KRG Studios

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KRG Studios
Company typeLimited Liability Partnership
IndustryFilm and Entertainment
Founded2017
FounderKarthik Gowda
Key people
  • Karthik Gowda
  • Yogi G. Raj
Services
  • Film Production
  • Film Distribution
SubsidiariesKRG Connects

KRG Studios is an Indian Film production and distribution company based in Bengaluru, India. It primarily deals with the production and distribution of Kannada-language and non-Kannada films across Karnataka.[1]

Background[edit]

KRG Studios established its distribution business in 2017 by Karthik Gowda, having distributed over 100 films in Karnataka to date. In 2020, KRG Studios ventured into full-fledged production, from conceptualisation to creation of feature films and also launched another endeavour KRG Connects (Movie Marketing Unit)[2] in the same year.

Film Production[edit]

In the year 2021, KRG Studios ventured into film production with Rathnan Prapancha, a film starring Dhananjay is an Indian Kannada-language comedy drama film written and directed by Rohit Padaki.[3] The film stars Malayalam actress, Reba Monica John in her Kannada debut, Panju, Umashree, Ravishankar Gowda, Anu Prabhakar and others. It was released directly on the digital platform Amazon Prime Video on 22 October 2021. It receive positive reviews from critics and audience and was a streaming blockbuster on Amazon Prime Video.

Following their success of Rathnan Prapancha, they produced Gurudev Hoysala in the year 2023, an action thriller film written and directed by Vijay Naagendra, starring Dhananjaya, Amrutha Iyengar, B. S. Avinash, Achyuth Kumar, Naveen Shankar, B.S Avinash, Anirudh Bhat, Mayuri Nataraj and Rajesh Nataranga. B. Ajaneesh Loknath composed the soundtrack and background score, while the cinematography is done by Karthik. S. The film marks Dhananjaya's 25th film as an actor. The film released on March 30, 2023 opened to positive reviews and was critically acclaimed.

Uttarakaanda,[4] is announced as the next production venture by KRG Studios. It is to be directed by Rohit Padaki with Dr.Shivarajkumar, Dhananjaya and Ramya as leads.[5] It is one of the most anticipated Kannada cinema, since it marks the return of Sandalwood Queen Ramya.[6] However Ramya opted out of the film due to unavailability of dates.[7] It was also reported that Atul Kulkarni was roped into play a role in the film.[8] The team also conducted auditions for the supporting and other background actors in and around North Karnataka in March.[9]

After the filming began in April 2024, further cast details was revealed over the following days with their first look posters. Chaithra Achar who has proved her mettle in the movies Saptha Sagaradache Ello, Toby, Gilky was roped in to play Lacchi.[10] Malayalam Filmmaker Vijay Babu was cast in the role of Torrino.[11] Diganth to play Mallige, a character distinct from his previous roles.[12] Director Yograj Bhat as Patil, Veteran & accomplished actors Rangayana Raghu and Gopal Krishna Deshpande were cast as Bande Kaaka and Dharma respectively.[13] National award winning actress Umashree was on boarded to play the role of Pandari Bai, the movie marked her second collaboration with the director and production after their successful film Rathnan Prapancha.[14] And finally Aishwarya rajesh was announced as the female lead 'Durgi' owing to the vacancy as Ramya backing out of the project. The film marks her Debut in Kannada cinema who has worked in various roles in the South Indian Films.[15] It is also reported that actress Bhavana Menon is also included in the cast who would is said to be paired opposite Shivarajkumar who have proved to be a successful onscreen pair.[16]

On the occasion of their 6th anniversary, KRG Studios announced their collaboration with TVF Motion Pictures in the arena of feature films with a specific focus on South Indian regional languages[17] with the purpose of bringing interesting and fresh stories to young adults everywhere. The muhurtha of the film happened on September 6th 2023, Kichcha Sudeep was the special guest at the event and slammed the clapboard for the first scene of the film, titled "Powder". A comdey Kannada feature film, directed by the Janardhan Chikkanna and written by Deepak Venkateshan. The movie boasts a stellar cast including Diganth, Dhanya Ramkumar, Sharmiela Mandre, Anirudh Acharya, Rangayana Raghu, Achyuth Kumar, Ravishankar Gowda and others. The shooting commenced in Mysuru on October 30th, 2023 and concluded with a second schedule in Bangalore on March 14th, 2024. The film is slated to release in theatres on July 12th, 2024[18].

Further, the production has announced their next film (5th production) tilted "Kirik'et 11"[19]. Directed by Suman Kumar, co-writer of the popular Hindi web series ‘The Family Man’ and 'Farzi' . The movie revovles around cricket starring Danish Sait and Naveen Shankar. The shooting of the film will commence shortly[20].

On the eve of superstar Kiccha Sudeep’s birthday the production team made an exciting announcement that they will be working with Sudeep for the very first time on a film that’s titled “KK” (King Kichcha). The film marks the return of the actor to the director’s chair after nearly a decade. The team has shared a title teaser that reveals the tagline 'God Forgives, I don't' which suggests that Sudeep is ready to take on yet another actioner with KK, with him also playing the main lead.

