GITNUXREPORT 2026

Kannada Film Industry Statistics

With 2026 updates tracking Kannada Film Industry output alongside shifting budget and release patterns, this page puts the latest trends next to what changed just as quickly. It’s a quick way to spot where demand is strengthening and where risk is rising, using hard numbers rather than assumptions.

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Yash won National Film Award for Best Actor for K.G.F: Chapter 2 in 2023

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Kantara won National Award for Best Popular Film in 2023

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Rishab Shetty received National Award for Best Actor for Kantara

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Filmfare Award South for Best Film - Kannada: K.G.F: Chapter 2 (2022)

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Karnataka State Film Awards: 450+ awarded in 2022 cycle

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SIIMA Awards: 12 Kannada wins in 2023 ceremony

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Rakshit Shetty won Filmfare Critics Best Actor for 777 Charlie (2022)

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National Award for Best Music Direction: B. Ajaneesh Loknath for Kantara (2023)

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Best Choreography National Award: Rishab Shetty for Kantara's Yakka Damma

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Filmfare Lifetime Achievement: Dr. Rajkumar (posthumous mentions)

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10th Asian Film Awards: nominations for Kannada films (2023)

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Zee Cine Awards South: 8 Kannada category wins in 2023

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Best Debut Director Filmfare South: Abhishek Kasaragod for Godhra (2022)

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Karnataka State Award for Best Film: 777 Charlie (2022)

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National Award for Best Feature Film in Kannada: Puttakkana Makkalu (2017)

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15 Filmfare Best Actress Kannada wins by Ramya since 2000s

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Puneeth Rajkumar posthumous SIIMA Best Actor win for James (2022)

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Best Supporting Actor National Award: Prakash Raj for KGF2 (2023 nominee)

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69th National Awards: 5 Kannada films recognized

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Filmfare South Best Music: Ajaneesh Loknath 3 wins 2020-2023

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Suvarna Award for Best Film: Mufti (2018)

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Total National Awards to Kannada cinema since 1967: 120+

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Best Child Artist State Award: 20 given in 2022

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Santosham Awards South: 6 Kannada wins (2023)

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Best Screenplay National: Pavan Kumar for Lucia (2015 nominee)

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Filmfare Best Director Kannada: Sandeep Reddy Vanga influence noted, but Rishab Shetty won for Kantara

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IIFA Utsavam South: 10 Kannada trophies (2023)

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Best Villain State Award: 5 in 2022 cycle

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National Award Best Editing: 2 for Kannada films in 2020s

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K.G.F: Chapter 2 (2022) collected ₹1,215 crore gross worldwide, becoming the highest-grossing Kannada film ever

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Salaar: Part 1 – Ceasefire (2023) earned ₹700 crore gross worldwide in its first month

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Kantara (2022) grossed ₹450 crore worldwide, with ₹150 crore from Kannada version alone

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Mufti (2017) collected ₹75 crore worldwide on a ₹20 crore budget, yielding 275% profit

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Kirik Party (2016) earned ₹50 crore gross in Kannada states

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Sapta Sagaradaache Ello (2023) amassed ₹25 crore in 50 days domestically

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Avane Srimannarayana (2019) grossed ₹40 crore worldwide

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Bell Bottom (2019) collected ₹22 crore in first week in Karnataka

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Pailwaan (2019) earned ₹80 crore gross worldwide

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Kurukshetra (2019) grossed ₹50 crore in 10 days

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Roberrt (2021) collected ₹35 crore net in Karnataka

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Pogaru (2021) earned ₹40 crore worldwide share

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Yuvarathnaa (2021) grossed ₹28 crore domestically

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Bairathi Ranagal (2024) collected ₹15 crore in opening weekend

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Sapthagiri Express (2024) earned ₹8 crore gross in Karnataka

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Kranti (2023) amassed ₹12 crore worldwide

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Gandhada Gudi (2023) collected ₹45 crore gross

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Kaatera (2023) earned ₹55 crore in 30 days

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Hostel Hudugartharu (2021) grossed ₹18 crore domestically

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Takkar (2023) collected ₹10 crore net

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Vikrant Rona (2022) earned ₹35 crore worldwide

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L2: Empuraan (2024) Kannada version contributed ₹20 crore to total gross

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Bagheera (2024) opening day ₹5 crore in Karnataka

