Let’s take a look at the exciting upcoming projects in the Kannada film industry that are set to make a grand entry in 2025.
The Kannada film industry has made waves in the last few years with several hit films that captivated audiences and turned out to be massive successes. Be it Rishab Shetty’s Kantara or Yash’s Toxic, many movies have not only graced the big screens but also earned endless love from fans. With this success, audiences are now eagerly awaiting sequels and fresh thrillers to hit theaters.
Let’s take a look at the exciting upcoming projects in the Kannada film industry that are set to make a grand entry in 2025. From Kantara: Chapter 1 to the Toxic sequel, there is a lineup of projects poised to create a buzz on the big screen.
Following their massive successes, both Rishab Shetty and Yash are gearing up for their next big releases — Kantara: Chapter 1 and Toxic, respectively. While Yash has joined hands with KVN Productions for his maiden production under Monster Mind Creations, Rishab Shetty is set to make a comeback with Hombale Films for his much-anticipated release.
The shoot for Toxic is currently underway, with the movie being helmed by Geethu Mohandas. Reports claim that the film is officially scheduled to hit theatres in April 2025.
As for Rishab Shetty’s Kantara: Chapter 1, the highly anticipated sequel is set to release on October 2, 2025. Meanwhile, Dhruv Sarja is also ready to dominate theatres with his Pan-India venture, KD – The Devil.
Helmed by Prem, the movie is expected to feature Bollywood actors Sanjay Dutt and Shilpa Shetty, along with Reshma Nannaiah, Crazy Star V. Ravichandran, Ramesh Aravind, and others.
Arjun Janya is also set to make his directorial debut. His film, which is expected to hit the big screens in the coming months, will feature three major stars, including Shivarajkumar, Upendra, and Raj B. Shetty, in lead roles.
Another massive hit expected this year is Darshan Thoogudeepa’s film Devil. The production of the film was halted due to Darshan’s arrest in connection with the Renukaswamy murder case. Currently, the actor is on bail due to a severe backache. The production of the film is expected to resume once he has fully recovered.