A Ganesh fortnight in Kannada cinema

It has been a glittering fortnight for Kannada star Ganesh, two of whose films are ruling the box office.

The top five Kannada films are:

1. "Mungaru Male" - No other film has taken the premier position of this Ganesh starrer that was released six months ago. It is the biggest hit in the history of Kannada cinema.

2. "Cheluvina Chiththaara" - This is another Ganesh starrer whose collections have surpassed all expectations. Directed by S. Narayan, this movie is a remake of the Tamil hit "Kaadal".

3. "Duniya" - The film is reaching its sliver jubilee run shortly and the collections have proved to be extraordinary even in the interior centres.

4. "Santha" - Though the Shivraj Kumar-starrer is not a big hit in the interiors, the collections in urban centres have been fantastic. It has proved to be a profitable movie for producers and the distributors.

5. "Sathyavaan Saavithri" - This trendy and glamorous comedy has become a favourite with the young and family audience in urban centres like Bangalore and Mysore.

Indo-Asian News Service