Sandalwood, beyond the blockbusters
Kannada Discoveries
Kannada films with complete records worth a first look.
384 films

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Balaramana Dinagalu
Balarama, an ordinary young man from a remote village in Karnataka, becomes a dreaded gangster who rules Bangalore.
Fast-paced Kannada crime with high tension, real emotional weight and a darker atmosphere.
- TadviruddhaWhen a woman mysteriously disappears from a secluded coffee estate, suspicion falls on those closest to her.

2026 · Kannada · 2h 13m
- CultMadhava and Geetha's village romance ends when they move to different cities for college.

2026 · Kannada · 2h 43m
- Super HitThe film is a chaotic, comedic road trip that begins when a journalist disappears, sparking rumors involving "Big Brothers".

2026 · Kannada · 2h 15m
- Sarala SubbaraoA romantic family drama set in 1970s Mysore that portrays the journey of Sarala and Subbarao as they balance love, tradition, and aspirations.

2026 · Kannada · 2h 10m
- RakkasapuradholInspector Shiva an alcoholic officer struggling with schizophrenia, is transferred to Rakkasapura, a seemingly quiet village with a low crime rate.

2026 · Kannada · 2h 07m
- AgnyathavasiIn 1997, a rural police inspector leads a simple life until a crime occurs at his quiet village outpost after 25 years.

2025 · Kannada · 2h 02m
- Unlock RaghavaA locksmith's teaching dreams intertwine with an archaeology case when his friend's father finds artifacts.

2025 · Kannada · 2h 06m
- EkkaMuttu seeks his deceitful friend Ramesh in Bengaluru, becoming entangled in the city's dark underworld.

2025 · Kannada · 2h 28m
- Rippan SwamyIn the fictional town of sanna koppa ,the story begins with santhosh's murder.as the investigation unfolds ,Rippan swamy dives into a gripping psychological rural thriller set amidst estate workers ,town homes and hid…

2025 · Kannada · 2h 20m
- Anamadheya Ashok KumarWhile interviewing a retired senior lawyer at his house, investigative journalist Praveen Rajashekhar hears a commotion upstairs.

2025 · Kannada · 1h 44m
- Raktha KashmiraIn Bengaluru, a stunt artist runs a Stunt Training School for orphaned children, treating them as his own family.

2025 · Kannada · 2h 00m
- CrushCollege boy falls for a girl searching for her missing mother.

2024 · Kannada · 1h 59m
- BlinkApoorva, a 24-year-old in Bengaluru, conceals his failed MA from his mother.

2024 · Kannada · 2h 16m
- ShakhahaariWhen the lives of some innocent people start getting intertwined in unforeseen situations they find themselves trapped in a murder mystery.

2024 · Kannada · 2h 26m
- Nite RoadOn a mysterious road, a man begins to suspect that his brother's death was not accidental.

2024 · Kannada · 2h 02m
- Shivaji Surathkal 2: Mysterious case of MaayaviA serial killer is on the loose and the onus is on Karnataka’s Sherlock Holmes, Shivaji Surathkal, to catch him.

2023 · Kannada · 2h 00m
- Gurudev HoysalaGurudev Hoysala, an upright police officer, gets involved in the inter-caste marriage of a Bhoomi and Ravi, only to realise later that Bhoomi is an influential landlord’s daughter.The situation heats up as the girl's …

2023 · Kannada · 2h 12m
- KabzaaDuring the British rule in India, Arakeshwara, an air force soldier and son of a freedom fighter Amareshwara,due to unavoidable circumstances, kills Khaleed, the don of Amarapura and thus gets trapped in the mafia wor…

2023 · Kannada · 2h 16m
- Love 360The plot of Love 360 revolves around the couple Ram and Janaki, who face countless obstacles in the path of their true love.

2022 · Kannada · 2h 14m
- KantaraShiva, a tribal vagabond lives with his mother in hamlet, stays away from the traditional Daivaradhane and Bhoota Kola legacy due to an unforgettable childhood incident.

2022 · Kannada · 2h 27m
- Dr. 56Arjun is a theater artist who is suffering from an illness and has to take a pill every 56 minutes.

2022 · Kannada · 1h 45m
- Vikrant RonaAlmost half a century ago, a remote village in the middle of a tropical rain forest starts witnessing a series of unexplainable events which they attribute to the supernatural.