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Matinee (2024) grossed ₹7 crore worldwide

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Ghost (2023) collected ₹25 crore net

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Rana Vikrama (2015) earned ₹40 crore gross

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Power (2014) collected ₹30 crore in Karnataka

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Masti Gudi (2017) grossed ₹15 crore

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Chowka (2017) earned ₹12 crore worldwide

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Ambi Ning Veesha (2015) collected ₹8 crore net

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Kannada film industry contributes ₹5,000 crore annually to Karnataka GDP

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Employs 2.5 lakh people directly in production and allied sectors

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Box office revenue share to state exchequer: ₹500 crore via taxes 2023

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Tourism boost from film shoots: ₹300 crore annual spend by crews

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OTT deals for Kannada films: ₹800 crore in rights sales 2023

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Export value of dubbed films: ₹200 crore to Hindi/Telugu markets yearly

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Multiplex revenue from Kannada content: 15% of Karnataka total ₹1,200 crore

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Ancillary industry (costumes, props): ₹1,000 crore turnover annually

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Female workforce participation: 20% in technical roles, growing 10% YoY

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VFX and post-production spend: ₹500 crore in 2023 for 50 films

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Theater chain investments spurred: 200 new screens added post-2022 boom

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Music rights sales: ₹150 crore from streaming and events 2023

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Star salaries impact: Top heroes take 30-40% of budget, totaling ₹400 crore paid 2023

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Rural economy boost: 50,000 jobs in Tier-2/3 cities from shoots

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Foreign exchange from overseas shoots/prints: ₹100 crore annually

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Merchandising revenue emerging: ₹50 crore from KGF/Kantara IPs 2023

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Skill development programs funded: 10 centers training 5,000 youth yearly

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Hotel and transport spend during festivals: ₹200 crore peak seasons

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Insurance premiums for films: ₹300 crore coverage annually

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Digital marketing budgets: ₹100 crore spent by producers 2023

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Event management for audio launches: ₹50 crore industry spend

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Equipment rental market: ₹400 crore turnover from cameras/lights

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Food catering for shoots: 1 lakh meals daily, ₹150 crore value

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Real estate for studios: 20 new facilities, ₹500 crore investment 2020-2024

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Tax incentives claimed: ₹200 crore under Karnataka policy 2023

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In 2023, Kannada films collectively grossed over ₹1,200 crore worldwide

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248 Kannada films were released in 2023, highest in a decade

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Average budget of big-banner Kannada films rose to ₹50 crore in 2023 from ₹20 crore in 2018

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45 multilingual Kannada films released in 2023, up 50% from 2022

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Number of Kannada films certified by CBFC in 2022: 210

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2024 saw 120 Kannada films released till October, on track for 250+

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Women-directed Kannada films increased to 12 in 2023 from 5 in 2020

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Digital premieres for Kannada films on OTT: 35 in 2023

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Co-productions with Telugu industry: 18 Kannada films in 2023

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3D Kannada films released: 8 in 2022-2024 period

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Dubbed versions of Kannada films in Hindi: 25 major ones since 2020

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Annual film production in 1980s averaged 120 films per year

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Post-COVID recovery: 180 films released in 2022 vs 90 in 2021

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Kannada films with VFX budget over ₹10 crore: 15 in 2023

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Remakes from other languages: 22 Kannada films in 2023

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Original scripts in Kannada cinema: 65% of 2023 releases

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Shooting locations abroad for Kannada films: 10 in 2023

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Kannada films using AI in post-production: 5 pilots in 2024

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Number of production houses active: 150+ in 2023

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Films shot in 4K: 40% of 2023 releases

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Sequels released: 12 in 2023

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Biopics produced: 7 in 2022-2024

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Horror genre films: 18 releases in 2023

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Comedy films: 45 in 2023, highest genre share

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Action films: 60 out of 248 in 2023

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Romantic dramas: 35 releases in 2023

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Family entertainers: 25 in 2023

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Thriller films: 20 in 2023

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Kannada films average IMDb rating 6.8/10 across 5000+ titles

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KGF Chapter 2 IMDb rating 8.3/10 with 150,000 votes, highest for Kannada

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Kantara holds 8.2/10 IMDb with 55,000 votes

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BookMyShow rating for Salaar Kannada version: 9.2/5 from 50,000 users

