Kannada Star Diganth Manchale Debuts in Telugu Film with Samantha

In November 2025, Kannada actor Diganth Manchale is preparing to make his debut in the Telugu film industry with Nandini Reddy's 'Maa Inti Bangaram', co-starring Samantha Ruth Prabhu. Diganth, who has primarily worked in Kannada cinema, shares his enthusiasm about the new opportunity, stating that he could not turn down the chance to work with Nandini Reddy, Raj and DK, and Samantha.

Diganth reveals that he was approached for the role after the filmmakers liked his work in the Kannada film 'Lifeu Ishtene'. While he has delivered all his lines in Telugu, Diganth acknowledges the challenge of learning a new language, but he sees it as an opportunity to sharpen his skills as an actor. In the film, Diganth plays the love interest of Samantha, set in the 1980s.

Discussing his decision to primarily work in Kannada cinema, Diganth expresses his pride in being a Kannadiga and his commitment to the language. However, he now recognizes the borderless nature of cinema and the growing excitement among audiences to see talent from different film industries come together on screen.

Regarding the state of the Kannada film industry, Diganth notes a concerning trend where most people are interested in investing only in big-budget movies, leaving little room for medium or small-budget films. He hopes that the success of films like 'Su From So' will help bridge the gap between the two extremes, as he believes this is crucial for the industry's long-term growth.