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ಕನ್ನಡ Kannada · English · switches mid-call
Kannada AI Calling Agent: Kannada calls for Karnataka
Bengaluru is multilingual, the rest of Karnataka speaks Kannada first. Troika's Kannada AI calling agent greets customers in Kannada, switches to English or Hindi when they do, asks your questions and books the next step.
- Natural Kannada
- Kannada + English in one script
- Hot leads transferred live
Why Kannada
Outside Bengaluru, Kannada opens doors
In Mysuru, Hubballi, Mangaluru and smaller towns, a call in Kannada feels local and trustworthy. In Bengaluru, many customers prefer English, and many Hindi.
Set Kannada as the primary language and English as the second for most lists; the agent follows whichever language the customer replies in.
Where it works
Who to call in Kannada
| Start the call in | Why | |
|---|---|---|
| Families and shop owners across Karnataka | Kannada | Local and trusted |
| IT and corporate lists in Bengaluru | English, Kannada second | Short and direct |
| North Indian customers in Bengaluru | Hindi, English second | Follows the customer |
| Mixed or unknown lists | Kannada, English second | The agent follows the reply |
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Example
A Kannada call that follows the customer
Clinic appointment · Kannada + EnglishExample conversation
AI agentನಮಸ್ಕಾರ ಸುರೇಶ್ ಅವರೇ, ನಾನು [Clinic] ಇಂದ ಮಾತನಾಡುತ್ತಿದ್ದೇನೆ. ನೀವು ಅಪಾಯಿಂಟ್ಮೆಂಟ್ ಬಗ್ಗೆ ವಿಚಾರಿಸಿದ್ದಿರಿ. ಎರಡು ನಿಮಿಷ ಮಾತನಾಡಬಹುದೇ?
CallerYes, is the doctor available on Saturday?
AI agentYes, Saturday has slots at 10 AM and 5 PM. Which one suits you?
Caller10 AM.
AI agentBooked for Saturday at 10 AM. I am sending the details on WhatsApp.
✓ Kannada greeting✓ Switched to English✓ Appointment booked
Industries
What businesses call about in Kannada
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Retail
Ugadi, Dasara and Deepavali offers.
Calendar
When Karnataka buys
| When | What to call about | |
|---|---|---|
| Sankranti | January | Family purchases, vehicles |
| Ugadi | March or April | New-year bookings, gold, vehicles |
| Admissions season | March to July | College and coaching enquiries |
| Dasara | September to October | Clothes, jewellery, vehicles |
| Deepavali | October or November | Gifts, electronics, gold |
Script tips
Writing a Kannada AI calling script
Plan for Bengaluru separately
Bengaluru lists often do better starting in English with Kannada as the second language.
Set the second language
Each script has a primary and an optional second language. English is the usual second language; for Bengaluru lists, consider English first. The agent switches the moment the customer does.
Write numbers the way they are spoken
Prices, dates and times written as people say them avoid mispronunciation and confusion on the call.
Hear it
Real calls by the Troika AI agent
Real, unedited calls. Ask us for a free demo call in Kannada with your own script.
🏢 Real EstateOutbound
Lead Qualification · Hindi
Qualifies a project enquiry and captures budget, in Hindi.
1:28
🏢 Real EstateOutbound
Live Transfer · English
Hands a warm buyer straight to the sales team, mid-call.
0:44
🎓 EducationOutbound
Lead Qualification · English
Checks eligibility and interest on an admissions call.
0:58
🏦 BFSIInbound
Follow Up · English
Answers a finance enquiry and logs the request.
1:07
At a glance
Troika for Kannada calling at a glance
| Troika | Why it matters | |
|---|---|---|
| Languages | 9+ Indian languages, switches mid-call | Customers answer in the language they speak |
| Billing | Per second of talk time, prepaid credits | A short "not interested" call costs seconds, not minutes |
| Setup | 24 hours to 7 working days | Live before your next campaign |
| Service | Managed: script, number, testing, monitoring | No new tool for your team to learn |
| Calls | Outbound and inbound, many in parallel | Every lead called within minutes |
| Hand-over | Live transfer to your team | Hot leads do not wait for a callback |
| Proof | Recording, transcript and summary per call | You see exactly what was said |
| Compliance | Calling hours, DND and opt-outs respected | Safer campaigns for your brand |
| Company | Since 2012, office in Mira Road, Mumbai | A team you can meet |
Getting started
Live in 24 hours to 7 days
- 01
Tell us the goal
Who you call, what to ask and what a good lead looks like.
- 02
Hear a live demo
The AI agent calls you with your own script.
- 03
Approve the script
Change any line until it sounds right.
- 04
Go live
We launch, monitor and improve the campaign with you.
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FAQ
Kannada AI Calling Agent: common questions
01Can the AI agent speak Kannada?
Yes. Troika's AI calling agent speaks natural Kannada, and each script can add a second language such as English. The agent switches between them mid-call when the customer does.
02Does it understand Kannada mixed with English?
Yes. Customers often mix English words into Kannada, for example for prices, dates and product names, and the agent understands and replies naturally.
03Which other languages are supported?
English, Hindi, Marathi, Gujarati, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Bengali and Malayalam. Each script uses one primary and one optional second language.
04Is there an extra fee for regional languages?
No. Every supported language is included at the same per-second rate.
05Can I hear a demo in Kannada?
Yes. Request a free demo and our team will set up a live AI call in Kannada with your own script.
06Should Bengaluru calls start in Kannada or English?
It depends on the list. Local customers and shop owners respond well to Kannada; corporate and IT lists often prefer English. We help you choose and can test both.
07Is AI calling legal in India?
AI calling is used legally in India when it follows the same rules as any business calling: TRAI's telemarketing regulations, respect for the DND (Do Not Disturb) registry, permitted calling hours and a clear way to opt out.
- Use opt-in or responsibly sourced data, ideally people who enquired with you.
- Call within permitted hours. We schedule campaigns generally between 9 AM and 8 PM.
- Honour opt-outs: when someone says "don't call me", the agent ends politely and the number is skipped in future campaigns.
This is general guidance, not legal advice. Compliance depends on your campaign intent and your data.
08How much does it cost?
A one-time setup and prepaid credits billed per second of talk time, with every supported language included at no extra fee. See AI calling pricing.
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