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Kannada found-footage horror 'Video' set for September release
A new Kannada-language horror drama employing found-footage techniques is preparing for theatrical release this month. The film features actors Srinidhi and Dheekshith in lead roles.
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The Kannada film 'Video' is scheduled to premiere on September 11, marking an entry into the regional horror genre that leverages found-footage storytelling conventions. The production brings together actors Srinidhi and Dheekshith for what is being positioned as a spine-chilling narrative experience.
Found-footage horror films present narratives through compiled video materials, security footage, and handheld camera perspectives, creating an immersive viewing experience that has gained popularity across Indian cinema in recent years. The approach allows filmmakers to craft tension and suspense through restricted perspectives and authentic-seeming documentation of events.
The involvement of Srinidhi and Dheekshith in central roles suggests the production has secured established talent from the Kannada film industry for its cast. Details regarding the film's production team, including direction and technical crew, remain central to the project's development trajectory.
With the September release date confirmed, the film enters a competitive period for regional cinema across South India, where Kannada productions continue to diversify in genre and storytelling approach.