Kannada film stars add glamour to Dasara procession
Kannada film stars, directors, and producers participated in the grand Dasara finale procession in Mysuru following an initiative by Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar. Riding in open-top buses, the celebrities added glamour to the cultural event and drew massive crowds.
Why it matters
The integration of popular entertainment figures into traditional state cultural festivals highlights the intersection of regional cinema and public civic identity.
Kannada film stars add glamour to Dasara procession left Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar with top Kannada film stars and sportspersons, who were in Mysuru on Wednesday (October 21) to be part of the grand Dasara finale. Special Arrangement Special Arrangement https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/qlbref/article71608662.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/2303_21_10_2026_21_27_25_1_STARPOWERDASARA.JPG arranged KARNATAKA MYSURU 21/10/2026: Chief Minister D K Shivakumar with top Kannada film stars and sportspersons, who were in Mysuru on Wednesday to be part of grand Dasara finale. MYSURU Personalities from the Kannada film industry, including actors, producers and directors, added a touch of glamour to the grand Dasara procession in Mysuru on Wednesday, drawing cheers from thousands of spectators lining the route. In what was a rare sight in recent years, a galaxy of Kannada film stars participated in the procession following a suggestion by Chief Minister D.K.
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