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KVN Productions

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KVN Productions
TypePrivate
IndustryEntertainment
Founded2020
FounderVenkat K. Narayana
Headquarters
Bengaluru, Karnataka
,
India
ProductsFilm
ServicesFilm production
Film distribution
SubsidiariesKVN Properties
Websitewww.kvnproductions.co.in

KVN Productions is an Indian film production and distribution company based in Bengaluru, Karnataka. Founded in 2020 by entrepreneur Venkat K. Narayana, the studio produces and distributes feature films across major Indian language industries, including Kannada, Tamil, Telugu, Hindi and Malayalam.[1][2][3]

The company functions as an integrated media studio, handling financing, creative development, and theatrical distribution. Beyond its home market in Karnataka, the studio expanded its scale in the mid-2020s through high-profile multilingual co-productions and regional distribution rights for pan-Indian cinema releases.[1]

History

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The company's first production was Kannada film Sakath, directed by Simple Suni, released in November 2021. This was followed by Bytwo Love (2022).[4][5] Then they produced Cult which was released in January 2026. KD: The Devil is their fourth Kannada film which was directed by Prem.[6] It was released in theatres on 30 April 2026.[7] It received negative reviews and failed at box office.[8]

Balan: The Boy is the first Malayalam-language production by the company.[9] It released on 19 June 2026 to critical acclaim and became a commercial success.[10]

Jana Nayagan is the first Tamil-language production by the company. After getting delayed for over 6 months, the film released on 23 July 2026 and received mixed reviews.[11][12][13][14]

Toxic is a Kannada-English bilingual gangster film directed by Geetu Mohandas and starring an ensemble cast consisting of Yash, Nayanthara, Kiara Advani, Rukmini Vasanth, Huma Qureshi, and Tara Sutaria. It was jointly produced with Yash's Monster Mind Creations. It was released on 26 August 2026 and received negative reviews.[15][16]

Filmography

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Key
† Denotes films that have not yet been released

Film productions

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YearTitleDirectorLanguageNotes
2021 Sakath Suni Kannada
2022 By Two Love Hari Santhosh
2026 Cult Anil Kumar Co-produced with Loki Cinemas
KD: The Devil Prem
Balan: The Boy Chidambaram S. Poduval Malayalam Co-produced with Thespian Films[17]
Jana Nayagan H. Vinoth Tamil
Toxic Geetu Mohandas Kannada
English		 Co-produced with Monster Mind Creations LLP
Haiwaan Priyadarshan Hindi Co-produced with Thespian Films [18]
Bail Pawan Wadeyar Kannada [19]
2027 Kaaka † Bobby Kolli Telugu [20]
Mangala Gowri † Rahul PK Kannada Co-produced with Dakshayani Films[21]

Distribution

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YearTitleLanguageNotesRef.
2021 Pogaru Kannada
2022 By Two Love Also Producer
RRR Telugu Karnataka only
Sita Ramam
Gaalipata 2 Kannada [22]
Anni Manchi Sakunamule Telugu Karnataka only
2023 Sapta Saagaradaache Ello: Side A Kannada [23]
Sapta Saagaradaache Ello: Side B
AnimalHindiKarnataka only
2024 Kalki 2898 AD Telugu [24]
Krishnam Pranaya Sakhi Kannada
ThangalaanTamilKarnataka only
Devara: Part 1 Telugu
Kanguva Tamil [25][26]
Sorgavaasal
UI Kannada
2025 Good Bad Ugly Tamil Karnataka only [27]
2026 Rakkasapuradhol Kannada
Love Mocktail 3 [28]
Karuppu Tamil Karnataka only
Balaramana Dinagalu Kannada
Nagabandham: The Secret Treasure Telugu Karnataka only
Moda Kavida Vaatavarna Kannada
Jana Nayagan Tamil Karnataka only, Also Producer
Toxic Kannada
English		 Karnataka only, Also Producer, Distributed with Monster Mind Creation, Bilingual film

