KVN Productions is an Indian

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based in

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. Founded in 2020 by Venkat K. Narayana and Nisha Venkat Konanki, the company is active in producing and distributing films across various Indian languages, including

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. It is located in

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History

KVN Productions was founded in 2020 by Venkat K. Narayana and Nisha Venkat Konanki in

. The company entered the

Kannada film industry 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 ...

with its debut production Sakath, directed by

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, which released in November 2021. This was followed by '' Bytwo Love''. in early 2022. From the outset, the founders focused on backing fresh narratives and building a foundation for pan-Indian cinematic reach, laying the groundwork for cross-industry collaborations and future expansion.

Phase 2: Expansion and Pan-Indian presence

In its second phase, KVN Productions expanded its vision beyond regional cinema to establish itself as a significant player in the Pan-

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. Focusing on collaborations with leading actors, directors, and technicians across multiple languages, the company aims to produce high-quality films that appeal to diverse audiences nationwide. This phase marks KVN's evolution into a premium film studio known for combining creative storytelling with technical excellence.

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is a high-profile Kannada-language action thriller produced under KVN Productions’ Phase 2 slate. Directed by Prem, the film features a star-studded cast including

Dhruva Sarja Dhruva Sarja (born 6 October 1988) is an Indian actor who appears in Kannada films. He made his acting debut in the 2012 film, '' Addhuri''. Early life Dhruva's elder brother Chiranjeevi Sarja, who was also an actor in Kannada films, died on 7 ...

, Reeshma Nanaiah,

Sanjay Dutt Sanjay Balraj Dutt (born 29 July 1959) is an Indian actor, playback singer and film producer who works in Hindi cinema in addition to a few Telugu, Kannada, Tamil, Punjabi films. Dutt has won several accolades and acted in over 160 films. ...

Shilpa Shetty Shilpa Shetty Kundra (born Ashwini Shetty, 8 June 1975) is an Indian actress who works primarily in Hindi, Kannada and Telugu films. She made her screen debut in the thriller '' Baazigar'' (1993) which gained her first nomination for the Film ...

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 ...

V Ravichandran Veeraswamy Ravichandran (born 30 May 1961), known mononymously as Ravichandran, is an Indian actor, director, producer, music director, lyricist and editor working predominantly in Kannada cinema. The son of film producer N. Veeraswamy, he con ...

, and

Nora Fatehi Nora Fatehi (born 6 February 1992) is a Canadian dancer and actress based in India. She has appeared in Hindi cinema, Hindi, Telugu cinema, Telugu and Malayalam cinema, Malayalam films. Fatehi made her acting debut with the Hindi film ''Roar: ...

. The soundtrack is composed by

Arjun Janya Arjun Janya (born Lokesh Kumar) is an Indian film score soundtrack composer, singer and director. Arjun made his film debut in the 2006 Kannada film ''Autograph Please''. Arjun Janya won Karnataka State Film Award for Best Music Director for ...

, with William David handling cinematography. Scheduled for release in the second half of 2025, KD - The Devil will be dubbed into

, and

to reach a pan-Indian audience.

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is a bold, high-octane bilingual film jointly produced by Venkat K. Narayana and Yash under KVN Productions and Monster Mind Creations. Directed by visionary filmmaker

Geetu Mohandas Gayatri Das (born 8 June 1981) known professionally as Geetu Mohandas is an Indian former actress and director known for her works in Malayalam cinema. In 2013, she directed the socio political film '' Liar's Dice'' which has received two Nati ...

, this film marks an ambitious cinematic venture with Yash leading from the front. Set to release worldwide on 19 March 2026, Toxic will drop simultaneously in

and

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, with dubbed versions in

, and

. Its release strategically coincides with the festive celebrations of

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and

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, positioning Toxic as one of the most eagerly awaited Pan-Indian films of the year.

Jana Nayagan ''Jana Nayagan'' () is an upcoming Indian Tamil language, Tamil-language Political thriller, political action thriller film directed by H. Vinoth and produced by KVN Productions. The film stars Vijay (actor), Vijay, Pooja Hegde and Bobby Deol ...

marks KVN Productions’ grand debut in

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, directed by

H. Vinoth H. Vinoth is an Indian film director and screenwriter who works in Tamil cinema. He made his directorial debut with ''Sathuranga Vettai'' (2014). He went on to direct the critically-acclaimed ''Theeran Adhigaaram Ondru'' (2017) along with ' ...

and starring superstar Vijay in his much-anticipated “one last time” final cinematic performance before entering politics. The film also features

Pooja Hegde Pooja Hegde ( born 13 October 1990) is an Indian actress who primarily works in Telugu, Hindi and Tamil films. One of the highest-paid actresses of South Indian cinema, Hegde is a recipient of four SIIMA Awards along with three Filmfare Awar ...

