Top 10 much-anticipated Kannada films of 2024.
Directed by Prem, KD – The Devil stars Dhruva Sarja in the lead. Touted to be a period-action drama, the film also stars Shilpa Shetty and Sanjay Dutt in pivotal roles.
The Kannada film industry is gearing up for an exciting line-up of releases in 2024. Kannada films have slowly risen to prominence, thanks to their beautifully executed storylines, directorial prowess, and amazing cast. Take for example Rishab Shetty’s Kantara. The action-thriller whipped up a storm at the theaters due to its unique mythological concept. Also, Rakshit Shetty’s 777 Charlie, depicting the bond between a pet owner and its dog, was a hit amongst the masses. Now, as 2023 is coming to a close, let’s take a look at some much-awaited Kannada films, expected to release next year.
KD – The Devil
Directed by Prem, KD – The Devil stars Dhruva Sarja in the lead. Touted to be a period-action drama, the film also stars Shilpa Shetty and Sanjay Dutt in prominent roles. Dhruva Sarja plays the character of a gangster in the movie. His first-look poster, holding an axe in his mouth and sporting a rugged avatar, drew multiple eyeballs.
Richard Anthony
Richard Anthony stars actors and good friends Rishab and Rakshit Shetty together. Helmed by Rakshit, the thriller drama film revolves around a courageous boy who unravels some mysteries after being presumed dead. Achyuth Kumar, Kishore Kumar G, and Pramod Shetty have also been roped in to play important roles.
45
Headlined by Shivarajkumar, 45 marks the directorial debut of Arjun Janya. While Upendra and Raj B Shetty play crucial roles, television actress Kaustabha Mani has been roped in as the female lead. During the film launch event back in April, Shivarajkumar revealed that although 45 bears a “nice message”, it is “whistle-worthy” and will highly entertain the masses.
Nelson
With Vinod Prabhakar in the lead, Nelson is helmed by debutant director Arun Kumar. As per reports, the action entertainer will bring with it a set of folkloric elements. “The film is based on a true story set in the Gangster community in the Chamarajanagar district from the ‘60s to the ‘90s,” revealed the director adding that the upcoming film will also include certain tribal inclinations.
Bachelor Party
This Abhijit Mahesh directorial brings in an ensemble cast of Rakshit Shetty, Rishab Shetty and Achyut Kumar in key roles. The film centers around the life of a man, who after escaping the chains of his obnoxious wife attends a bachelor party. Reunited with his school friend there and his professor, the trio sets forward on a thrilling adventure.
Bagheera
Bagheera is one of the most-anticipated Kannada films of 2024. Starring Srii Murali in the lead, the film’s gritty teaser has grabbed multiple eyeballs, giving viewers a sneak peek into the umpteen action sequences. Produced under the banners of Hombale Films, the film is directed by Soori and the story revolves around a man seeking justice in a society that has gone haywire.
Laughing Buddha
This light-hearted comedy-drama features Pramod Shetty and Teju Belawadi in lead roles. The plot narrates the tale of an honest police constable who spreads smiles with his cheery personality and brings joy to everyone. Directed by M Bharath Raj, Laughing Buddha is produced by Rishab Shetty.
Bell Bottom 2
The 2019 comedy-thriller, starring Rishab Shetty in the titular role was a hit. Five years later, the makers are back with the film’s sequel titled Bell Bottom 2. Rishab Shetty will be reprising his role as Detective Divakara in the second installment, embarking on solving crimes. The film is directed by Jayathirtha.
Uttarakaanda
Helmed by director duo Sharath Manjunath and Rohith Padaki, Uttarakaanda stars Dhananjay and Ramya in lead roles, alongside Shivarajkumar in a crucial character. The film is expected to be a gangster drama and is presently in the production stage.
Trishulam
Not much is known about this film except that it stars Upendra in the lead and is directed by Om Prakash Rao. Produced by Kankapura Srinivas, Trishulam is touted to be a romantic actioner which is a remake of the 2013 Telugu movie Balupu.