1st Day 1st Show is a Kannada-language drama film directed and written by Girish G, set for release on July 11, 2025. Produced by Urmila Kiran under the Maanika Movies banner, the film offers a humorous yet high-stakes look into the chaos behind the scenes of a movie release.

Plot Overview With just one day left for the release of the much-anticipated superhero film Captain Karnataka, two assistant directors find themselves in a desperate situation—they’ve lost the film’s crucial hard disk en route to Chennai. As panic sets in, the duo must navigate a series of unpredictable events, from technical mishaps to wild chases, all while the production team clings to the hope of a grand “first day, first show” release. Will they recover the lost footage in time and save the film from disaster?

Cast & Crew The film stars Girish G, Jeevitha Vasishta, Rohit Srinath, Aniruddha Sastry, BM Venkatesh, and Reshma Lingrajappa.

Music: Hari Ajay & Karthick Bhoopathy

Cinematography: Rakesh C. Tilak & Arun Kumar

Editing: Ujwal Chandra

Art Direction: Mallikarjun Halli

Action: Bande Chandru

With its blend of comedy, urgency, and industry satire, 1st Day 1st Show is a love letter to the madness of filmmaking and the passion that drives it.