“Idhu Gunda Raaj..!” - Kishore’s Explosive Take on Politics, Media Manipulation, Crime Legalisation

🎙️ Actor Kishore opens up about politics, media, farming, and the responsibilities of an artist.

In this explosive conversation, actor Kishore Kumar G dives into the intersection of cinema, politics, and social responsibility. From media manipulation to farmer issues, from the Kantara controversy to personal experiences with Twitter censorship — this episode is a bold, honest reflection on today’s India through the eyes of an artist who refuses to stay silent.

👇 Missed the first two parts? Catch up here:
📌 Part 1 – Language, Identity & Media Narratives
🎥    • Tamil vs Kannada controversy - "It is an a...  
Kishore speaks on the Tamil–Kannada controversy, the importance of academic discussion over emotional outbursts, and the danger of artists being unfairly targeted in polarised media narratives.

📌 Part 2 – Acting, Directors & Breaking Stereotypes
🎥    • Kishore on Working with Vetri, Pa Ranjith,...  
He talks about method acting, powerful female characters, working with directors like Vetrimaaran, Murugadoss, Pa. Ranjith, Imtiaz Ali, and his views on art, intimacy, and the burden of being boxed into villain or cop roles.

📺 What’s This Episode About?
In this thought-provoking finale, actor Kishore Kumar G speaks candidly about his political awakening, media manipulation, and the responsibility artists carry in today’s climate. He shares his views on farming, press freedom, controversial tweets, the Kantara issue, and why his Twitter account was suspended. Honest, bold, and reflective — this episode is a deep dive into the mind of an artist unafraid to speak up.

📺 What’s in This Episode – Part 3 Highlights:
⏳ 0:36 – What drew Kishore towards political awareness?
🎭 2:35 – Why artists are often the most sensitive voices in society
🗳️ 5:17 – "Why do I need politics?" — Kishore on citizen activism
💬 6:05 – The difference between controversial and conversational tweets
📰 6:39 – “Black Day for the Press” — calling out media bias
🚨 9:03 – Are we being systematically distracted?
🗳️ 9:56 – What Kishore believes the Election Commission must change
⚠️ 10:49 – “It’s Gunda Raaj” — raw words on lawlessness and fear
🌾 11:26 – The forgotten plight of farmers
👨‍🌾 12:41 – "I do farming myself" — Kishore shares his personal truth
📺 15:35 – Is today’s news real or engineered?
🔕 18:19 – Why was his Twitter account suspended?
📱 18:51 – "Twitter is compromised" — a serious charge
🔥 19:51 – Kishore on the Kantara controversy
❤️ 22:29 – “This is my responsibility” — the heart of the episode

🎥 About Kishore Kumar G:
Kishore is a celebrated actor known for his intense, powerful roles and fearless voice. With iconic performances across Tamil, Kannada, and Hindi cinema, he has earned respect for both his art and activism.

🔹 Notable works include:

🎬 Tamil Highlights:
◦ Ponniyin Selvan I & II (Mani Ratnam)
◦ Vada Chennai (Vetrimaaran, with Dhanush)
◦ Kabali (Pa. Ranjith, with Rajinikanth)
◦ Polladhavan, Jayam Ravi’s Bhoomi

🎬 Pan-India Work:
◦ Kantara (Kannada)
◦ SSE – Sapta Sagaradaache Ello
◦ Attahasa (as Veerappan)
◦ The Family Man (Amazon Prime)
◦ She (Netflix)

✅ Why You Should Watch This Episode:
💬Gain insight into how artists like Kishore balance fame with conscience
💬Hear unfiltered thoughts on politics, farming, press freedom, and social issues
💬Understand how public platforms can shape – or distort – truth
💬Explore what happens when an artist refuses to be a bystander
💬A must-watch if you love cinema with depth, social reflection, and real emotion

🎙️ About the Podcast – Journey with Ananya Bhat
Journey with Ananya Bhat is a heartfelt podcast where award winning playback singer Ananya Bhat, the voice of Kattumalli and KGF hits sits with trailblazers in cinema and music to uncover the soul behind the spotlight. Brought to you by Swan Studios, it brings raw, real, and rare conversations with India’s most inspiring voices.

🎬 Credits – Swan Studios Original
This series is a Swan Studios original — known for its unique blend of storytelling, emotion, and quality.

📌 Credits:
Host: Ananya Bhat –    / @ananyabhatyoutube  
Guest: Kishore Kumar G
Concept: Ananya Joisa & Vinay Parthasarathi
Direction: Santhosh
Videography: Nagesh V Acharya
Editor: Vashi Geetha

🎼 Theme Music Credits:
Composition & Music Production – Keerthan
Vocals – Samvatsara
Flute – Dr. Gajanan Sabhahit
Recording – Riyo Antony
Studio – Sai Shruthi Studios

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