Prathibha Joy

Bangalore

Senior Assistant Editor and Journalist at HT Media

Kannada entertainment journalist with HT Medialabs - OTTplay 22 yrs and counting across Vijay Times, DH, TOI, HT Medialabs

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Ajai Rao: Yuddhakaanda proved that I can handle a content-rich social drama

1 week ago | ottplay.com | Prathibha Joy

It’d been a while since Kannada actor Ajai Rao had a successful theatrical outing, so he’s quite elated at the 50-day run of his latest, Yuddhakaanda Chapter 2 and the positive feedback he received for the film back then and now, after its OTT release.
Award-winning director MansoRe on his shift of genre with Doora Theera Yaana: It’s a very practical decision | Exclusive

1 week ago | ottplay.com | Prathibha Joy

Doora Theera Yaana is director MansoRe’s fifth directorial, a love story, which doesn’t exactly fit in with his earlier filmography, which includes National Award-winning movies like Harivu, Nathicharami, as well as the hard-hitting social issue-charged Act 1978 and 19.20.21. It’s so unlike Mansore, is the common refrain ever since he began revealing songs from the film, in the run up to its July 11, 2025 theatrical release. Why the shift in genre?
No Jawan inspiration to Krishna Ajai Rao’s untitled next, says director, despite uncanny first look similarity

1 week ago | ottplay.com | Prathibha Joy

Krishna Ajai Rao, who is basking in the success of his last release, Yuddhakaanda Chapter 2, which, after a 50-day theatrical run has now made its way to OTT, has officially launched his next. The actor is teaming up with director SK Baahubali of Nan Magale Heroine and MRP fame, and is paired with Upadhyaksha and Vidyapati fame Malaika Vasupal. Ajai's look copied from Jawan?
Yuddhakaanda Chapter 2 movie review: Ajai Rao-led courtroom drama is a mixed bag

1 week ago | ottplay.com | Prathibha Joy

Home»Review»Yuddhakaanda Chapter 2 movie review: Ajai Rao-led courtroom drama is a mixed bag» Yuddhakaanda Chapter 2 movie review: Justice delayed is justice denied is at the crux of the film directed by Pavan Bhat, which is now streaming on Amazon Prime Video 3/5 Archana Jois in Yuddhakaanda Yuddhakaanda Chapter 2 movie story: Niveditha (Archana Jois), a single mother, stands trial in the murder of a youngster accused of abusing her young daughter, two years after the horrific violence he...
HT Syndication: Award-winning director MansoRe on his shift of genre with Doora Theera Yaana: It's a very practical decision | Exclusive

1 week ago | htsyndication.com | Prathibha Joy

India, June 21 -- Doora Theera Yaana is director MansoRe's fifth directorial, a love story, which doesn't exactly fit in with his earlier filmography, which includes National Award-winning movies like Harivu, Nathicharami, as well as the hard-hitting social issue-charged Act 1978 and 19.20.21. It's so unlike Mansore, is the common refrain ever since he began revealing songs from the film, in the run up to its July 11, 2025 theatrical release. Why the shift in genre?
Raj B Shetty to reveal first look poster of next production; netizens wonder if it’s a new directorial

1 week ago | ottplay.com | Prathibha Joy

Home»News»Raj B Shetty to reveal first look poster of next production; netizens wonder if it’s a new directorial»Since Toby, Raj has only been focusing on acting commitments, but turns out, something was being ‘cooked’ secretlyA new film from the house of Raj B Shetty’s Lighter Buddha Films is on the way and he had given absolutely no indication that anything was afoot.
Kapata Nataka Sutradhari meant only for audiences with the intellect to form an opinion of their own

1 week ago | ottplay.com | Prathibha Joy

Debutant filmmaker-actor Dhiraj MV is set to bring his maiden Kannada feature film, Kapata Nataka Sutradhari to theatres on July 4, ahead of which he revealed its trailer on June 19. The film, he had said, is a new-age political satire, in which he plays an overweight visitor to a temple in Karnataka, who tries out the ritual of crawling under a stone statue of an elephant to get his wish fulfilled, but ends up getting stuck.
Rachita Ram sets the record straight; responds to recent allegations from team Sanju Weds Geetha 2

1 week ago | ottplay.com | Prathibha Joy

Home»News»Rachita Ram sets the record straight; responds to recent allegations from team Sanju Weds Geetha 2» Rachita Ram’s alleged refusal to promote Sanju Weds Geetha 2 during its re-release and the stoppage of the 2017 film Uppi Rupee have been lodged as complaints with the Film Chamber of Commerce Rachita Ram responds to allegations levelled against her In the last few days, the team of the Kannada film Sanju Weds Geetha 2, including director Nagashekar and leading man Srinagara Kitty,...
Yuddhakaanda Chapter 2 director Pavan Bhat: I realized the importance of writing with this film

1 week ago | hindustantimes.com | Prathibha Joy

Yuddhakaanda Chapter 2, the latest Kannada courtroom drama, is now out on OTT after a fairly successful theatrical run. Produced by leading man Krishna Ajai Rao, who was hitherto widely known for his romantic hero image, the film was only the second directorial of Pavan Bhat, who’d made Cutting Shop earlier. During the pre-release promotions, Pavan was conspicuously absent, letting Ajai take the lead.
Yuddhakaanda Chapter 2 director Pavan Bhat: We took some liberties with legal proceedings for cinematic advantage | Exclusive

1 week ago | ottplay.com | Prathibha Joy

Home»News»Yuddhakaanda Chapter 2 director Pavan Bhat: We took some liberties with legal proceedings for cinematic advantage | Exclusive»Yuddhakaanda Chapter 2, starring Krishna Ajai Rao and Archana Jois in the lead, is now on OTT. Here, Pavan discusses what may seem like a lack of sensitivity in some scenes.

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13 Jun 25

Finally, #NimmaVasthugaligeNeeveJavaabdaararu has an OTT partner https://t.co/Y132GBXrGJ

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13 Jun 25

.@diganthmanchale led #EdagaiyeApaghatakkeKarana is out in theatres today. Here is my review of the film https://t.co/9UnqsWaOCX

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10 Jun 25

Rama Rama Re maker Satya Prakash's next #XandY has a rather interesting subject https://t.co/GbQEITwXyy

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Articles

Ajai Rao: Yuddhakaanda proved that I can handle a content-rich social drama

Award-winning director MansoRe on his shift of genre with Doora Theera Yaana: It’s a very practical decision | Exclusive

No Jawan inspiration to Krishna Ajai Rao’s untitled next, says director, despite uncanny first look similarity

Yuddhakaanda Chapter 2 movie review: Ajai Rao-led courtroom drama is a mixed bag

HT Syndication: Award-winning director MansoRe on his shift of genre with Doora Theera Yaana: It's a very practical decision | Exclusive

Raj B Shetty to reveal first look poster of next production; netizens wonder if it’s a new directorial

Kapata Nataka Sutradhari meant only for audiences with the intellect to form an opinion of their own

Rachita Ram sets the record straight; responds to recent allegations from team Sanju Weds Geetha 2

Yuddhakaanda Chapter 2 director Pavan Bhat: I realized the importance of writing with this film

Yuddhakaanda Chapter 2 director Pavan Bhat: We took some liberties with legal proceedings for cinematic advantage | Exclusive

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