Another actor from reputed family of artists arrives. That is Kalathapasvi Rajesh’s grandson Sainand. He makes his debut as a lead actor in ‘Mujugura’ (meaning Embarrassment).
Kalathapasvi Rajesh, who had won the hearts of Kannadigas with his popular acting, now his grandson Sainand entering the Kannada film industry as a hero through the film Mujugara. The film, produced by Shantha Srinivas D, is directed by Tarun N (Jyothipriya). Recently, the film’s muhurtha ceremony was held at the Nettakallappa Circle Ganapati Temple.
Actor Pramod Shetty showed the opening clap for the first scene of the film. Producer Shantha Srinivas operated the camera. Later, during the press conference, members of the film team spoke.
“I have a 20-year association with the film industry. I have worked in the direction department under Nagabharana, Anantharaju, Amar, and ‘Kanthi’ Bharath. This is my first film as an independent director. Mujugara is a love story set around a coffee estate. Rajesh’s grandson Sainand will play the hero, with Nimishka and Tanu as the heroines. Subhash will appear as the second lead, and Pramod Shetty will be seen in the villain’s role. Filming will take place from December 15 in Sakleshpur, Chikkamagaluru, Horanadu, Kalasa, Madikeri and surrounding areas. Jai Anand is the cinematographer, Sridhar V. Sambhram is the music director, and Different Danny is the stunt director for this film,” said director Tarun N (Jyothipriya).
“Our organization had earlier produced a children’s film titled ‘Elli Aadoḍu Nāvella Elli Aadoḍu’, which won a State Award. This is our second film. We liked the story narrated by the director and decided to produce it,” said producer Srinivas.
“My grandfather Rajesh is my inspiration to become an actor. If he were here today, he would have been very happy. I have completed an acting course at Nagathihalli Chandrashekar’s Tent School. This is my first film as a hero. The role is good. I thank the producer and director for giving me this opportunity,” said lead actor Sainand.
“I am the second lead in this film,” said Subhash. Heroines Nimishka and Tanu spoke about their roles. Music director Sridhar V. Sambhram stated that the film will have five songs. Jai Anand spoke about the cinematography at the media briefing.