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20+ Years in Kannada Media
Founder, Gaurish Akki Studio & Que Prachara
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Gaurish Akki
A distinguished journalist, news anchor, actor, and filmmaker who has shaped the Kannada media landscape for over two decades.
As the founder of Gaurish Akki Studio and Alma Media School, Gaurish has been at the forefront of nurturing media talent and producing high-quality Kannada content. His deep understanding of storytelling, audience engagement, and cultural identity shapes the organizational vision of the AKKA – CineGannada Film Festival 2026 — bringing Karnataka’s cinema to the world stage for the first time.
Gaurish Akki
Organizer
Journalist, actor, and filmmaker with 20+ years in Kannada media. Founder of Gaurish Akki Studio & Alma Media School.
Award winning Director
Founder, Atlas Hoppers & ABgyor Ventures
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Devendra Badiger
An award-winning Indian film director, screenwriter, and producer renowned for his contributions to Kannada cinema.
Devendra Badiger – is an award-winning Indian film director, screenwriter, and producer renowned for his contributions to Kannada cinema. His technical expertise, international festival experience, and role as a Preview Committee member for IFFI Goa and several other film festivals bring a rigorous, world-class selection process to the awards.
Devendra Badiger
Organizer
Award-winning director, screenwriter, and producer with international festival experience in Kannada cinema.