<p>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. </p>.<p>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.</p>.<p>Chandrashekar, who spent his student life in Mysuru, said, he watched many movies, including his own, at the theatre. </p>.<p>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.</p>
<p>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. </p>.<p>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.</p>.<p>Chandrashekar, who spent his student life in Mysuru, said, he watched many movies, including his own, at the theatre. </p>.<p>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.</p>
