India, Jan. 22 -- Duniya Vijay's film Bheema was the 2024 film that broke the slump that the Kannada industry was facing and brought audiences back to theatres. Although he had an extensive cameo in the rather forgettable Marutha last year, it is Landlord that brings him back to Sandalwood in a leading role. The Jadeshaa K Hampi directorial releases in theatres on January 23, 2026 and bookings for the same have opened. Unlike the response to Bheema, and Salaga before that, the response, though, has been lukewarm.

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