Vivek M.V

3 weeks ago | thehindu.com | Vivek M.V |Afshan Yasmeen |G T Sathish |Darshan Devaiah B.P

Harish Mallya, an ardent film buff from Bengaluru, concedes that his theatre visits have come down post the COVID-19 pandemic period. An engineer and a curator of world cinema for the Bengaluru International Film Festival (BIFFes), Harish had the habit of watching a film every Friday without fail for decades. In the current situation, he highlights a development that reflects the falling demand for theatre viewing.

Jan 31, 2025 | thehindu.com | Vivek M.V

In Nodidavaru Enantare (meaning, ‘what will people say’), life is falling apart for Siddharth (Naveen Shankar). He has broken up with his girlfriend and is on the verge of losing his job. One night, he gets slapped by his junior for judging her. The final blow arrives when Siddharth receives a call about his father’s demise. Filled with frustration, he bangs the steering of his car. It’s a small moment, which you wouldn’t have seen in a typical commercial Kannada movie.

Jan 24, 2025 | thehindu.com | Vivek M.V

Royal is directed by Dinakar Thogudeepa, the younger brother of Kannada superstar Darshan. Dinakar is a filmmaker who rose to prominence in the mid-2000s with hits such as Navagraha (2008), and Sarathi (2011), both starring Darshan. For Royal, he has joined hands with the hugely successful producer duo Jayanna-Bhogendra.

Jan 24, 2025 | thehindu.com | Vivek M.V

It’s been seven years since Rishi debuted as a lead actor in Suni’s Operation Alamelamma.He played a goofy, likable common man in the comedy thriller. It was a great year for the actor as he also starred in Kavaludaari, directed by Hemanth M Rao and produced by Puneeth Rajkumar. Rishi essayed the role of a brooding, upright cop with the right amount of restraint. The stage was set for Rishi to be a dependable actor in films with unique concepts.

Jan 22, 2025 | thehindu.com | Vivek M.V

At a major turning-point in her life, after more than two decades of experience in systems, software, and solutions, Rekha Kudligi decided to explore an unfamiliar world. She felt it was the right time to make the big jump. She was an engineer and scientist by choice, but throughout her career, acting was a dream. After long stints at Electronic Research and Development organisation and Honeywell Aerospace in Bengaluru, Rekha took the right steps to become a movie actor.