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A list of Kannada language films produced in the Kannada film industry in India in 2017. Box office collection The highest-grossing Kannada films released in 2017, by worldwide box office gross revenue, are as follows. The rank of the films in the following depends on the worldwide gross. Film awards events * 64th National Film Awards * 2016 Karnataka State Film Awards * 64th Filmfare Awards South * 6th South Indian International Movie Awards * Suvarna Film Awards, by Suvarna channel. * Udaya Film Awards, by Udaya Channel * Bengaluru International Film Festival * Bangalore Times Film Awards January–June July–December References External links Kannada Movies of 2016at Internet Movie Database {{DEFAULTSORT:Kannada Films Of 2017 Lists of 2017 films by language 2017 2017 was designated as the International Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development by the United Nations General Assembly. Events January * January 1 – Istanbul nightclub shoot ...
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Cinema Of Karnataka
Kannada cinema, also known as Sandalwood, or Chandanavana, is the segment of Cinema of India, Indian cinema dedicated to the production of motion pictures in the Kannada language widely spoken in the state of Karnataka. Kannada cinema is based in Gandhi Nagar, Bengaluru. The 1934 film ''Sati Sulochana'' directed by Y. V. Rao was the first talkie film released in the Kannada language. It was also the first film starring Subbaiah Naidu and Tripuramba, and the first screened in the erstwhile Mysore Kingdom. It was produced by Chamanlal Doongaji, who in 1932 founded ''South India Movietone'' in Bengaluru. Major literary works have been adapted to the Kannada screen, such as B. V. Karanth's ''Chomana Dudi'' (1975), (based on ''Chomana Dudi'' by Shivaram Karanth), Girish Karnad's ''Kaadu (1973 Kannada film), Kaadu'' (1973), (based on ''Kaadu'' by Srikrishna Alanahalli), Tikkavarapu Pattabhirama Reddy, Pattabhirama Reddy's ''Samskara (film), Samskara'' (1970) (based on ''Samskara'' by ...
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64th National Film Awards
The 64th National Film Awards was an award ceremony during which the Directorate of Film Festivals presents its annual National Film Awards to honour the best films of 2016 in the Indian cinema. The awards were announced on 7 April 2017, and the ceremony was held on 3 May 2017. Selection process The Directorate of Film Festivals invited online entries for the first time on 16 January 2017 and the acceptable last date for entries was until 21 January 2017. Feature and Non-Feature Films certified by Central Board of Film Certification between 1 January 2016, and 31 December 2016, were eligible for the film award categories. Books, critical studies, reviews or articles on cinema published in Indian newspapers, magazines, and journals between 1 January 2016, and 31 December 2016, were eligible for the best writing on cinema section. Entries of dubbed, revised or copied versions of a film or translation, abridgements, edited or annotated works and reprints were ineligible for the aw ...
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Shiva Rajkumar
Dr.Shiva Rajkumar (born Nagaraju Shiva Puttaswamy; 12 July 1962) is an Indian actor, film producer and television presenter who predominantly works in Kannada cinema. In a career spanning over three decades, he has worked in over 125 films in Kannada and has received several awards, including four Karnataka State Film Awards, four Filmfare Awards South and six South Indian International Movie Awards.25 years of Shivaraj Kumar!
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Shiva Rajkumar is the eldest son of matinee idol Dr. Rajkumar. He is also fondly known as "Shivanna" by his fans. He made his onscreen debut with ''Sri Srinivasa Kalyana'' (1974) as a Child actor, child artiste. After graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, Shiva Rajkumar began his film career at ...
