The 1990s and 2000s saw a significant shift in Kannada cinema, with the emergence of new filmmakers and a fresh wave of actors. Movies like "Mungaru Male" (2006), "Mathadha" (2006), and "Inti Chuttu" (2007) became huge successes, marking a new era in Kannada cinema. The 2010s saw the rise of films like "Lucia" (2013), "Mr. and Mrs. Ramachari" (2014), and "Raja Huli" (2015), which gained national recognition and critical acclaim.