References

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  1. 1 2 "About Us". KVN Productions. Retrieved 4 July 2026.
  2. ↑ Sharadhaa, A. (28 June 2026). "Jana Nayagan producer K Venkat Narayana appointed for key government post by TN CM Vijay". Cinema Express. Retrieved 4 July 2026.
  3. ↑ Wadhwa, Aman. "Thalapathy 69: Vijay unites with KVN Productions for his final film, overwhelmed fans say 'thank you for everything'". DNA India.
  4. ↑ Avinash GR (15 February 2022). "By Two Love: 'ಒಂದೇ ಥರ ಸಿನಿಮಾಗಳಿಗೆ ಫಿಕ್ಸ್‌ ಆಗಿಬಿಟ್ಟರೆ ಚೆನ್ನಾಗಿರುವುದಿಲ್ಲ..'- ನಟ ಧನ್ವೀರ್". Vijaya Karnataka.
  5. ↑ Sunayana Suresh (17 February 2022). "ByTwo Love was born out of Hari Santhosh's dilemma over marriage". Retrieved 19 August 2023.
  6. ↑ "Kannada star Dhruva Sarja's pan Indian film titled 'KD - The Devil' | tripuratimes". Kannada star Dhruva Sarja's pan Indian film titled 'KD - The Devil' | tripuratimes. Retrieved 23 May 2025.
  7. ↑ "'KD-The Devil': Makers introduce Sanjay Dutt as Dhak Deva". The Hindu. 29 July 2024. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 23 May 2025.
  8. ↑ "'KD-The Devil': Makers introduce Sanjay Dutt as Dhak Deva". The Times of India. 29 July 2024. Retrieved 23 July 2026.
  9. ↑ Ramachandran, Naman (2 January 2025). "'Manjummel Boys,' 'Aavesham' Talent Team for New Project From KVN Productions and Thespian Films (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 23 May 2025.
  10. ↑ "'Balan' box office collection day 12 |Chidambaram's emotional drama holds steady at the ticket window, Worldwide gross reaches Rs 30.24 cr". Times of India. 3 July 2026. Retrieved 3 July 2026.
  11. ↑ "Jana Nayagan first reviews: Fans celebrate Vijay's presence, criticise screenplay". Cinema Express. Retrieved 23 July 2026.
  12. ↑ Ramachandran, Naman (24 March 2025). "Vijay's Final Acting Bow 'Jana Nayagan' Sets 2026 Release Date (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 23 May 2025.
  13. ↑ "When Mamitha Baiju recalled her first encounter with Thalapathy Vijay on the set of 'Jana Nayagan'". The Times of India. 16 March 2025. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 23 May 2025.
  14. ↑ Kumar, Akshay (25 March 2025). "Vijay-H Vinoth's Jana Nayagan gets a Pongal release". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 23 May 2025.
  15. ↑ "Toxic movie review: Yash-starrer is full of sound and fury, signifying little". The Indian Express. 26 August 2026. Retrieved 26 August 2026.
  16. ↑ "Toxic movie review: Yash's film is a soulless nightmare, a sensory overload that tests your patience". Hindustan Times. 26 August 2026. Retrieved 26 August 2026.
  17. ↑ Durham, Bryan (3 May 2026). "'Manjummel Boys' Director Chidambaram's Next, 'Balan – The Boy' To Be Showcased At Cannes 2026 (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 3 May 2026.
  18. ↑ Keshri, Shweta (8 October 2025). "Akshay Kumar begins last schedule of Haiwaan, reflects on transformative role". India Today. Retrieved 10 April 2026.
  19. ↑ Sharadhaa, A. (12 August 2026). "Shivarajkumar led Bail's teaser sets up an intense cop-versus-conflict drama". Cinema Express. Retrieved 2 October 2026.
  20. ↑ S, Goutham (10 April 2026). "Mega158: Is Chiranjeevi and director Bobby Kolli's movie launch postponed due to Jana Nayagan leak?". Pinkvilla. Retrieved 10 April 2026.
  21. ↑ "'Mangala Gowri' first look: Rukmini Vasanth turns police officer alongside veteran actor Malashree in Rahul PK's Kannada film". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2 October 2026.
  22. ↑ Avinash G S (31 July 2022). "'ಗಾಳಿಪಟ 2' ಚಿತ್ರತಂಡದ ಜೊತೆಗೆ ಕೈ ಜೋಡಿಸಿದ ಕೆವಿಎನ್ ಪ್ರೊಡಕ್ಷನ್ಸ್‌". Vijaya Karnataka. Archived from the original on 19 August 2023. Retrieved 19 August 2023.
  23. ↑ "Rakshit Shetty's 'Sapta Sagaradaache Ello'". The Hindu. 15 June 2023. Retrieved 19 August 2023.
  24. ↑ "KVN Productions Bags Karnataka Distribution Rights For Prabhas-Starrer Kalki 2898 AD". Times Now. 1 June 2024. Archived from the original on 1 June 2024. Retrieved 27 June 2024.
  25. ↑ "Kanguva first glimpse out: Suriya looks fierce as a mighty warrior. Watch". The Indian Express. 23 July 2023. Archived from the original on 13 November 2023. Retrieved 10 March 2024.
  26. ↑ "'Kanguva' makers share Bobby Deol's first look on his 55th birthday". The Hindu. 27 January 2024. Archived from the original on 10 March 2024. Retrieved 10 March 2024.
  27. ↑ Kumar, Akshay (22 March 2025). "Jana Nayagan producer KVN Productions to distribute Ajith's Good Bad Ugly in Karnataka". Cinema Express. Retrieved 23 March 2025.
  28. ↑ thehindu.com
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