Kannada cinema is heading into the Gandhi Jayanti weekend with several new films scheduled to release on October 2, 2026. The current release calendar includes action dramas, comedies, historical stories and family-oriented films. Among the prominent Kannada titles listed for the date are Bail, Pinaka, Father and Halka Don. Release schedules can change, so audiences should check official announcements and local theatre listings before booking tickets.
Bail
Bail is one of the major Kannada releases scheduled for October 2. The action drama stars Shiva Rajkumar and Sangeetha Krish in the lead roles. The supporting cast includes Yogesh, Saikumar, Jayaram, Dheekshith Shetty, Sanjana Anand, Ramesh Indira, Ramesh Bhat, Kiran Srinivas and Gopal Krishna Deshpande. The film is directed by Pavan Wadeyar, with music by B. Ajaneesh Loknath.
The movie is positioned as an action-oriented drama and brings Shiva Rajkumar back to the big screen in a prominent role during the festive release period.
Pinaka
Pinaka is another much-anticipated Kannada film arriving on October 2. The movie stars Golden Star Ganesh in the lead, alongside Nayan Sarika, Archana Iyer, Sadhu Kokila and Rangayana Raghu. It is directed by Dhananjaya B, who is making his directorial debut with the project.
The film has been described as a mythological or fantasy drama and reportedly revolves around devotional themes connected with Lord Shiva. The makers officially announced October 2 as the theatrical release date.
Father
Father is a Kannada drama featuring Darling Krishna, Prakash Raj and Amrutha Iyengar in the principal roles. Directed by Raj Mohan, the movie is produced by R. Chandru under the RC Studios banner. It is currently scheduled to reach theatres on October 2.
The combination of Darling Krishna and veteran actor Prakash Raj gives the film an ensemble-led appeal, while the drama genre places it among the more family-oriented options of the weekend.
Halka Don
Halka Don brings action and comedy together and stars Pramod Panju and Amrutha Iyengar in the lead roles. The supporting cast includes Saikumar and Jyothi Rai. Directed by Chala, the film has music composed by V. Harikrishna.
The movie adds a lighter action-comedy option to the October 2 Kannada lineup and is also scheduled for a theatrical release on the same date.
October 2 Kannada Movie Releases
With Bail, Pinaka, Father and Halka Don currently listed for October 2, Kannada movie audiences will have multiple genres to choose from during the festive weekend. The lineup combines established stars such as Shiva Rajkumar and Ganesh with popular contemporary performers.
Since release dates can be revised because of production, certification or distribution considerations, viewers should verify the final schedule with theatres and official movie announcements before planning their weekend.
