Kannada cinema is set for a busy Friday on October 9, 2026, with several films scheduled to arrive in theatres across different genres. From action and crime thrillers to romance and comedy, the week’s lineup offers a variety of choices for Sandalwood audiences. According to the current October 2026 release calendar, Super Star, Benny, Pabbar, Shankarabharana, Jodettu, Mudhol and Dear Kanmani are listed for release on October 9. Release schedules can change, so audiences should check local theatre listings before booking tickets. FilmiBeat
Super Star
Super Star is positioned as a musical action entertainer featuring Niranjan Sudhindra and Zaara Yesmin in the lead roles. The film is directed by Ramesh Venkatesh Babu, with music by Raghavendra V. The combination of action, romance and music makes it one of the titles attracting attention among Kannada moviegoers. The currently available release calendar lists October 9 as its theatrical date. FilmiBeat
Benny
Benny is another Kannada release scheduled for October 9. The film features Nandita Swetha in a prominent role and is listed in the action, crime and thriller category. Its genre suggests a story driven by suspense, conflict and high-stakes situations, giving thriller fans another option for the weekend. FilmiBeat
Pabbar
Crime thriller Pabbar stars Dheeren Ramkumar and Amrutha Prem. The movie is directed by Sandeep Sunkada, while Mayur Ambekallu has composed the music. Geetha Shivarajkumar is associated with the production. With its crime-thriller genre and young lead pair, Pabbar is expected to appeal to viewers looking for an intense Kannada narrative. FilmiBeat
Shankarabharana
Shankarabharana is listed as an action thriller starring Shine Shetty. The film is written by Shine Shetty and directed by Sumanth Bhat, with music by Charan Raj. The technical team includes cinematographer Udit Khurana and editor Bhuvanesh Manivannan. FilmiBeat
Jodettu
Jodettu, featuring Chikkanna and Amritha Aiyer, brings comedy and drama to the October 9 lineup. The film provides a lighter alternative to the action-heavy and crime-oriented releases scheduled for the same day. FilmiBeat
Mudhol
Mudhol stars Vikram Ravichandran and Sanjana Anand and is listed as an action film. The movie adds another action-oriented title to an already competitive Friday slate. FilmiBeat
Dear Kanmani
Romance fans can look forward to Dear Kanmani, starring Kishen Bilagali and Shravya Rao. The film is listed as a romantic release and offers a different flavour from the thrillers and action films arriving the same weekend. FilmiBeat
October 9 Kannada Movie Lineup
With seven Kannada titles currently listed for October 9, the weekend promises considerable variety for Sandalwood audiences. Action lovers have several choices, while crime-thriller, comedy-drama and romance viewers also have options. Since theatrical release dates can be revised, the final schedule should be confirmed closer to showtime.
