Hrithika Srinivas has been cast as the female lead opposite Kiran Raj in the upcoming film Jackie 42, directed by Guruthej Shetty. The film is currently being shot extensively in Bengaluru.
Hrithika Srinivas plays a character with both modern and homely shades. She has earlier acted as the lead in Udala, produced by Yogaraj Bhat Cinemas and Ravi Shamanur. She is currently busy shooting for a Telugu film and is expected to join the Jackie 42 team soon.
Jackie 42 is set against the backdrop of horse racing. The film is produced by Bharati Satyanarayan under the banner of Golden Gate Studios. Music for the film is composed by Vinod Yajamanya, known for his work in popular Telugu and Tamil films.
The technical crew includes Raghavendra B. Kolar, Umesh R.B., and Satish Perdoor. The cast also features well-known actors from Kannada, Tamil, and Telugu industries.
Horse racing portions of the film are already being shot in Bengaluru. Director Guruthej Shetty has confirmed that the teaser will be released soon.