With an all-time low superhit success rate of 5% from 240 Kannada films in 2024, the year 2025 is lined up with big releases. However, the ultimate success depends on destiny.
The year 2024 saw success with films like Ondu Sarala Premakathe, Bheema, Krishnam Pranaya Sakhi, Bhageera, Bairathi Ranagal, UI, and debuts like Blink, Moorane Krishnappa, and a few others that broke even at the box office.
The OTT platform remained reluctant to acquire Kannada films for various reasons. The lack of collective effort left Kannada films missing from major platforms.
Additionally, the Renukaswamy murder case was a significant issue in 2024, costing Challenging Star Darshan six months of his professional career.
While many are analyzing the films of 2024, FlickFeeds.com looks ahead to the releases in 2025.
Major Upcoming Releases in 2025
Among the biggies:
- Toxic starring Rocking Star Yash, expected to generate significant buzz, though its release this year is uncertain.
- Devil starring Darshan is likely to hit the screens.
- Kantara I by Rishab Shetty is progressing rapidly.
- Yours Sincerely featuring Ramesh Aravind and Ganesh.
- Manada Kadalu, a collaboration between Mungaru Male director Yogaraj Bhat and producer E. Krishnappa.
- Rachhaiah starring Dhuniya Vijay.
- KD starring Dhruva Sarja.
- 45 featuring Upendra, Shivarajakumar, and Raj B. Shetty, directed by ace music composer Arjun Janya.
- Other notable mentions include Daiji (Ramesh Aravind), Cheetah, Karavali, Rakshasa, and Mafia (Prajwal Devaraj).
Medium and Small-Budget Films Awaiting Release
Here’s the extensive list of films gearing up for release:
- Johnty
- Gagana Kusuma
- Gangs of UK
- Look Back
- Raashi
- Just Married
- Jungle Mangal
- Operation D
- Bilichukki Halli Hakki
- Manorama
- Raju James Bond
- Gaurishankar
- Rhythm
- Katle
- FATHER
- Disco
- Congratulations Brother
- Rudrabhishekam
- Kumbha Sambhava
- Dasarahalli, Thaane
- Barget Basya
- The Forest
- Raktha Kashmira
- Kora
- Mr. and Mrs. Rajahuli
- DVG Kagga
- Thirtharoopu Tande Avarige
- Doora Teera Yaana
- Kuri Kayonu
- Dinku
- Mahipathi Dasaru
- Vijay Raghavendra and PC Shekhar Film
- Pen Drive
- Jingo
- Lip Lock
- Rippen Swamy
- Tadvirudda
- Kari Kannu Guddada Mele Adhikaprasanga
- Napolean
- #Paru Parvathy
- Jumbo Circus
- Gangeya
- Ravutha
- Vaibhoga
- Unlock Raghava
- Life Today
- Son of Muthanna
- Varahachakram
- Dharani
- Vidyapathi
- Kuladalli Kilyavudo
- Shabash
- Devanampriya
- Vishnupriya
- Ayodhya Rama
- The Dark Web
- Fire Fly
- Maadeva
- Lankeshwara
- Balaramana Dinagalu
- Bad
- The End
- Udaala
- Hayagriva
- Sathya: Son of Harischandra
- Sathyamangala
- God Promise
- Ajagratha
- X and Y
- Rudra Garuda Purana
- Kuteera
- Jana
- Kangaroo
- Parashu
- Koragajja
- BM Giriraj Film
- Nidradevi Next Door
- First Night with Devva
- Paravasha
- Kadal
- Rosy
- Tapasvi
- Guns and Roses
- Mr. Rani
- Misguide
- Sidlingu 2
- Krishnavathara
- Partner
- Raja Rani
- Mudhol
- God Promise
- Majestic 2
- Uttarakhanda
- Badavara Maklu Badakbekrayya
- Billari
- Hey Prabhu
- Bank of Bhagyalakshmi
- Molige Marayya
- Adiputra
- Rangasthala
- Adhyaya
- Kunte Bille
- Mahesh Babu Film
- Gandhinagara
- Chowkidaar
- Prema 2.0
- Sanju Weds Geeta 2
- Eltu Muthu
- Canberry Babies
- S. Narayan, Vijay, and Shreyas Manju Film
- Operation London Café
- Raakha
- Teddy Bear
- The Present
- Devaru Ruju Madida
- Simhasana
- Shanubogara Magalu
- Om Shivam
- Lo Naveena
- WAFA
- Begur Colony
- Kapati
- Satvi
