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{{Infobox film
| name = Halka Don
| image = Halka Don.jpg
| alt =
| caption = Promotional poster
| director = Chala
| producer = K. P. Sreekanth
| writer = Chala
| starring = {{plain list|
* [[Pramod Panju]]
* [[Amrutha Iyengar]]
* [[Sai Kumar (Kannada actor)|Sai Kumar]]
}}
| music = [[V. Harikrishna]]
| cinematography = [[Satya Hegde]]
| editing = Arjun Kittu
| studio = Venus Enterrtainers
| distributor =
| released = {{Film date|df=yes|2026|04|14}}
| runtime =
| language = Kannada <br> Telugu
| country = India
| budget =
| gross =
}}

'''''Halka Don''''' is an upcoming 2026 Indian Kannada‑Telugu bilingual [[action comedy]] film written and directed by Chala, and produced under the Venus Enterrtainers banner by K.P. Sreekanth.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://kannada.timesnownews.com/entertainment/halka-don-film-title-teaser-released-which-is-being-made-in-kannada-and-telugu-video-153046427|title=ಕನ್ನಡ ಮತ್ತು ತೆಲುಗಿನಲ್ಲಿ ನಿರ್ಮಾಣವಾಗುತ್ತಿರುವ ಹಲ್ಕಾ ಡಾನ್ ಚಿತ್ರದ ಟೈಟಲ್ ಟೀಸರ್ ಬಿಡುಗಡೆ|work=Times Now News|date=24 October 2025|language=kn}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://bcinemas.in/kp-srikanths-new-movie-halka-don/|title=ಕೆಪಿ‌ ಶ್ರೀಕಾಂತ್ ಹೊಸ ಸಿನಿಮಾ 'ಹಲ್ಕಾ ಡಾನ್' - BCinemas|work=Bcinemas|date=24 October 2025|language=kn}}</ref> The film stars [[Pramod Panju]] and [[Amrutha Iyengar]] in the lead roles,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://udayavani.com/sandalwood-news/Halka-Don-Movie-227086?lang=kn|title=Halka Don Movie: ಪ್ರಮೋದ್‌ ಗೆ ಜೋಡಿಯಾದ ಅಮೃತಾ|work=Udayavani|date=25 October 2025|language=kn}}</ref> alongside [[Sai Kumar (Kannada actor)|Sai Kumar]], Jyothi Poorvaj, and Ramesh Indira in pivotal supporting roles.

The cinematography is handled by [[Satya Hegde]], the editing by Arjun Kittu, and music is composed by [[V. Harikrishna]]. The official title teaser was released on October 24, 2025, via D Beats’ YouTube channel.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/a-star-studded-muhurtha-for-amrutha-and-pramods-next/articleshow/124803264.cms|title=A star-studded muhurtha for Amrutha and Pramod's next|work=The Times of India|date=26 October 2025}}</ref> The film is set for 14 April 2026 theatrical release, simultaneously in Kannada and Telugu.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://kannada.news18.com/news/entertainment/pramod-panju-acted-halka-don-sai-kumar-fan-movie-shooting-updates-rvj-ach-2238742.html|title=Halka Don: 'ಹಲ್ಕಾ ಡಾನ್' ಶೂಟಿಂಗ್ ಶುರು; ಶಿವಣ್ಣನ ಫ್ಯಾನ್ ಈ ಸಿನಿಮಾ ಪ್ರೊಡ್ಯೂಸರ್!|work=News18|date=25 November 2025|language=kn}}</ref>

== Premises ==
The film follows Don (Pramod Panju), a charismatic but unsuspecting protagonist who gets embroiled in local underworld rivalries when he unwittingly becomes the face of a powerful gang. Forced into a frenzy of face‑offs and comedic chaos, Don must rely on his street smarts, unexpected alliances, and a key accomplice—Amrutha's character—to outwit rival dons and reclaim his peace.

== Cast ==
{{Castlist|
* [[Pramod Panju]] as Don
* [[Amrutha Iyengar]]
* [[Sai Kumar (Kannada actor)|Sai Kumar]]
* Ramesh Indira
* Jyothi Poorvaj
}}

== Production ==
=== Development ===
Following a successful collaboration on previous mass‑action films, the team of Chala and K. P. Sreekanth conceived ''Halka Don'' as a bilingual entertainer designed for pan‑South appeal. With [[Sai Kumar (Kannada actor)|Sai Kumar]] in a major role marking his 50th year in cinema, the project aimed to merge nostalgia and novelty. The script blends underworld action with broad comedy, targeting New Year audiences.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://vijaykarnataka.com/vk-gallery/cinema/in-pics-actor-sai-kumar-completes-50-years-in-the-film-industry-and-he-was-felicitated-at-muhurat-ceremony-of-halka-don-movie/photoshow/124784896.cms|title=ಚಿತ್ರರಂಗದಲ್ಲಿ 50 ವರ್ಷ ಪೂರೈಸಿದ ಸಾಯಿಕುಮಾರ್‌ಗೆ 'ಹಲ್ಕಾ ಡಾನ್' ಟೀಮ್‌ನಿಂದ ಸ್ಪೆಷಲ್ ಗೌರವ|work=Vijay Karnataka|date=24 October 2025|language=kn}}</ref>

=== Marketing ===
The project launched with a star-studded muhurat event featuring [[Shivarajkumar]], [[Sudeepa]], [[Duniya Vijay]], [[Vinay Rajkumar]], [[R. Chandru]] and [[Rachita Ram]], generating buzz through widespread Kannada media coverage on October 24, 2025.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2025/Oct/25/kannadanews2025oct24halka-don-gets-a-star-studded-launch|title=Halka Don gets a star-studded launch|work=The New Indian Express|date=25 October 2025}}</ref> The title teaser released on October 24, 2025, by D Beats Music, showcased the first look and character reveal, highlighting V. Harikrishna's music score and a stylized tone aimed at attracting broad audiences.

== Music ==
[[V. Harikrishna]] has composed the score and soundtrack for the film.

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== Release ==
The film is set for a January 14, 2026 theatrical release, simultaneously in Kannada and Telugu.

== References ==
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== External links ==
* [https://www.filmibeat.com/kannada/movies/halka-don.html Halka Don page in Filmibeat]

[[Category:2026 films]]
[[Category:2026 Kannada-language films]]
[[Category:2026 Indian films]]
[[Category:2026 action films]]
[[Category:Indian action comedy films]]
[[Category:Kannada-language action comedy films]]
[[Category:Films shot in Bengaluru]]
[[Category:Films scored by V. Harikrishna]]

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