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Manju Swaraj
Manju Swaraj is an Indian film director, screenwriter who works in Kannada cinema. He directed films like '' Shravani Subramanya'' (2013), '' Srikanta'' (2017), '' Pataki'' (2017) and '' Mane Maratakkide'' (2019). Career Manju Swaraj started his film career by working as an assistant director to Nagathihalli Chandrashekhar in 2005 film '' Amrithadhare''. He made his direction debut in 2009 film '' Shishira'' which got positive reviews. He introduced B. Ajaneesh Loknath as music director with the movie '' Shishira''. In 2013 he directed '' Shravani Subramanya'' casting Ganesh and Amulya which became one of the major blockbusters of 2013 by completing 100 days. Manju Swaraj then directed '' Srikanta'' in 2017 casting Shiva Rajkumar which became successful. His next film is '' Pataki'' another film with Ganesh which is a remake of 2015 Telugu film '' Pataas''. In 2019 directed '' Mane Maratakkide'' movie with comedians Chikkanna, Sadhu Kokila Kuri Prathap and Ravishankar Gowd ...
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Srikanta (film)
''Srikanta'' is a 2017 Indian Kannada-language romantic action drama film directed by Manju Swaraj and produced by M. S. Manu Gowda under the banner Mahashaila Cinebandha. Based on the 2-page short story ''Skhalana'' by Nagathihalli Chandrashekar which was published in 1985 in the weekly Kannada magazine ''Taranga'', the film features Shiva Rajkumar and Chandini Sreedharan in the lead roles, while Vijay Raghavendra, Achyuth Kumar and Raj Deepak Shetty appear in supporting roles. ''Srikanta'' was released on 6 January 2017 and was a commercial success at the box office. Plot Due to an ongoing strike about the political scams in Karnataka, Srikantha offers a ride to a reporter named Tarun who wants to go to Agumbe. Tarun asks about Srikanta's background and lifestyle, where Srikanta reveals his past. Past: Srikanta and his friends does odd jobs for politicians. In order to defeat MLA Devaraj out of spite, Devaraj's PA Prabhu plans on running an equally popular humble social w ...
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Yuvina Parthavi
Yuvina Parthavi is an Indian actress who has appeared in predominantly Tamil and Kannada films and commercials. She was introduced as a child actress in AVM Productions television serial ''Uravukku Kai Koduppom'' (2011), before making a breakthrough in films portraying a young girl in '' Mummy – Save Me'' (2016) and ''Pushpaka Vimana'' (2017). She also acted in web series ''As I'm Suffering From Kadhal''. Early life and career Born into a Telugu family in Chennai, Yuvina was introduced as a child actress in AVM Productions Tamil-language television serial ''Uravukku Kai Koduppom'' (2011) by director Bhuvanesh, who met Yuvina and her father Mahesh while on a tour. Her performance in the serial received acclaim, with producer M. Saravanan noting the success of the serial had "a lot to do with" Yuvina. In 2013, she started appearing in Tamil films and her role as Nassar's granddaughter in '' Veeram'', where she featured in scenes alongside Ajith Kumar was well received by crit ...
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Rachita Ram
Rachita Ram (born Bindhya Ram; 3 October), is an Indian actress who predominantly works in Kannada films, Kannada films. Considered among the leading Kannada actresses, Rachita is a recipient of various accolades including one Filmfare Awards South, Filmfare Award South and three South Indian International Movie Awards. After appearing in various television shows, Rachita made her film debut with the 2013 film, ''Bulbul (2013 film), Bulbul'', for which she earned the Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Kannada nomination. She later won the Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actress – Kannada for her performance in ''Ranna (film), Ranna'' (2015). Rachita went onto established herself as a leading Kannada actress with successful films such as ''Chakravyuha (2016 film), Chakravyuha'' (2016), ''Pushpaka Vimana (2017 film), Pushpaka Vimana'' (2017), ''Bharjari'' (2017), ''Ayogya (2018 film), Ayogya'' (2018), ''Seetharama Kalyana'' (2019), ''Natasaarvabhowma'' (2019), ''Ayushman Bhav ...