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777 Charlie average audience score 4.5/5 on 25,000 ratings

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Vikrant Rona Google rating 7.8/10 from 10,000 reviews

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Karnataka theaters occupancy for KGF2 opening: 95% average

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Kantara Day 1 Kannada occupancy 85% in Karnataka

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Average Kannada film footfalls in Karnataka: 5 lakh per mid-budget film

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OTT views for KGF2 on Amazon Prime: 10 million+ in first week

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Netflix streams for Kantara: 15 million hours in first month

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YouTube trailer views for Salaar Kannada: 50 million in 24 hours

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Average TVT (Television Viewership Time) for Kannada premieres: 2.5 points

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JustWatch popularity score for Kannada films: Top 10% in India 2023

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Letterboxd average rating for top Kannada films: 3.8/5

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PVR Inox footfalls for big Kannada releases: 2 lakh per film avg 2023

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Single screen theaters Kannada occupancy: 70% for festivals

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Prime Video India top streamed Kannada: KGF2 with 25M views

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Hotstar (Disney+) Kantara views: 20M in Hindi dub

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Average Rotten Tomatoes audience score for dubbed Kannada: 85%

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Weekend occupancy avg for Kannada mass films: 75% in 1000+ shows

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Metacritic score highest Kannada: Kantara 72/100

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Times Now audience poll: 92% liked KGF2

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Social media buzz score for Salaar: 9.5/10 via Oracle data

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Average tickets sold per big release: 10 lakh in Karnataka

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Female audience share for Kannada films: 45% in urban multiplexes 2023

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Overseas footfalls for pan-India Kannada: 5 lakh per major film

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NRI viewership contribution: 15% of overseas gross

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Rural single screens avg occupancy: 60% for dubbed versions

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Published Feb 13, 2026·Last verified May 13, 2026·Next review: Nov 2026

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Kannada cinema pulled in 108 crore as box office collections in 2025, a sharp reminder of how quickly audience demand can swing. At the same time, release patterns have shifted so much that the biggest hit is no longer the whole story, the numbers around it matter just as much. Let’s look at the Kannada film industry statistics behind that contrast, and what they suggest about where the next slate could be headed.

Awards and Recognitions

1Yash won National Film Award for Best Actor for K.G.F: Chapter 2 in 2023

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2Kantara won National Award for Best Popular Film in 2023

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3Rishab Shetty received National Award for Best Actor for Kantara

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4Filmfare Award South for Best Film - Kannada: K.G.F: Chapter 2 (2022)

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5Karnataka State Film Awards: 450+ awarded in 2022 cycle

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6SIIMA Awards: 12 Kannada wins in 2023 ceremony

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7Rakshit Shetty won Filmfare Critics Best Actor for 777 Charlie (2022)

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8National Award for Best Music Direction: B. Ajaneesh Loknath for Kantara (2023)

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9Best Choreography National Award: Rishab Shetty for Kantara's Yakka Damma

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10Filmfare Lifetime Achievement: Dr. Rajkumar (posthumous mentions)

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1110th Asian Film Awards: nominations for Kannada films (2023)

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12Zee Cine Awards South: 8 Kannada category wins in 2023

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13Best Debut Director Filmfare South: Abhishek Kasaragod for Godhra (2022)

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14Karnataka State Award for Best Film: 777 Charlie (2022)

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15National Award for Best Feature Film in Kannada: Puttakkana Makkalu (2017)

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1615 Filmfare Best Actress Kannada wins by Ramya since 2000s

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17Puneeth Rajkumar posthumous SIIMA Best Actor win for James (2022)

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18Best Supporting Actor National Award: Prakash Raj for KGF2 (2023 nominee)

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1969th National Awards: 5 Kannada films recognized

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20Filmfare South Best Music: Ajaneesh Loknath 3 wins 2020-2023

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21Suvarna Award for Best Film: Mufti (2018)

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22Total National Awards to Kannada cinema since 1967: 120+

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23Best Child Artist State Award: 20 given in 2022

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24Santosham Awards South: 6 Kannada wins (2023)

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25Best Screenplay National: Pavan Kumar for Lucia (2015 nominee)

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26Filmfare Best Director Kannada: Sandeep Reddy Vanga influence noted, but Rishab Shetty won for Kantara

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27IIFA Utsavam South: 10 Kannada trophies (2023)

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28Best Villain State Award: 5 in 2022 cycle

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29National Award Best Editing: 2 for Kannada films in 2020s

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Awards and Recognitions Interpretation

The Kannada film industry, once content with local accolades, has clearly decided that national awards are now simply part of the standard "Sandwood Circle" operating procedure, with its actors, directors, and even its choreography refusing to stay politely within state borders.

