From the last one week there is very dull atmosphere in Kannada filmdom. The artists and technicians are busy practicing for the 'Dr Raj Cup' organized by the Kannada Film Directors Association. From 29th till 1st of November the shutters are closed as the entire Kannada cinema industry will be busy in 'Dr Raj Cup'.

As of now starting in the morning till evening the practice session of T 20 leather ball cricket tournament practice session is on at Bengaluru Central College grounds.

On 1st of November the evening is a feat with cultural activities. The teams reach Bengaluru on2nd of November.

The teams are from the fraternity of Directors, Producers, Legislators, Cinematographers, Dancers, Editor, Stunt Directors and Media – V Ravichandran, Shivarajakumar, Upendra, Raghavendra Rajakumar, Sudeep, Puneeth Rajakumar, Vijay and Ramesh Aravind respectively head as captains for the eight teams.

This year's Dr Raj Cup is organized by Directors Association in a large scale will be inaugurated by Sri Moorusavira Math Swamiji. The venue is Nehru Stadium Hubli.