The other specialty of the movie is producer Ramesh Reddy who has bankrolled big-ticket Kannada movies. Reddy is bankrolling 45 under the Suraj Productions banner. “It is a big-budget movie. We are not making any compromise on the quality of the movie. Though we want to release the movie in 2024, we are yet to decide on a date,’’ said Reddy.
Simultaneously, the government assigns Chengappa (Jayaram), a ruthless police officer, to deal firmly with the gangster and his supporters. The remainder of the film revolves around unravelling the gangster’s identity and the motive behind hijacking the prison cell.
Though a beautiful coincidence, two megastars in the same room was a moment to witness. While the two exchanged pleasantries they even wished each other luck for their upcoming films.
Stating that Kannada people are known for tolerance and hospitality, Dr Shivarajkumar added that Kannada people should not defame themselves by having ill-will against farmers in neighbouring states. “I want to speak from the heart, certainly not from the mind. I am speaking from my heart. Some people may not like my speech.