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'''Kanteerava Studios''' is a public [[film studio]] in [[Bangalore]], [[Karnataka]], predominantly used for the production of [[Kannada language]] movies from [[Kannada film industry]].

[[Rajkumar (actor)|Rajkumar]], a popular actor in [[Kannada cinema]], was buried in the premises of the studios.

==History==
In 1966 the Kanteerava Studio was launched as a [[joint stock company]] on {{convert|20|acre|m2}} of land. The studio was started with the [[Government of Karnataka]] holding 93 per cent of the share capital and the remaining 7 per cent by private shareholders.<ref name="Burial of Raj" /> Over the several decades, the studio suffered losses, as new generation of film-makers and new techniques took over the industry.

In 2005, the [[Government of Karnataka|State Government]] initiated a proposal to revive the studio by leashing in private firms for the maintenance. This was followed by two recommendations by the ''Public Sector Reforms Commission'' — that is, either to close down unhealthy government undertakings or to go for private partnerships to revive them. The government then informed that, it was open to offer seventy four per cent maintenance-related investments to private partners, however, without compensating the government's authority over the decision-making.<ref name="Govt 26 percent">[http://www.deccanherald.com/deccanherald/apr192005/city2115282005418.asp A script for Kanteerava Studios]</ref>

==Burial of Rajkumar==
On 13 April 2006, Kanteerava Studios, which is considered as a major landmark in the history of Kannada cinema,<ref name="Burial of Raj">http://www.deccanherald.com/deccanherald/Apr142006/state1946192006413.asp</ref> became the burial ground of [[Rajkumar (actor)|Rajkumar]], who is generally considered as [[Kannada cinema]]'s greatest son.<ref name="Burial of Raj" />

Dr. Rajkumar died at his home in Sadashiva Nagar, [[Bangalore]], on 12 April 2006 (13.45 [[Indian Standard Time|IST]]) following a [[cardiac arrest]]. Due to his larger than life image, the city virtually came to a halt as the news spread about the death. His death precipitated a citywide reaction comparable to the time he was kidnapped by [[Veerappan]]. Following the news of his death, Bangalore city saw violence by people claiming to be his fans. The Chief Minister [[H.D. Kumaraswamy]] later claimed that the violence was instigated by vested political interests. An unofficial ''[[bandh]]'' (closure of all shops and other establishments) was announced.

The [[Government of Karnataka|state government]] declared a statewide holiday on 13 April as a mark of respect to the departed soul, who was also a recipient of [[Karnataka Ratna]] (''pearl of Karnataka'') award. Private firms and businesses all over the city and many parts of the state remained closed due to the holiday. The body was kept initially at Rajkumar's home in Sadashiva Nagar. Due to the immense crowd pressure, the body was moved initially to [[Bangalore Palace|Palace Grounds]] and then later to the [[Sree Kanteerava Stadium]]. He was laid to rest in Kanteerava Studios, on 13 April 2006.

==Dr. Rajkumar Memorial==
In the premises of Kanteerava Studio, the [[Karnataka Government]] is setting up a memorial for [[Kannada]] thespian [[Rajkumar (actor)|Rajkumar]], with the estimated cost of Rs 10 crore.<ref name="Rajkumar Memorial">http://in.news.yahoo.com//060418/211/63mfx.html{{dead link|date=December 2017 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>
The blueprint of the memorial will be constituted by a panel comprising the Rajkumar family members, representatives of the Kannada film industry and the state government.

A permanent exhibition on the history of the [[Kannada film industry]] and [[Filmography of Rajkumar|Rajkumar's movies]] will be an integral part of the memorial. In the respect of Rajkumar's prolonged association with the studio, the actor's trophies and souvenirs will be put up for exhibition at the memorial.
The studio, located in Nandini Layout, in the northern part of the [[Bangalore]] city, has become a pilgrim and tourist spot after the demise of Rajkumar, with thousands of fans making efforts to pay their homage to the departed soul.<ref name="Rajkumar Memorial" />

==References==
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==External links==
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20070522083908/http://www.rajkumarmemorial.com/memorialsite.htm Rajkumar Memorial]
* [http://www.deccanherald.com/deccanherald/Apr142006/state1946192006413.asp Landmark studio becomes Raj’s last resting place]
* [http://in.news.yahoo.com//060418/211/63mfx.html Rs 10 crore-memorial for Rajkumar]{{dead link|date=December 2017 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20050427212410/http://www.hindu.com/2005/04/21/stories/2005042111000400.htm Film industry opposed to plan for Kanteerava Studios]

[[Category:Film production companies based in Bangalore]]
[[Category:Indian film studios]]
[[Category:Film production companies of India]]
[[Category:1966 establishments in Mysore State]]
[[Category:Indian companies established in 1966]]

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