Overview
Kanteerava Studios is an Indian film studio located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It is associated with the Kannada film industry and has been used for the production of feature films, particularly during the period when much of Kannada cinema's shooting and post-production work was based in the city.
Key facts
| Name | Kanteerava Studios |
|---|---|
| Type | Film studio |
| Industry | Kannada cinema |
| Location | Bengaluru, Karnataka, India |
| Country | India |
Background
The studio is named in honour of the historical Mysore ruler Kanthirava Narasaraja I, a name that has been widely adopted in Karnataka for civic and cultural institutions. Located in Bengaluru, the studio has been part of the infrastructure that supports the production of Kannada-language films, providing facilities such as shooting floors and outdoor sets.
Significance
As one of the film studios situated in Bengaluru, Kanteerava Studios has played a role in the development of Kannada cinema by offering production space within the state. The presence of such studios has historically reduced the need for Kannada filmmakers to rely on facilities in other south Indian film centres such as Chennai or Hyderabad.