Everyone's attention is now on the releases in the second half of 2025 to see if audiences will return to theaters after a dismal first half. The Kannada cinema industry experienced a similar decline the previous year, with things improving only in August, when Duniya Vijay's Bheema was released. Yuva Rajkumar's sophomore film, Ekka, is predicted to shift the tide, so this time, the hope is for a somewhat earlier resurgence. In July 2025, a number of Kannada original films will be released, all of which will compete for box office success with major releases.

Here’s a look at the Kannada original films in theatres in July, 2025 and what they are up against

Kapata Nataka Sutradhari - July 4, 2025

Kicking it off is debutant director Dhiraj MV with his new-age political satire Kapata Nataka Sutradhari. Dhiraj plays the protagonist in the film, which revolves around the fallout of a Muslim man getting stuck under a revered statue of an elephant at a historical Hindu temple. The film hits theatres along with the latest instalment in the Jurassic World franchise, Jurassic World Rebirth, which has received encouraging reviews from its premieres. There’s also Metro… In Dino and Thammudu, among others to contend with.

Doora Theera Yaana – July 11, 2025

National Award-winning filmmaker MansoRe’s latest is a deep dive into relationships and the true meaning of togetherness, told in a mix of his unique style and a more commercial approach. The film stars Vijay Krishna and Priyanka Kumar, as they set off on a journey that will give them memories to cherish and help understand each other better. Doora Theera Yaana’s big competition at the box is James Gunn’s Superman.

Ekka – July 18, 2025

The official description of Yuva Rajkumar's highly anticipated sophomore work, Ekka, which was helmed by Rathnan Prapancha fame Rohit Padaki, is that it's the story of a man who becomes entangled in the Bangalore underworld. Alongside him in the cast are Sampada Hulivana and Sanjana Anand. Kireeti's Junior, a newcomer that week, will be the other major release. It started out as a bilingual Kannada-Telugu film, but it is now being released in five different languages. Given that Kireeti is the son of politician and mining magnate G Janardhan Reddy, you can be sure that the film, which also features Sreeleela, will be a huge hit.

Su From So – July 25, 2025

This one came out of the blue. It’s a Raj B Shetty production, written and directed by actor JP Thuminad. The team has only revealed a title poster and a peppy dance number, but by the looks of it, it will be a comedy drama surrounding events at a family event. Su From So, will have Pawan Pawan Kalyan’s Hari Hara Veera Mallu, Mahavatar Narsimha, Ajay Devgn’s Son of Sardaar 2 and The Fantastic Four: First Steps for company.
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