The Kannada film industry has recently been in the spotlight for a series of controversies. From actress Ranya Rao's shocking arrest for gold smuggling to superstar Darshan’s alleged involvement in the Renukaswamy murder case, and Rashmika Mandanna facing backlash over her "I'm from Hyderabad" remark—here’s a look at the biggest scandals that have rocked Sandalwood.
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