In 1936, a sophisticated studio was started in Malleshwaram. Thimmaiah, a bus owner, started this studio called the Mysore Sound Studios. The film, Rajasuyayaga, made in this studio, became the first Kannada film to be shot in Karnataka.
T Dwarakanath, who was a professor in a government professional college and the supervisor of the studio, produced Rajasuyayaga. MV Raman, who later directed several Tamil films, was the editor of this film. Bomman D Irani who was the cinematographer for Honnappa Bhagawatar's Bhakta Kumbara was the cameraman for this film as well.
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History 11 - Chiranjeevi Released in Majestic Theatre
History 10 - Samsara Nauka First Produced In Partnership
History 9 - Bhakta Dhruva Produced By Kannadigas
History 8 - Sati Sulochana - First Kannada Movie Released
History 7 - Surya Film Studio Ruled The Industry
History 6 - Silent Movie Venues was Bangalore and Mysore
History 5 - Silent Films Started In Karnataka
History 4 - First Film Theater In Bangalore
History 3 - First Feature Film in India
History 2 - World To Miracle Of Cinema