Kannada film stars add glamor to the Dasara procession

Chief Minister DK Shivakumar with leading Kannada film stars and sportspersons who were in Mysuru on Wednesday (October 21) to be part of the grand finale of Dasara. | Photo credit: Special arrangement

Kannada film industry personalities, including actors, producers and directors, added a touch of glamor to the grand Dasara procession in Mysuru on Wednesday, drawing cheers from thousands of spectators lining the route.

In what was a rare sight in recent years, a galaxy of Kannada film stars participated in the parade on the suggestion of Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, who mandated the Karnataka Film Chamber of Commerce to bring stars on board to add to the grandeur of the event.

The personalities of the film traveled in two open buses and waved to cheering crowds while popular songs from past Kannada films and contemporary cinema were played on the procession route. The contingent brought together seasoned actors, established stars and emerging talents from the industry.

Led by veteran actor Jayamala, president of the Karnataka Film Chamber of Commerce, buses decorated with images of prominent figures from the Kannada film world moved along the parade route, adding a cinematic touch to the cultural spectacle.

V. Ravichandran, Ramesh Aravind, Golden Star Ganesh, Murali, Prajwal Devaraj, Sharan, Neenasam Satheesh, Ragini, Pooja Gandhi, Prem, Srinagar Kitty, Mukhyamantri Chandra, Doddanna and several others greeted the crowds from the buses.

Popular actor Kiccha Sudeep watched the procession from the gallery outside the Mysuru Palace where the Chief Minister and other dignitaries including ministers witnessed the grand finale.

Published – 21 Oct 2026 22:54 IST