Best Kannada Movies of 2024
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15 Mar 2024 | 1 hr 38 mins
| Kannada | Drama, Social | UMahadev Hadapad, Veeresh Gonwar, Sandhya Arakere, Jahangeer MS
Synopsis:Exactly four years ago, in 2020, COVID-19 was declared a pandemic. The global shut down was so quick that people hardly had any time to process. But, humans were quick to adapt. From online challenges to online breathing exercises to Dalgona coffee, the world moved online very quickly. But, there was one section of society that was almost forgotten – the migrants and their journey back home.
Saramsha
15 Feb 2024 | 2 hrs 12 mins
| Kannada | Drama | UADeepak Subramanya, Surya Vasishta, Sruthi Hariharan, Shweta Gupta, Aasif Kshatriya, Ravi Bhat
Synopsis:Overall, the film leaves you with a haunting feeling that you end up getting after reading a good book or watching a great play or even having a pleasant conversation with a dear one!
Maryade Prashne
22 Nov 2024 | 1 hr 59 mins
| Kannada | Drama, Family | UARakesh Adiga, Shine Shetty, Sunil Rao, Prabhu Mundkur
Synopsis:Plot: The lives of three close friends - Suri (Rakesh Adiga), Manja (Poornachandra Mysuru), and Satish (Sunil Rao) take a tragic turn when one of them dies in a road accident.
Aaram Arvindswamy
22 Nov 2024 | 2 hrs 12 mins
| Kannada | Comedy, Romance | UAAnish Tejeshwar, Milana Nagaraj, Hrithika Srinivas, RJ Vikki
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Bagheera
31 Oct 2024 | 2 hrs 38 mins
| Kannada | Action, Thriller | UASriimurali, Prakash Raj, Rukmini Vasanth, Achyuth Kumar
Synopsis:Penned by Prashanth Neel of KGF and Salaar fame, Bagheera’s story is narrated through 8 different chapters. The first chapter is a bit boring and predictable, but the second chapter, where he transforms into the superhero character, picks up pace. Of the eight chapters, the second one truly stands out. The rest follows a commercial film template that ultimately results in a final showdown between the hero and the villain. Besides taking inspiration from Hollywood superheroes, the film also has shades of our very own KGF, where people wait for a Messiah to save them.
Murphy
18 Oct 2024 | 2 hrs 16 mins
| Kannada | Drama, Romance | UPrabhu Mundkur, Roshini Prakash, Ila Veermalla, H. G. Dattatreya, Ashwin Rao Pallakki
Synopsis:Murphy marks yet another effort by the Kannada film industry that ably works towards delivering what the film industry and its audience require - a content-driven story. Take a trip to the cinema halls to experience this beautifully picturised emotional saga of love, despair, sacrifice and hope that transcends time.
KaalaPatthar
13 Sep 2024 | 1 hr 53 mins
| Kannada | Drama, Thriller | UVikky Varun, Dhanya Ramkumar, Achyuth Kumar, T. S. Nagabharana, Rajesh Natranga
Synopsis:Villagers of Mudalapura erect a statute to honour army man Shankar (Vikky Varun). But, with it comes plenty of problems that threaten the peace of the village.
Krishnam Pranaya Sakhi
15 Aug 2024 | 2 hrs 41 mins
| Kannada | Comedy, Romance | UAGanesh, Malavika Nair, Sharanya Shetty, Shashikumar, Girish Shivanna
Synopsis:Directed by Srinivas Raju, Krishnam Pranaya Sakhi marks a departure from his usual crime dramas, venturing into the romantic comedy genre. The film, though formulaic and somewhat predictable, is brought to life by Ganesh's charismatic performance. Returning to the silver screen after a hiatus, Ganesh effortlessly carries the movie with his trademark charm and style.
Kabandha
09 Aug 2024 | 2 hrs 4 mins
| Kannada | Horror, Thriller | UAPrasad Vashist, Kishore Kumar G., Avinash, Prashanth Siddi, Priyanka Malali
Synopsis:Directed by Sathyanath, the film raises crucial questions about the use of chemical fertilizers and their impact on human health and the environment.
Roopanthara
26 Jul 2024 | 2 hrs 4 mins
| Kannada | Drama | UARaj B. Shetty, Hanumakka, Somshekhar Bolegaon, Lekha Naidu
Synopsis:Raj proudly embraces his mass avatar and has thoroughly enjoyed playing the character. His character is stuck in a conundrum of his own making and knows his way out too. But, the Roopanthara (transformation) is painful. Raj has also written the dialogues and additional screenplay, thus proving once again that he is a master story-teller.