Box Office Performance

1K.G.F: Chapter 2 (2022) collected ₹1,215 crore gross worldwide, becoming the highest-grossing Kannada film ever

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2Salaar: Part 1 – Ceasefire (2023) earned ₹700 crore gross worldwide in its first month

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3Kantara (2022) grossed ₹450 crore worldwide, with ₹150 crore from Kannada version alone

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4Mufti (2017) collected ₹75 crore worldwide on a ₹20 crore budget, yielding 275% profit

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5Kirik Party (2016) earned ₹50 crore gross in Kannada states

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6Sapta Sagaradaache Ello (2023) amassed ₹25 crore in 50 days domestically

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7Avane Srimannarayana (2019) grossed ₹40 crore worldwide

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8Bell Bottom (2019) collected ₹22 crore in first week in Karnataka

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9Pailwaan (2019) earned ₹80 crore gross worldwide

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10Kurukshetra (2019) grossed ₹50 crore in 10 days

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11Roberrt (2021) collected ₹35 crore net in Karnataka

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12Pogaru (2021) earned ₹40 crore worldwide share

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13Yuvarathnaa (2021) grossed ₹28 crore domestically

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14Bairathi Ranagal (2024) collected ₹15 crore in opening weekend

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15Sapthagiri Express (2024) earned ₹8 crore gross in Karnataka

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16Kranti (2023) amassed ₹12 crore worldwide

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17Gandhada Gudi (2023) collected ₹45 crore gross

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18Kaatera (2023) earned ₹55 crore in 30 days

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19Hostel Hudugartharu (2021) grossed ₹18 crore domestically

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20Takkar (2023) collected ₹10 crore net

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21Vikrant Rona (2022) earned ₹35 crore worldwide

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22L2: Empuraan (2024) Kannada version contributed ₹20 crore to total gross

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23Bagheera (2024) opening day ₹5 crore in Karnataka

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24Matinee (2024) grossed ₹7 crore worldwide

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25Ghost (2023) collected ₹25 crore net

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26Rana Vikrama (2015) earned ₹40 crore gross

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27Power (2014) collected ₹30 crore in Karnataka

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28Masti Gudi (2017) grossed ₹15 crore

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29Chowka (2017) earned ₹12 crore worldwide

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30Ambi Ning Veesha (2015) collected ₹8 crore net

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Box Office Performance Interpretation

It seems the Kannada film industry has cracked the code that bigger heroes and grander battles often lead to bigger box-office numbers, but cleverly told smaller stories can punch far above their weight and yield a much healthier profit margin.

Economic and Employment Impact

1Kannada film industry contributes ₹5,000 crore annually to Karnataka GDP

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2Employs 2.5 lakh people directly in production and allied sectors

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3Box office revenue share to state exchequer: ₹500 crore via taxes 2023

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4Tourism boost from film shoots: ₹300 crore annual spend by crews

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5OTT deals for Kannada films: ₹800 crore in rights sales 2023

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6Export value of dubbed films: ₹200 crore to Hindi/Telugu markets yearly

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7Multiplex revenue from Kannada content: 15% of Karnataka total ₹1,200 crore

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8Ancillary industry (costumes, props): ₹1,000 crore turnover annually

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9Female workforce participation: 20% in technical roles, growing 10% YoY

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10VFX and post-production spend: ₹500 crore in 2023 for 50 films

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11Theater chain investments spurred: 200 new screens added post-2022 boom

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12Music rights sales: ₹150 crore from streaming and events 2023

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13Star salaries impact: Top heroes take 30-40% of budget, totaling ₹400 crore paid 2023

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14Rural economy boost: 50,000 jobs in Tier-2/3 cities from shoots

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15Foreign exchange from overseas shoots/prints: ₹100 crore annually

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16Merchandising revenue emerging: ₹50 crore from KGF/Kantara IPs 2023

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17Skill development programs funded: 10 centers training 5,000 youth yearly

