The actor’s rise to the top was on the back of action movies. Appu (2002), Abhi (2003), Veera Kannadiga (2004), and Maurya (2004) gave him the image of a “mass” hero. Aakash, directed by Mahesh Babu ...

For many Kannada cinema fans, the moment the line “Neene Neene, nanagella neene” begins to play, it brings back a rush of memories — of packed theatres, humming melodies, and the ever-charming screen ...

Puneeth Rajkumar, fondly known as Appu or the Power Star, was a beloved cultural icon in Kannada cinema. His illustrious career began as a child artist, earning him a National Award, and later as a ...