Phase 2: Expansion and Pan-Indian presence
In its second phase, KVN Productions expanded its vision beyond regional cinema to establish itself as a significant player in pan-Indian films. Focusing on collaborations with leading actors, directors, and technicians across multiple languages, the company aims to produce high-quality films that appeal to diverse audiences nationwide. This phase marked KVN's focus on combining creative storytelling with technical excellence.
Jana Nayagan marks the grand production debut of the company in Tamil cinema. Directed by H. Vinoth and starring Thalapathy Vijay in his swan song final cinematic appearance as the main lead before entering politics full-time, it also features an ensemble cast consisting of Pooja Hegde, Bobby Deol, Prakash Raj, Priyamani, and Mamitha Baiju in prominent roles. [5] [6] The music was composed by Anirudh Ravichander, with cinematography handled by Sathyan Sooryan. Initially scheduled for a theatrical release on 9 January 2026, coinciding with Pongal, it was delayed due to the last minute confusion of its certification by the CBFC. [7] Jana Nayagan was dubbed into Kannada, Hindi, Telugu, and Malayalam, underscoring the company's vision to deliver a pan-Indian blockbuster that combines star power with technical brilliance.
KD: The Devil is a high-profile Kannada-language action thriller produced under the Phase 2 slate. Directed by Prem, the film features a star-studded cast including Dhruva Sarja, Reeshma Nanaiah, Sanjay Dutt, Shilpa Shetty, Ramesh Aravind, V Ravichandran, and Nora Fatehi. The soundtrack was composed by Arjun Janya, with the cinematography handled by William David. Scheduled for theatrical release in the first half of 2026, it will be dubbed into Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, and Malayalam to reach a pan-Indian audience. [8] [9] [10]
Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups is a bold, high-octane bilingual film jointly produced by Venkat K. Narayana and Yash, under KVN Productions and Monster Mind Creations. Directed by the visionary filmmaker Geetu Mohandas, the film marks an ambitious cinematic venture with Yash leading from the front, along with an ensemble cast of Kiara Advani, Huma Qureshi, Nayanthara, Tara Sutaria, and Rukmini Vasanth. It was shot simultaneously in Kannada and English, with the dubbed versions in Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, and Malayalam. It is set for a theatrical release on 19 March 2026, worldwide. The theatrical release strategically coincides with the festive celebrations of Ugadi and Eid Ul Fitr, positioning it as one of the most eagerly awaited pan-Indian films of the year. [11] [12]
Balan: The Boy Marks KVN's Debut in Malayalam cinema [13] directed by Chidambaram and written by Jithu Madhavan. This project marks a powerful collaboration between two of Malayalam cinema's most promising talents, fresh off their blockbuster successes, Manjummel Boys and Aavesham, respectively. Chidambaram’s visionary direction combined with Jithu Madhavan’s gripping storytelling has garnered critical acclaim and commercial success, setting high expectations for this upcoming film. With music composed by Sushin Shyam, the film is poised to be a major cinematic event. Filming is set to begin soon. It will be dubbed into Kannada, Telugu, Tamil, and Hindi, further cementing KVN Productions’ growing influence across South Indian cinema. [13]
Beyond these marquee projects, KVN Productions is quietly shaping a formidable slate of films. Some whispered about in industry circles, others shrouded in complete secrecy, and many already chattered about on social media. What's coming next promises to challenge conventions, ignite imaginations, and redefine the future of Indian cinema.
KVN joined hands with Invenio Origin to support India's first premium certified AV and electronic Marketplace, www.budbee.in. This venture was also been backed by Rishikesh SR of Rapido.
Live events and concerts
In 2024, KVN Productions expanded into large-scale live entertainment by bringing the Indian debut of Anirudh Ravichander’s Hukum World Tour to Bengaluru. Scheduled to be held at Terraform Arena on May 31 and June 1, the concert marks one of the most high-profile musical events in the city's recent memory. [21]
The response has been extraordinary. Over 16,000 tickets for Day 1 sold out within 60 minutes, [22] with District by Zomato serving as the official ticketing partner. The digital rush was intense, screens refreshing, servers straining, and every seat booked in record time. [23]
Due to overwhelming demand, a second consecutive show was announced for June 1, making it a rare instance of an artist performing back-to-back nights at the same venue. Bengaluru will be the only city in India to witness such a double feature on the Hukum tour, adding to the anticipation surrounding the event. [24]
With this, KVN Productions steps into the live performance space with scale and spectacle, delivering not only blockbuster cinema but also pioneering music experiences that match global standards.