2022 · Kannada · 2h 27m
- Lo NaveenaA rustic village boy and his wild friends embark on a chaotic, heartwarming quest to win the heart of his beloved Asha.

2026 · Kannada · 2h 03m
- MavutaDeep in a jungle homeland, a sacred tribe and a devoted mahout live in harmony with nature.

2026 · Kannada · 2h 19m
- Mother PromiseA gambler loses everything in Bengaluru and flees from dons, smugglers, and misfits while his own mother joins the pursuit.

2026 · Kannada · 2h 46m
- Suri AnnaA gripping story of a man torn between circumstances and conscience, who is drawn into the dark world of crime.

2026 · Kannada · 2h 16m
- JollyIn an age where love and marriages crumble over broken trust, Jolly and Jaanu build theirs on the one thing missing everywhere else — complete faith in each other.

2026 · Kannada · 1h 59m
- Choo MantarFour friends decide to enter the morgan house looking for a secret treasure.

2025 · Kannada · 2h 22m
- Nimagondu Sihi SuddiArjun wakes up with severe stomach pain and is rushed to the hospital, only to be told he's going into labour.

2025 · Kannada · 2h 13m
- Edagaiye Apaghatakke KaranaLohit Rajesh, a man who works on an IT firm and infamously known to be a lefty gets caught up in a murder after he meets with a mysterious woman.

2025 · Kannada · 2h 00m
- The DevilRajashekar (Chief Minister of Karnataka) is framed, so his secretary recruits Krishna, a kindhearted lookalike, to impersonate the violent heir Dhanush.

2025 · Kannada · 2h 47m
- 1990sSet in a picturesque village in the 1990s, this timeless tale follows two lovers from different castes who defy societal norms.
2025 · Kannada · 2h 48m
- Just MarriedA man from a prestigious family discovers he shares his ancestors' weakness for infidelity.

2025 · Kannada · 2h 06m
- DilmaarThis movie is a complete love story.

2025 · Kannada · 2h 21m
- Doora Theera YaanaMusicians and techies Akash and Bhoomi, bound by a five-year relationship, begin to question their future before their wedding.

2025 · Kannada · 2h 18m
- Kantara - A Legend: Chapter 1During the Kadamba reign, King Vijayendra, the ruler of the fictional feudatory land of Bangra, meets his final fate while venturing into the mystical forest of Kantara.

2025 · Kannada · 2h 45m
- Gatha VaibhavaGatha Vaibhava is a fantasy drama that weaves together history, mythology, and destiny.

2025 · Kannada · 2h 22m
- Bank Of BhagyalakshmiA crew of five amateur thieves reunite for one final score in a village brimming with elections.

2025 · Kannada · 2h 22m
- FlirtFlirt is a romantic-comedy-thriller centered around a young man (portrayed by Chandan Kumar) whose life intertwines with love, friendship and emotional chaos.

2025 · Kannada · 2h 45m
- Karataka DamanakaA jailer sends two fraudsters to his village to convince and get his adamant father to the city.

2024 · Kannada · 2h 36m
- Hide And SeekA police officer is on a trail to hunt an elusive Ghost Leader indulged in trafficking.When an order for a wealthy businessman's daughters is given, the hero takes the job, but it leads to unexpected twists and turns.

2024 · Kannada · 2h 02m
- YuvaLove blooms amid conflicts between insiders and outsiders at an engineering college, but soon conflict escalates into war.

2024 · Kannada · 2h 33m
- MatineeArun owns a property in Bangalore where he invites his friends for a reunion.

2024 · Kannada · 2h 13m
- Love LiAn orphan grows up to become a gangster who finds love.

2024 · Kannada · 2h 48m
- Karki Nanu BA, LLBThe film portrays the struggles faced by Muthuraj who gets caught in caste-based discrimination and how his resilience and courage help him challenge deep-rooted societal norms.

2024 · Kannada · 2h 43m
- MurphyMURPHY, starring Prabhu Mundkur, Roshini Prakash and Ila Veermalla,It is an ode to the beauty and the struggle of bringing in the essence of familial bonds, friendship and above all love in the era of dispassion.

2024 · Kannada · 2h 16m
- Bhairathi RanagalThe story revolves around the life of Bhairathi Ranagal's journey from being a law-abiding responsible lawyer to the benevolent crime boss of Karnataka.

2024 · Kannada · 2h 12m