. He has directed Raajakumara and Yuvarathnaa starring Puneeth Rajkumar and ''Raajakumara'' was a blockbuster in Kannada cinema. Career He started film career as a lyric writer through ''Rocky''. He then assisted Harsha in script, dialogues and direction departments for '' Chingari''. He also worked as a dialogue writer for '' Agraja'' and '' Gajakesari''. He made his directional debut in 2014 with Industry hit '' Mr. and Mrs. Ramachari'' starring Yash (actor) and Radhika Pandit. His next movie ''Raajakumara'' with Puneeth Rajkumar was released on 24 March 2017 and received huge applause from critics and audience. After humongous success of ''Raajakumara'' and two straight industry hits, he rose to fame as "Star Director" of Kannada cinema. Ananddram's upcoming film is with Kannada Star Puneeth Rajkumar titled ''YuvaRathnaa'' under Homba ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Kannada
Kannada () is a Dravidian language spoken predominantly in the state of Karnataka in southwestern India, and spoken by a minority of the population in all neighbouring states. It has 44 million native speakers, and is additionally a second or third language for 15 million speakers in Karnataka. It is the official and administrative language of Karnataka. It also has scheduled status in India and has been included among the country's designated classical languages.Kuiper (2011), p. 74R Zydenbos in Cushman S, Cavanagh C, Ramazani J, Rouzer P, ''The Princeton Encyclopedia of Poetry and Poetics: Fourth Edition'', p. 767, Princeton University Press, 2012, Kannada was the court language of a number of dynasties and empires of South India, Central India and the Deccan Plateau, namely the Kadamba dynasty, Western Ganga dynasty, Nolamba dynasty, Chalukya dynasty, Rashtrakutas, Western Chalukya Empire, Seuna dynasty, kingdom of Mysore, Nayakas of Keladi, Ho ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Jayanth C
Jayanth is an Indian masculine given name and may refer to: *Jayanth C. Paranjee, Tollywood film director *Chinni Jayanth Chinni Jayanth is an Indian film director, producer, comedian, actor and mimicry artist who has appeared in many main, character and supporting roles in Tamil films. He is also a popular television personality having hosted hit shows like ''S ..., Tamil actor * Meg Jayanth, video game creator See also * * Jayant (other) {{Disambiguation ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Rishab Shetty
Prashanth Shetty (born 7 July 1983), known professionally as Rishab Shetty, is an Indian actor, film director, film producer and screenwriter who works in Kannada cinema . He is known for his critical and commercial blockbuster, '' Kantara'', which he directed and also starred in as the main lead. He is the recipient of several accolades, including three National Film Awards, two Karnataka State Film Awards and two Filmfare Awards. Early life Shetty was born on 7 July 1983 in Kadri neighborhood in Mangaluru City of Dakshina Kannada district, Karnataka to a Bunt family. He did his schooling from Kundapura in Udupi district, Karnataka and later joined Vijaya College, Bengaluru to pursue B.Com. He started his theatre journey by doing yakshagana plays in Kundapura. He actively participated in plays while studying in Bengaluru. He was appreciated for his work and success in these plays encouraged him to pursue acting as a professional career. Career After his college, Sh ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Kantara (film)
''Kantara'' () is a 2022 Indian Kannada-language action thriller film written and directed by Rishab Shetty, and produced by Vijay Kiragandur and Chaluve Gowda, under Hombale Films. The film stars Rishab Shetty in a dual role, along with Sapthami Gowda, Kishore, and Achyuth Kumar. The film is about a Kambala champion who is at loggerheads with an upright forest officer. Set and filmed in Keradi in coastal Karnataka, principal photography began in August 2021. The cinematography was handled by Arvind S. Kashyap, with the music composed by B. Ajaneesh Loknath. The action sequences were choreographed by Vikram More, while the production design was managed by debutant Dharani Gange Putra. The film was released on 30 September 2022 to critical acclaim, with praise for its cast performances (particularly those of Shetty and Kishore), direction, soundtrack, and the portrayal of Bhuta Kola. It was a major commercial success and emerged as the second highest-grossing Kannada film ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Vijay Kiragandur At The 70th NFA