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Ramesh Aravind
Ramesh Aravind (born 10 September 1964), known mononymously as Ramesh, is an Indian actor, director, screenwriter and television presenter. Ramesh has predominantly worked in Kannada and Tamil films along with a few Telugu and Hindi films. He has made his acting career with K. Balachander's '' Sundara Swapnagalu'' in 1986. Ramesh has appeared in over 140 films besides directing about 10 films in Kannada & Tamil. He has so far received two Karnataka State Film Awards namely, for '' America America'' (1997) and '' Hoomale'' (1998) besides winning Best Story award for his writing; two Filmfare Awards South, two Udaya Film Awards and Suvarna Film Awards. He has largely appeared in romantic drama in Kannada films such as '' Anuraga Sangama'' (1995), '' Karpoorada Gombe'' (1996), ''Nammoora Mandara Hoove'' (1996), '' Amruthavarshini'' (1997), '' America! America!!'' (1997), '' O Mallige'' (1997), '' Ulta Palta'' (1997), ''Mungarina Minchu'' (1997), '' Thutta Mutta'' (1998), '' ...
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Pushpaka Vimana (2017 Film)
''Pushpaka Vimana'' is a 2017, Indian Kannada Drama (genre), drama film directed by S. Ravindranath, making his debut. The film stars Ramesh Aravind, acting in his 100th Kannada film, as the protagonist playing the father role. Rachita Ram and Yuvina Parthavi, Baby Yuvina Parthavi play the daughters role. Prominent Bollywood actress Juhi Chawla is seen in a song sequence, marking her re-entry to Kannada films after 18 years. The film's title is borrowed from the 1987 silent film Pushpaka Vimana (1987 film), of the same name. The film is a joint venture between Vikhyath Chitra Productions and Pawan Wadeyar Film Factory. The film's score and soundtrack is by Charan Raj (composer), Charan Raj whilst the cinematography is by Bhuvan Gowda. The film's teaser clocking 2minutes 37seconds and portraying the love and affection between the father and the daughter garnered much praise for Ramesh's expressive act and Bhuvan's cinematography. The film was reported to be in contention for ''Ac ...
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Bengaluru International Film Festival
The Bengaluru International Film Festival, is an annual film festival held in Bangalore, Bengaluru, the capital of the Indian States of India, state of Karnataka, which previews films of all genres, including documentaries from around the world. Founded in 1996, Suchitra Bangalore International Film Festival, was held for a week from 22 to 28 December 2006 in collaboration with Suchitra Film Society.Suchitra Bangalore International Film Festival 2006
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More than 100 films were screened during festival. The film festival is now being organized by Karnataka Chalanachitra Academy and is supported by Government of Karnataka. The 16th BIFFES will be held in Bengaluru from 1 to 8 March 2025.


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Udaya Film Awards
The Udaya Film Awards is the most prominent award ceremony for Kannada films presented annually by Udaya TV, a Kannada-language division of the Sun Network, from the south-Indian state of Karnataka. The awards ceremony has been instituted to honour both artistic and technical excellence in the Kannada language film industry. Held since 1998, the ceremony was discontinued for over 6 years and made its comeback in 2006. The sponsors have been made by Knockout A knockout (abbreviated to KO or K.O.) is a fight-ending, winning criterion in several full-contact combat sports, such as boxing, kickboxing, Muay Thai, mixed martial arts, karate, some forms of taekwondo and other sports involving striking, ... and Sun Feast before and currently by Vivel Active. Best Actor The Udaya Film Award for Best Male Actor has been awarded since 1998. Best Actress The Udaya Film Award for Best Female Actor has been awarded since 1998. Best Director The Udaya Film Award for Best Direc ...
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Suvarna Film Awards
The Suvarna Film Awards is an award ceremony for Kannada films presented annually by Star Suvarna Channel, a Kannada-language division of the STAR India, from the south-Indian state of Karnataka Karnataka ( ) is a States and union territories of India, state in the southwestern region of India. It was Unification of Karnataka, formed as Mysore State on 1 November 1956, with the passage of the States Reorganisation Act, 1956, States Re .... The awards ceremony has been instituted to honour both artistic and technical excellence in the Kannada language film industry. Held since 2008, the awards' sponsors have been made by Ujala and Confident Group. History and format The Journey of Suvarna Film Awards had started in the year 2008, in order to appreciate & felicitate the Kannada Film Industry. This is the most prestigious Award given to Kannada Film Fraternities as a token of gratitude to their spectacular and outstanding contribution in the Film Industry. It has 29 diffe ...
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