Overview
- Renowned writer Baraguru Ramachandrappa inaugurated the film festival at Bhoomigeeta on January 11, with screenings at Sriranga running daily through January 18.
- The folk component is set to open on January 11 at 6 p.m. at the Kindarijogi venue, to be inaugurated by Karnataka Bhatyalata Academy chairperson Durgadas.
- The formal opening of the theatre segment is scheduled for January 12 at 5:30 p.m. at Vanaranga, with reports differing on whether Heisnam Sabitri or Chief Minister Siddaramaiah will preside.
- Children’s Bahuroopi will be inaugurated by theatre personality Rameshwari Verma at Kalamandira on January 12 at 10:30 a.m., with daily plays across Rangayana and Kalamandira venues.
- A national seminar will run January 17–18 at Kalamandira’s Mini Theatre, slated to be inaugurated by journalist Siddharth Varadarajan, while ministers and MPs will open associated book, handicrafts, photo and painting exhibitions.