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Kannada video call app: talk in Kannada, one to one

Viaraa lets you video call friendly hosts who speak Kannada. Talk about your day, your hometown or the film everyone's discussing, or practise the Kannada you've been meaning to learn since you moved to Bengaluru.

Every host is a woman aged 18 or over who chose to host on Viaraa, and every host is checked by our team. Viaraa runs in your browser, joining is free, and you pay per minute only while you talk.

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For people who speak Kannada, and people learning it

If Kannada is your mother tongue, a call is a chance to speak it properly, with the words and the humour that don't quite work in English. Whether you're from Mysuru, Mangaluru, Dharwad or Bengaluru itself, there's no need to switch languages to be understood.

If you're learning Kannada, a video call is practice you can't get from an app that only shows you words. You hear how people actually say things, you can see the expression that goes with them, and you can ask "what does that mean?" right away. Tell your host you're learning, and she can slow down, repeat or switch to English when you get stuck.

Useful Kannada phrases

Here are some everyday phrases to try on your first call. Spoken Kannada varies from place to place, so your host may say some of these a little differently.

  • ನಮಸ್ಕಾರ!Namaskaara!Hello!
  • ಹೇಗಿದ್ದೀರಾ?Hegiddeeraa?How are you?
  • ನಾನು ಚೆನ್ನಾಗಿದ್ದೀನಿ.Naanu chennaagiddeeni.I'm fine.
  • ನಿಮ್ಮ ಹೆಸರೇನು?Nimma hesarenu?What's your name?
  • ಊಟ ಆಯ್ತಾ?Oota aaytaa?Have you eaten? (a friendly way to ask how someone is)
  • ಕನ್ನಡ ಸ್ವಲ್ಪ ಸ್ವಲ್ಪ ಗೊತ್ತು.Kannada swalpa swalpa gottu.I know a little Kannada.
  • ಸ್ವಲ್ಪ ನಿಧಾನವಾಗಿ ಮಾತಾಡಿ.Swalpa nidhaanavaagi maataadi.Please speak a little slowly.
  • ಇದಕ್ಕೆ ಕನ್ನಡದಲ್ಲಿ ಏನಂತಾರೆ?Idakke Kannadadalli enantaare?What do you call this in Kannada?
  • ತುಂಬಾ ಧನ್ಯವಾದಗಳು!Tumbaa dhanyavaadagalu!Thank you so much!

A good way to practise: pick one small topic for each call, like ordering food, asking for directions or talking about your work, and ask your host to correct you gently as you go.

How to start a Kannada video call

  1. 1Open viaraa.in in your browser and sign up free with Google or your email.
  2. 2Choose a display name. Hosts only ever see this name, never your number or email.
  3. 3Add coins from your wallet with any UPI app.
  4. 4In Discover, find a host who lists Kannada among her languages and is online now, then tap to call.

You can end a call whenever you like. If you enjoyed talking to someone, you can follow her and call again the next time she's online.

Coin prices and how charging works

Calls are paid with coins, minute by minute. Each minute is charged as it starts, and a call needs at least one minute of coins. The smallest pack is ₹100 for 20,000 coins.

  • 20,000 coins₹100
  • 40,000 coins₹200
  • +25% extra
    1,00,000 coins₹400
  • +25% extra
    2,50,000 coins₹1,000

Each host's rate is shown on her profile before you call, from 3,000 coins a minute.

Every host's rate is shown on her profile before you call, from 3,000 coins a minute. There's no subscription. Coins are sold only inside the Viaraa app; we have no agents or resellers, so never pay anyone else for coins or discounts.

Haavu Eni Aata, Chowka Bara and more

Talking is easier with something to do together. During a call you can open a board game and play while you chat: Haavu Eni Aata (Snakes & Ladders), Chowka Bara (Ludo), Ali Guli Mane and Huli Kuri (Tiger & Goats). On the Kannada site they're shown under these names.

Act & Guess is a video-call game: act out a film title without a word and let the other person guess. Games inside a call are always free and just for fun, and the call keeps going while you play.

Works on any phone, no download

Viaraa is a web app. It runs in the browser on Android phones, iPhones and computers, so it doesn't take up space or need updates. Add it to your home screen from the browser's menu and it opens like an app.

Your privacy and safety

  • Every host is checked by our team before she can take calls.
  • Hosts see only your display name. Contact details are hidden in chat automatically.
  • Block or report anyone in one tap. A real person reviews every report.
  • Viaraa is 18+ and for friendly conversation and games. Sexual content isn't allowed.

Questions? Email support@viaraa.in, every day from 9 am to 11 pm. Prefer another language? See our Tamil and Malayalam video call pages.

Questions, answered

Is there a Kannada video call app I can use online?

Yes. Viaraa works online in your phone's browser, with nothing to download. You can video call checked hosts who speak Kannada.

Can I learn Kannada by video calling?

Calls are a good way to practise speaking. Tell your host you're learning and she can speak slowly, repeat words and help when you get stuck. Hosts aren't teachers, so it's conversation practice rather than a course.

How much does a Kannada video call cost?

Each host's rate is shown before you call, from 3,000 coins a minute. Coins start at ₹100 for 20,000 coins, paid with any UPI app.

Do I need to download an app?

No. Viaraa runs in the browser on Android, iPhone and computers. You can add it to your home screen if you like.

Is my number shared with the host?

No. Hosts see only your display name, and phone numbers or other contact details are hidden in chat.

Who are the hosts?

Women aged 18 or over who chose to host on Viaraa. Our team checks every host before she can take calls.

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