Although Shivarajkumar has traveled to the US for his treatment, his commitment to cinema remains strong. While his next film 45 is lined up for release and a handful of other projects are at different stages of development, Shivanna has given the green light to yet another new project.
Titled MB, the film will be backed by Mumbai-based ADD-ONE Films and directed by N Maharajan. Known for his hit film Vallarasu, starring Vijayakanth, Maharajan has also directed a couple of Tamil films, and a Hindi film starring Sunny Deol. This project with Shivarajkumar will mark his directorial debut in Kannada cinema. Online movie streaming services
Manoj Banode and Khame Chand Khadgi, who have organised numerous large-scale events through ADD-ONE Films, are now stepping into film production. This will be their first film production in South India, specifically in Kannada cinema. The film, starring Shivarajkumar, is set to be a pan-India release in six languages, and the producers are thrilled to present a film featuring the actor.
As for the meaning behind MB, the director has kept it a secret for now and plans to reveal more details about the title and the film’s team in the coming days. Production is scheduled to commence by mid-2025.