Vijay may refer to: People *Vijay (name), people with the name *Vijay (actor) (born 1974), Indian Tamil actor and upcoming politician *Vijay (director) (1936–2020), Indian film director Films * ''Vijay'' (1942 film), a 1942 Indian Hindi film * ''Vijay'' (1988 film), a 1988 Indian Hindi film directed by Yash Chopra * ''Vijay'' (1989 film), a 1989 Indian Telugu film directed by B. Gopal * ''Vijay'' (TV series), an NDTV Imagine television series Characters * Vijay (James Bond), an ally of James Bond in the 1983 film ''Octopussy'', portrayed by Indian tennis player Vijay Amritraj *Vijay, a character in the 2014 Indian film ''Queen'', played by Rajkumar Rao *Vijay Agnihotri, a character in the 1994 Indian film '' Anjaam'', played by Shah Rukh Khan *Vijay Dinanath Chauhan, a protagonist in the 1990 Indian film ''Agneepath'' and its 2012 remake, portrayed by Amitabh Bachchan and Hritik Roshan respectively *Vijay Khanna, a police inspector in the 1970 Indian film ''Zanjeer'' and it ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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List Of Highest-grossing Kannada Films
Kannada cinema is a part of Indian cinema based in Bengaluru. The films are made primarily in Kannada-language. The 2006 film ''Mungaru Male'' was the first Kannada film to gross 50 crores. The 2017 film ''Raajakumara'' was the first Kannada movie to gross ₹75 crore mark. '' KGF: Chapter 1'' (2018) was the first Kannada film to gross ₹100, ₹150, ₹200 and ₹250 crores. Its sequel '' KGF: Chapter 2'' (2022) was the first Kannada film to gross ₹500, ₹750, ₹1,000 and ₹1,250 crores respectively. This ranking lists the highest-grossing Kannada films produced by Kannada cinema, based on conservative global box office estimates as reported by organisations classified as green by Wikipedia. However, there is no official tracking of figures. Highest-grossing films Film excluded from the list: * '' Roberrt'' (2021) is excluded from the list because three years after its theatrical run, the producer admitted to have fabricated its collections and had inflated the fig ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Chapter 2
Chapter Two refers to the second chapter in a book. Chapter Two, Chapter 2, or Chapter II may also refer to: Film * ''Chapter Two'' (film), a 1979 adaptation of Neil Simon's play * '' KGF: Chapter 2'', 2022 Indian period action film * '' Khuda Haafiz: Chapter 2'', 2022 Indian film by Faruk Kabir * '' Totapuri: Chapter 2'', a 2023 Indian Kannada-language film by Vijaya Prasad * ''Kesari Chapter 2'', a 2025 Indian Hindi-language film * '' Bicchugatti: Chapter 2'', an upcoming Indian Kannada-language film * '' Dhruva Natchathiram: Chapter Two'', an upcoming Indian Tamil-language film * '' Kaliachak Chapter 2'', an upcoming Indian Bengali-language film * '' Kantara: Chapter 2'', an upcoming Indian Kannada-language film * '' Mafia: Chapter 2'', an upcoming Indian Tamil-language film Music * ''Chapter 2'' (g.o.d album), 1999 * '' Chapter 2: The Voice'', an album by Syleena Johnson, 2002 * '' Chapter 2: World Domination'', an album by Three 6 Mafia, 1997 * ''Chapter II'' (Ashanti albu ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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COVID-19 Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic (also known as the coronavirus pandemic and COVID pandemic), caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), began with an disease outbreak, outbreak of COVID-19 in Wuhan, China, in December 2019. Soon after, it spread to other areas of Asia, and COVID-19 pandemic by country and territory, then worldwide in early 2020. The World Health Organization (WHO) declared the outbreak a public health emergency of international concern (PHEIC) on 30 January 2020, and assessed the outbreak as having become a pandemic on 11 March. COVID-19 symptoms range from asymptomatic to deadly, but most commonly include fever, sore throat, nocturnal cough, and fatigue. Transmission of COVID-19, Transmission of the virus is often airborne transmission, through airborne particles. Mutations have variants of SARS-CoV-2, produced many strains (variants) with varying degrees of infectivity and virulence. COVID-19 vaccines were developed rapidly and deplo ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |