Lessons for Sandalwood from the Success of ‘Premada Oorali’

Low-budget films without stars became the highest-grossing Kannada film of 2026. Manoj Kumar-directed blockbuster ‘Premada Oorali’ starring Shree Raam, Thapaswini Poonacha and Ramika Shiva has thrilled fans, cinema owners and distributors. This has also left Kannada filmmakers thinking about what exactly the audience wants. Here’s a look at what the industry can take from the massive success of ‘Premada Oorali’.

Report: Vivek MV

Video and Editing: Ravichandran N

Published – 26 Oct 2026 16:31 IST