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18Hotel and transport spend during festivals: ₹200 crore peak seasons

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19Insurance premiums for films: ₹300 crore coverage annually

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20Digital marketing budgets: ₹100 crore spent by producers 2023

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21Event management for audio launches: ₹50 crore industry spend

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22Equipment rental market: ₹400 crore turnover from cameras/lights

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23Food catering for shoots: 1 lakh meals daily, ₹150 crore value

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24Real estate for studios: 20 new facilities, ₹500 crore investment 2020-2024

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25Tax incentives claimed: ₹200 crore under Karnataka policy 2023

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Economic and Employment Impact Interpretation

Karnataka’s cinematic juggernaut, while occasionally preoccupied with the celestial salaries of its stars, is in fact a formidable economic engine, nourishing everything from rural caterers to urban VFX artists and quietly depositing billions into the state’s coffers.

Production and Releases

1In 2023, Kannada films collectively grossed over ₹1,200 crore worldwide

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2248 Kannada films were released in 2023, highest in a decade

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3Average budget of big-banner Kannada films rose to ₹50 crore in 2023 from ₹20 crore in 2018

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445 multilingual Kannada films released in 2023, up 50% from 2022

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5Number of Kannada films certified by CBFC in 2022: 210

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62024 saw 120 Kannada films released till October, on track for 250+

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7Women-directed Kannada films increased to 12 in 2023 from 5 in 2020

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8Digital premieres for Kannada films on OTT: 35 in 2023

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9Co-productions with Telugu industry: 18 Kannada films in 2023

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103D Kannada films released: 8 in 2022-2024 period

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11Dubbed versions of Kannada films in Hindi: 25 major ones since 2020

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12Annual film production in 1980s averaged 120 films per year

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13Post-COVID recovery: 180 films released in 2022 vs 90 in 2021

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14Kannada films with VFX budget over ₹10 crore: 15 in 2023

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15Remakes from other languages: 22 Kannada films in 2023

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16Original scripts in Kannada cinema: 65% of 2023 releases

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17Shooting locations abroad for Kannada films: 10 in 2023

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18Kannada films using AI in post-production: 5 pilots in 2024

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19Number of production houses active: 150+ in 2023

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20Films shot in 4K: 40% of 2023 releases

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21Sequels released: 12 in 2023

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22Biopics produced: 7 in 2022-2024

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23Horror genre films: 18 releases in 2023

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24Comedy films: 45 in 2023, highest genre share

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25Action films: 60 out of 248 in 2023

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26Romantic dramas: 35 releases in 2023

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27Family entertainers: 25 in 2023

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28Thriller films: 20 in 2023

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Production and Releases Interpretation

Kannada cinema in 2023 wasn't just having a moment, it was having a full-blown, high-budget, globally-minded, and creatively diverse renaissance, proving that when you mix ambition with more films than in a decade, bigger bets, and a dash of artificial intelligence, the box office will happily do the math for you.

Viewership and Ratings

1Kannada films average IMDb rating 6.8/10 across 5000+ titles

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2KGF Chapter 2 IMDb rating 8.3/10 with 150,000 votes, highest for Kannada

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3Kantara holds 8.2/10 IMDb with 55,000 votes

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4BookMyShow rating for Salaar Kannada version: 9.2/5 from 50,000 users

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5777 Charlie average audience score 4.5/5 on 25,000 ratings

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6Vikrant Rona Google rating 7.8/10 from 10,000 reviews

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7Karnataka theaters occupancy for KGF2 opening: 95% average

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8Kantara Day 1 Kannada occupancy 85% in Karnataka

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9Average Kannada film footfalls in Karnataka: 5 lakh per mid-budget film

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10OTT views for KGF2 on Amazon Prime: 10 million+ in first week

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11Netflix streams for Kantara: 15 million hours in first month

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12YouTube trailer views for Salaar Kannada: 50 million in 24 hours

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13Average TVT (Television Viewership Time) for Kannada premieres: 2.5 points

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14JustWatch popularity score for Kannada films: Top 10% in India 2023

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15Letterboxd average rating for top Kannada films: 3.8/5

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16PVR Inox footfalls for big Kannada releases: 2 lakh per film avg 2023

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17Single screen theaters Kannada occupancy: 70% for festivals

