Best Kannada Movies of 2024

Shivamma Yarehanchinnala ()

Star: Sharanamma Chetti,Chenamma Abbegere

Shivamma (Sharanamma Chetti) works at a local school in the Yarehanchinnala town in Koppala, in North Karnataka. She falls prey to the myth of rags-to-riches story of a multi-level-marketing scheme, which ends up disrupting her personal as well as professional life

Photo (2024)

Star: Mahadev Hadapad,Veeresh Gonwar,Sandhya Arakere,Jahangeer MS

Exactly four years ago, in 2020, COVID-19 was declared a pandemic. The global shut down was so quick that people hardly had any time to process. But, humans were quick to adapt. From online challenges to online breathing exercises to Dalgona coffee, the world moved online very quickly. But, there was one section of society that was almost forgotten – the migrants and their journey back home.

Saramsha (2024)

Star: Deepak Subramanya,Surya Vasishta,Sruthi Hariharan,Shweta Gupta,Aasif Kshatriya,Ravi Bhat

Overall, the film leaves you with a haunting feeling that you end up getting after reading a good book or watching a great play or even having a pleasant conversation with a dear one!

KaalaPatthar (2024)

Star: Vikky Varun,Dhanya Ramkumar,Achyuth Kumar,T. S. Nagabharana,Rajesh Natranga

Villagers of Mudalapura erect a statute to honour army man Shankar (Vikky Varun). But, with it comes plenty of problems that threaten the peace of the village.

Laughing Buddha ()

Star: Pramod Shetty

Laughing Buddha, written and directed by M Bharath Raj, skillfully combines humour and entertainment with a well-crafted narrative. Diganth's timely character elevates the film to a new level. The lighthearted sequences keep the audience engaged, and both Diganth and Pramod Shetty deliver outstanding performances

Krishnam Pranaya Sakhi (2024)

Star: Ganesh,Malavika Nair,Sharanya Shetty,Shashikumar,Girish Shivanna

Directed by Srinivas Raju, Krishnam Pranaya Sakhi marks a departure from his usual crime dramas, venturing into the romantic comedy genre. The film, though formulaic and somewhat predictable, is brought to life by Ganesh's charismatic performance. Returning to the silver screen after a hiatus, Ganesh effortlessly carries the movie with his trademark charm and style.

Kabandha (2024)

Star: Prasad Vashist,Kishore Kumar G.,Avinash,Prashanth Siddi,Priyanka Malali

Directed by Sathyanath, the film raises crucial questions about the use of chemical fertilizers and their impact on human health and the environment.

Roopanthara (2024)

Star: Raj B. Shetty,Hanumakka,Somshekhar Bolegaon,Lekha Naidu

Raj proudly embraces his mass avatar and has thoroughly enjoyed playing the character. His character is stuck in a conundrum of his own making and knows his way out too. But, the Roopanthara (transformation) is painful. Raj has also written the dialogues and additional screenplay, thus proving once again that he is a master story-teller.

Kenda (2024)

Star: BV Bharath,Pranav Sridhar,Deepti Nagendra,Bindu Raxidi,Sachin Sreenath,Sharath Gowda

The characters and the atmosphere surrounding Keshava are well-crafted. The story, though simple with everyday characters and events, stands out due to its unique treatment. The film expertly portrays how people become pawns in politics without realizing the impact. Dialogues like "Everyone's life has a purpose, sometimes, it's realized only after death" leave a strong impression.

Family Drama (2024)

Star: Abhay S.,Poornachandra,Sindhu Sreenivasa Murthy,Ananya Amar,Rekha Kudligi

​The movie - as promised by the director - is certainly a family outing, if you are ready to forgive the gore leading towards the denouement.

Happy Birthday To Me (2024)

Star: Chaithra Achar,Sidhartha Maadhyamika,Siddu Moolimani,Gopalkrishna Deshpande,Archana Kottige

Written and directed by Rakesh Kadri, the maker has simply put a few quirky characters in a room and has let them be. He doesn’t unnecessarily add any extra layer to the story or the characters. The movie sure initially tests the patience with a repeated pattern, but that is just the director warming up the audience for a fun ride

Kotee ()

Star: Dhananjaya,Moksha Kushal,Ramesh Indira,Rangayana Raghu

Moorane Krishnappa ()

Star: Sampath Maitreya,Rangayana Raghu,Sripriya,Ugramm Manju

Set in Anekal, which is just a few kilometres from Bengaluru, Moorane Krishnappa offers an unfiltered glimpse into the life of villagers. Good, clean humour, natural acting, simple narration and local content are the highlights of the film.

Somu Sound Engineer (2024)

Star: Shreshta Basavaraj,Nivishka Patil,Jahangir,Girish Jatti

Shankaranna’s (Girish Jatti) son Soma (Shrestha Basavraj) picks fights with everyone in the village. His anger ends up causing him the greatest grief of his life.

Shakhahaari (2024)

Star: Rangayana Raghu,Gopalkrishna Deshpande,Nidhi Hegde

Rangayan Raghu is seen in an all-new avatar and has performed brilliantly as Subbanna. Gopalkrsihna Deshpade's performance is top-notch. All in all, Shakhahaari is a good one-time watch.

KTM (2024)

Star: Dheekshith Shetty,Sanjana Doss,Abhishek Srikanth,Kajal Kunder,Prakash Thuminad,Babu Hirannaiah,Raghu Ramankoppa,Usha Bhandary

Karthik (Dheekshith Shetty) is a rank student who is smitten by his schoolmate Tanya (Kaajal Kunder). But she doesn’t reciprocate his love. Heartbroken, he moves to another city to pursue college where he soon gains popularity because of his brains and looks. There, Karthik falls head-over-heels with Mercy (Sanjana Doss), following which comes an unexpected twist.

Ondu Sarala Prema Kathe ()

Star: Sadhu Kokila,Rajesh Nataranga,Vinay Rajkumar,Aruna Balraj

Athishay (Vinay Rajkumar) is an aspiring music director. He wants to marry a woman who can match the rhythm of his heartbeat. But, can love come so easily?

Case Of Kondana ()

Star: Vijay Raghavendra,Bhavana,Kushee Ravi,Rangayana Raghu,Sundar Raj

The movie combines the Seetharam Benoy core team - director Devi Prasad Shetty and actor Vijay Raghavendra. While their first attempt, also in the same genre, offered some thrills, Kondana comes as a full package with all the right elements.

Karki Nanu BA, LLB (2024)

Star: Meenakshi Dinesh,Jai Prakash Reddy,Sadhu Kokila,Bala Rajwadi

Dhruvathaare (2024)

Star: Pratheek,Moulya Shree,Karthik Mahesh,Ashwin Rao Pallakki,Ramesh Bhat

When they decide to take their relationship to the next level, they encounter daunting challenges that complicate their lives. How they cope with these new difficulties and whether they will stay united or part ways adds intrigue to the entire plot.