Kenda
26 Jul 2024 | 2 hrs 15 mins
| Kannada | Crime, Political, Thriller | ABV Bharath, Pranav Sridhar, Deepti Nagendra, Bindu Raxidi, Sachin Sreenath, Sharath Gowda
Synopsis:The characters and the atmosphere surrounding Keshava are well-crafted. The story, though simple with everyday characters and events, stands out due to its unique treatment. The film expertly portrays how people become pawns in politics without realizing the impact. Dialogues like "Everyone's life has a purpose, sometimes, it's realized only after death" leave a strong impression.
Family Drama
26 Jul 2024 | 2 hrs 30 mins
| Kannada | Comedy, Drama, Family | UAAbhay S., Poornachandra, Sindhu Sreenivasa Murthy, Ananya Amar, Rekha Kudligi
Synopsis:The movie - as promised by the director - is certainly a family outing, if you are ready to forgive the gore leading towards the denouement.
Happy Birthday To Me
28 Jun 2024 | 1 hr 52 mins
| Kannada | ComedyChaithra Achar, Sidhartha Maadhyamika, Siddu Moolimani, Gopalkrishna Deshpande, Archana Kottige
Synopsis:Written and directed by Rakesh Kadri, the maker has simply put a few quirky characters in a room and has let them be. He doesn’t unnecessarily add any extra layer to the story or the characters. The movie sure initially tests the patience with a repeated pattern, but that is just the director warming up the audience for a fun ride
Somu Sound Engineer
15 Mar 2024 | 2 hrs 11 mins
| Kannada | Drama | UAShreshta Basavaraj, Nivishka Patil, Jahangir, Girish Jatti
Synopsis:Shankaranna’s (Girish Jatti) son Soma (Shrestha Basavraj) picks fights with everyone in the village. His anger ends up causing him the greatest grief of his life.
Shakhahaari
16 Feb 2024 | 2 hrs 26 mins
| Kannada | Crime, Thriller | UARangayana Raghu, Gopalkrishna Deshpande, Nidhi Hegde
Synopsis:Rangayan Raghu is seen in an all-new avatar and has performed brilliantly as Subbanna. Gopalkrsihna Deshpade's performance is top-notch. All in all, Shakhahaari is a good one-time watch.
KTM
16 Feb 2024 | 2 hrs 29 mins
| Kannada | Comedy, Drama, Romance | UADheekshith Shetty, Sanjana Doss, Abhishek Srikanth, Kajal Kunder, Prakash Thuminad, Babu Hirannaiah, Raghu Ramankoppa, Usha Bhandary
Synopsis:Karthik (Dheekshith Shetty) is a rank student who is smitten by his schoolmate Tanya (Kaajal Kunder). But she doesn’t reciprocate his love. Heartbroken, he moves to another city to pursue college where he soon gains popularity because of his brains and looks. There, Karthik falls head-over-heels with Mercy (Sanjana Doss), following which comes an unexpected twist.
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27 Dec 2024 | 2 hrs 20 mins
| Kannada | Comedy, Drama, Romance | UAYogaraj Bhat, Achyuth Kumar, Hrithika Srinivas, Chitkala Biradar, Pradeep Doddaiah
Synopsis:The film explores contrasting dynamics of 'Boy meets Girl' versus 'Man meets Woman'. As their relationship matures, clashes ignite revenge, betrayal, and challenges their shared dreams.
UI
20 Dec 2024 | 2 hrs 12 mins
| Kannada | Drama, Action, Sci-Fi | UAUpendra, Reeshma Nanaiah, Murli Sharma, Achyuth Kumar, P. Ravi Shankar, Sadhu Kokila
Synopsis:Mother Nature is a beautiful creation. Humans exploited nature, and have left her high and dry. Will you wait for ‘superpower’ or God to breathe life into her, or, will ‘U’ and ‘I’ do some introspection and take it upon ourselves to salvage what is remaining?
Naa Ninna Bidalare
29 Nov 2024 | 2 hrs 22 mins
| Kannada | Horror, Suspense, Thriller | UAAmbali Bhaarati, Panchi S, K. S. Sridhar, Srinivasa Prabhu
Synopsis:Debutant director Naveen's latest Kannada film, Na Ninna Bidalare, that delves into the complexities of human emotion, weaving a poignant tale of love, loss, and redemption. This movie which has no connection to the yesteryear cult classic film will enthral fans of the horror genre, as well as those who enjoy a good emotional drama.
Megha
29 Nov 2024 | 2 hrs 30 mins
| Kannada | Drama, Romance, Family | UAKiran Raj, Kaajal Kunder, Girish Shivanna, Nagendra Sha
Synopsis:With universal subjects such as love and friendship, Megha shows human emotions in its pure form on the big screen. Rajesh and Shobraj steal the scenes with their years of experience. The duo excels at tugging the heartstrings when required. Kiran Raj and Kajal Kunder have put in a lot of effort and it shows. Joel Sakkari’s music adds value to the film.