Bobby Deol Vijay Singh Deol (born 27 January 1969), better known by his screen name Bobby Deol, is an Indian actor who primarily works in Hindi cinema. A member of the List of Hindi film families#Deol family, Deol family, he is the younger son of actor Dha ...

Prakash Raj Prakash Raj (born Prakash Rai; 26 March 1965) is an Indian actor, film director, producer, television presenter, and politician. Known for his works in Telugu language, Telugu, Tamil language, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, English language, Engl ...

Priyamani Priya Mani Raj (née Iyer; born 4 June 1984 ), known professionally as Priyamani, is an Indian actress who works in Telugu, Kannada, Tamil, Malayalam, and Hindi films. She is the recipient of a National Film Award, three Filmfare Awards Sout ...

, and

Mamitha Baiju Mamitha Baiju is an Indian actress working in Malayalam and Tamil films. She made her debut in 2017 through '' Sarvopari Palakkaran''. She is well known for her characters in '' Operation Java'' (2021), Kho Kho (2021)'', Super Sharanya'' (202 ...

in prominent roles. Music is composed by

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, with cinematography by Sathyan Sooryan. Scheduled for release on 9 January 2026. Jana Nayagan will be dubbed into

, and

, underscoring KVN's vision to deliver a pan-Indian blockbuster that combines star power with technical brilliance. An untitled

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produced by KVN Productions, directed by

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and written by

Jithu Madhavan Jithu Madhavan is an Indian film director who works in Malayalam cinema, Malayalam film industry. He is known for his debut film ''Romancham'' (2023) and his action comedy film Aavesham (2024 film), ''Aavesham'' (2024). He is the writer of the ...

. This project marks a powerful collaboration between two of Malayalam cinema's most promising talents, fresh off their blockbuster successes,

Manjummel Boys ''Manjummel Boys'' is a 2024 Indian Malayalam-language Survival film, survival thriller film written and directed by Chidambaram S. Poduval, Chidambaram. It is produced by Soubin Shahir, Babu Shahir and Shawn Antony under Parava Films. The film ...

and Aavesham, respectively.

’s visionary direction combined with

’s gripping storytelling has garnered critical acclaim and commercial success, setting high expectations for this upcoming film. With music composed by

Sushin Shyam Sushin Shyam is an Indian music composer, instrumentalist, and singer primarily associated with Malayalam cinema. He is also a founding member of the folk metal band The Down Troddence. He is known for his contributions to the films '' Varatha ...

, the film is poised to be a major cinematic event. Filming is set to begin soon. It will be dubbed into

, and

, further cementing KVN Productions’ growing influence across

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. Beyond these marquee projects, KVN Productions is quietly shaping a formidable slate of films. Some whispered about in industry circles, others shrouded in complete secrecy, and many already chattered about on social media. What's coming next promises to challenge conventions, ignite imaginations, and redefine the future of Indian cinema.

Produced films

Distributed films

In addition to its acclaimed production ventures, KVN Productions has established itself as a premier film distributor, bringing some of the biggest and most beloved cinematic hits to audiences across

and beyond. With a keen eye for quality and a passion for connecting great stories to eager viewers, KVN's distribution arm plays a vital role in shaping the regional film landscape.

Live events and concerts

In 2024, KVN Productions expanded into large-scale live entertainment by bringing the Indian debut of

’s Hukum World Tour to

. Scheduled to be held at Terraform Arena on May 31 and June 1, the concert marks one of the most high-profile musical events in the city's recent memory. The response has been extraordinary. Over 16,000 tickets for Day 1 sold out within 60 minutes, with District by

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serving as the official ticketing partner. The digital rush was intense, screens refreshing, servers straining, and every seat booked in record time. Due to overwhelming demand, a second consecutive show was announced for June 1, making it a rare instance of an artist performing back-to-back nights at the same venue.

will be the only city in India to witness such a double feature on the Hukum tour, adding to the anticipation surrounding the event. With this, KVN Productions steps into the live performance space with scale and spectacle, delivering not only blockbuster cinema but also pioneering music experiences that match global standards.

References

External links

*{{Official website, https://www.kvnproductions.co.in/ Film production companies based in Bengaluru Mass media companies established in 2020