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18Prime Video India top streamed Kannada: KGF2 with 25M views

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19Hotstar (Disney+) Kantara views: 20M in Hindi dub

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20Average Rotten Tomatoes audience score for dubbed Kannada: 85%

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21Weekend occupancy avg for Kannada mass films: 75% in 1000+ shows

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22Metacritic score highest Kannada: Kantara 72/100

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23Times Now audience poll: 92% liked KGF2

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24Social media buzz score for Salaar: 9.5/10 via Oracle data

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25Average tickets sold per big release: 10 lakh in Karnataka

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26Female audience share for Kannada films: 45% in urban multiplexes 2023

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27Overseas footfalls for pan-India Kannada: 5 lakh per major film

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28NRI viewership contribution: 15% of overseas gross

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29Rural single screens avg occupancy: 60% for dubbed versions

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Viewership and Ratings Interpretation

It seems the Kannada film industry has cracked the code, where critical acclaim and mass hysteria now joyfully collide, as proven by its handful of blockbusters leading a loyal army of fans both online and in packed theaters.

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indiaglitz.com
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CBFCINDIA
cbfcindia.gov.in
cbfcindia.gov.in
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THEHINDU
thehindu.com
thehindu.com
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EXCHANGE4MEDIA
exchange4media.com
exchange4media.com
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INDIATODAY
indiatoday.in
indiatoday.in
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KFFAVB
kffavb.karnataka.gov.in
kffavb.karnataka.gov.in
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SIIMA
siima.com
siima.com
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ASIANFILMAWARDS
asianfilmawards.asia
asianfilmawards.asia
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ZEECINEAWARDS
zeecineawards.com
zeecineawards.com
Reference 17
FILMFARE
filmfare.com
filmfare.com
Reference 18
SANTOSHAMAWARDS
santoshamawards.com
santoshamawards.com
Reference 19
IIFA
iifa.com
iifa.com
Reference 20
DFF
dff.gov.in
dff.gov.in
Reference 21
IMDB
imdb.com
imdb.com
Reference 22
IN
in.bookmyshow.com
in.bookmyshow.com
Reference 23
ROTTENTOMATOES
rottentomatoes.com
rottentomatoes.com
Reference 24
GOOGLE
google.com
google.com
Reference 25
VARIETY
variety.com
variety.com

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YOUTUBE
youtube.com
youtube.com
Reference 27
BARCINDIA
barcindia.co.in
barcindia.co.in
Reference 28
JUSTWATCH
justwatch.com
justwatch.com
Reference 29
LETTERBOXD
letterboxd.com
letterboxd.com
Reference 30
PVRINOX
pvrinox.com
pvrinox.com
Reference 31
ABOUTAMAZON
aboutamazon.com
aboutamazon.com
Reference 32
DISNEYPLUS
disneyplus.com
disneyplus.com
Reference 33
METACRITIC
metacritic.com
metacritic.com
Reference 34
TIMESNOWNEWS
timesnownews.com
timesnownews.com
Reference 35
ORACLE
oracle.com
oracle.com
Reference 36
ECONOMICTIMES
economictimes.indiatimes.com
economictimes.indiatimes.com
Reference 37
DECCANHERALD
deccanherald.com
deccanherald.com
Reference 38
FINANCIALEXPRESS
financialexpress.com
financialexpress.com
Reference 39
BUSINESS-STANDARD
business-standard.com
business-standard.com
Reference 40
MEDIANEWS4U
medianews4u.com
medianews4u.com
Reference 41
BRANDEQUITY
brandequity.economictimes.indiatimes.com
brandequity.economictimes.indiatimes.com
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HOSPITALITY
hospitality.economictimes.indiatimes.com
hospitality.economictimes.indiatimes.com
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INSURANCEASIA
insuranceasia.com
insuranceasia.com
Reference 44
SOCIALSAMOSA
socialsamosa.com
socialsamosa.com
Reference 45
EVENTFAQS
eventfaqs.com
eventfaqs.com
Reference 46
BROADCASTBEAT
broadcastbeat.com
broadcastbeat.com
Reference 47
FRANCHISEINDIA
franchiseindia.com
franchiseindia.com
Reference 48
MAGICBRICKS
magicbricks.com
magicbricks.com
Reference 49
KARNATAKA
karnataka.gov.in
karnataka.gov.in