A couple of small and medium-budget films like 'Yadha Yadha Hi' and 'Pinki Elli?' are hitting the theatres this month.
Kannada watchlist June 2023. (Supplied)
Sadly, there are no big releases for Sandalwood this June. It’s been a while since the Kannada film industry has witnessed a major release due to the Assembly Elections in Karnataka and the Indian Premier League (IPL) that just got concluded.
While there are still no signs of any “star” actors making it to the theatres anytime soon, here’s the list of small and medium-budget films that are scheduled to release this June.
Newlywed star couple — Vashista Simha and Hariprriya — will be seen sharing the screen space alongside Diganth Manchale in the suspense thriller Yadha Yadha Hi Directed by Ashok Tej, the film is a remake of the Telugu film Evaru (2019).
For the first time, Hariprriya plays a negative role and the murder mystery heavily rests on her character.
The real-life couple not only shared the screen space but also sang the title song of Yadha Yadha Hi.
Here’s “Thanu Mana” song from the movie #yadhayadhahi 😍 A very special one for us @ImSimhaa ❤️
Movie releasing on June 2nd 🥰 https://t.co/RZncyQh0rv#simhapriya #VasishtaSimha #HariPrriya #Yadhayadhahi pic.twitter.com/nsOsqdCeo9— Hariprriya Simha (@HariPrriya6) May 27, 2023
Telugu composer Sricharan Pakala is the music director. The film will release on 2 June. Noted producer-distributor Jack Manju is bankrolling it.
As a part of the promotional exercise, the film team announced paid premieres for audiences in Veeresh Theatre, Bengaluru and Sudha Theatre in Hubbali for just ₹1 on 31 May, on a first come first serve basis till the tickets are sold out.
A poster of ‘Pinki Elli?’. (Supplied)
After two years of a successful run at film festivals across the globe, Pinki Elli? (Where is Pinki?) is set for theatrical release on 2 June.
Directed by Prithvi Konanur, the film is based on a news report that a baby from an affluent family went missing and the “begging mafia” behind the crime.
If missed watching Pinki Elli? during the film festival, catch this disturbing tale at a theatre near you.
This is quite a lengthy titled film directed by the newcomer MN Srikanth starring Raghav, Sanjana Burli and others.
Sanjana, who is known for her popular role in the Kannada TV serial Puttakkana Makkalu, makes her silver screen debut as the heroine in this romantic drama scheduled for release on 2 June.
Popular Kannada composer V Manohar returns to direct a film after a gap of 23 years. His last film as director was Indradhanush released in 2000 starring Dr Shiva Rajkumar.
Team ‘Darbar’. (Supplied)
Previously, he directed O Mallige (1997), known for its melodious songs featuring Kumar Govind and Sudharani.
His latest directorial Darbar, as he claims, is a clean comedy without any kind of double entendre.
Real Star Upendra sang the “Election Song” for Darbar.
Writer-producer Satish plays the lead role in the film. It is set to release on 9 June.
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