The banner has also ventured into Tamil language films through collaborating with acclaimed filmmaker Anjali Menon[21] and Malayalam through collaboration with Friday Film House.[22]

As KRG expands its footprint from film distribution to comprehensive film production, in February 20th 202 the production proudly announced its first collaboration with the trendsetting filmmaker, Anjali Menon for their next project tentatively title "KRG07". Known for her iconic works, like the highly acclaimed Bangalore Days, Manjadikuru, Ustad Hotel, Koode and more recently Wonder Women, Anjali Menon brings her unique storytelling prowess to now a special Tamil feature film in partnership with KRG and this collaboration with Anjali Menon marks a pivotal moment for the company with a focus on bridging gaps in storytelling within the Kannada industry and beyond.

On February 29th 2024, Friday Film House and KRG Studios announced their collaboration together to produce and distribute feature films[23]. The collaboration will initially be for 3 feature films and will explore several other opportunities in distribution. The first feature titled "Padakkalam", directed by Manu Swaraj will commence production soon[24]

Films Distributed[edit]

Key
Denotes films that have not yet been released
List of films distributed by KRG Studios
Year Title Language Ref.
2017 Doddmane Hudga Kannada version [25]
Operation Alamelamma [26]
Kataka [27]
Churikatte [28][29]
Tarak [30]
2018 Rajaratha [31][32]
Nagarahavu [33][34]
8MM Bullet [35]
Idam Premam Jeevanam [36]
O Premave [37]
Days of Borapura [38]
6ne Maili [39]
Trunk [40]
Sankashtakara Ganapathi [41]
Onthara Bannagalu [42]
Ondalla Eradalla [43]
Naduve Antaravirali [44]
Bhairava Geetha [45]
NTR: Kathanayakudu Telugu version [46]
NTR: Mahanayakudu [47]
2019 Devaki Kannada version [48]
Yaana [49]
Pailwaan [50]
Girmit [51]
Brahmachari [52]
Mundina Nildana [53]
Babru [54][55]
India vs England [56]
Missing Boy [57]
Panchatantra [58]
Ayushman Bhava [59]
Sri Bharatha Baahubali [60]
2020 Dia [61]
Shivaji Surathkal [62]
Act 1978 [63]
2021 Badava Rascal [64]
Ramarjuna [65]
Mugilpete [66]
Garuda Gamana Vrishabha Vahana [67]
Ninna Sanihake [68]
Vakeel Saab Telugu version [69]
Paagal [70]
Nootokka Jillala Andagadu [71]
2022 Love Mocktail 2 Kannada version [72]
Yellow Board [73]
777 Charlie [74]
Oke Oka Jeevitham Telugu version [75]
Bhala Thandanana [76]
HIT: The Second Case [77]
Twenty One Hours Kannada version [78]
Kaaneyaadavara Bagge Prakatane [79]
Gargi [80]
Karmanye Vadhikaraste [81]
Aghora [82]
Sakutumba Sametha [83]
Ravi Bopanna [84]
Love 360 [85]
Gandhada Gudi [86]
Saddu Vicharane Naditide [87]
Raana [88]
Raymo [89]
Triple Riding [90]
Padavi Poorva [91]
2023 Dasara Telugu and Kannada versions [92]
Hondisi Bareyiri Kannada Version [93]
Gurudev Hoysala [94]
Shivaji Surathkal 2 [95]
Daredevil Musthafa [96]
Siren [97]
Melody Drama [98]
Adipurush Kannada, Telugu, Hindi Versions [99]
Bengaluru Boys Kannada Version [100]
Aachar & Co [101]
Ustaad Telugu [102]
Kshetrapati Kannada Version [103]
Tatsama Tadbhava [104]
Baanadariyalli [105]
Chikku Kannada and Tamil Versions [106]
12th Fail Kannada and Hindi Versions [107]
2024 Captain Miller Kannada and Tamil Versions [108]
Hanu-Man Kannada, Telugu, Hindi and Tamil Versions [109]
Ondu Sarala Prema Kathe Kannada Version [110]
Shakhahaari [111]
Abbabba [112]
Kreem [113]
Photo [114]
Jackie Kannada (Re-Release) [115]
O2 Kannada Version [116]
Kotee [117]
Chef Chidambara [118]
Guruvayoor Ambalanadayil Malayalam [119]
Moorane Krishnappa Kannada Version [120]

List of Films Produced[edit]

Key
Denotes films that have not yet been released
List of films produced by KRG Studios
Year Title Notes Ref.
2021 Rathnan Prapancha OTT Release on Amazon Prime [121]
2023 Orchestra Mysuru Presented by KRG Studios & Daali Pictures [122]
2023 Gurudev Hoysala [123]
2024 Powder In collaboration with The Viral Fever [124]
TBA Uttarakaanda Filming [125]
TBA Kirik'et 11 Filming [126]
TBA KRG 07 Anjali Menon Direction [127]
TBA Padakkalam In collaboartion with Friday Film House [128]

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