Shanthala Talkies, one of the iconic theaters of the city, is history now. The contribution of the 44-year-old theater for Kannada film industry is immense and significant.
The theater was opened in 1976 and turned as one of the favorite talkies, not only for audience, but for movie directors and actors. Well-known Kannada actors like Dr Raj Kumar, Ambareesha, Vishnuvardhana, and Shankar Nag enjoyed movies on the screen of the theatre. The theatre is also a favorite for Yash and Darshan Thoogudeepa and Director Nagathihalli Chandrashekhar.
Chandrashekar, who spent his student life in Mysuru, said, he watched many movies, including his own, at the theatre.
According to the authorities, the its lease period ended with Anathalaya Trust. The authorities are paying minimum electricity bill and other expenses during the lockdown. Besides, a few more theaters of the city, like Padma in Agrahara, are on the verge of closure due to various reasons, including the lockdown and after effects of Covid-19.