Chikkanna, who became a household name as a comedian, has transitioned into a full-fledged hero, making all the right moves ever since. The actor, who first tasted success in the lead role with Upadhyaksha (2024), is now being selective about scripts and taking his time to pick the right projects. The actor, who has heard quite a few subjects, but only a couple have caught his attention, and he’s now set to move forward with one of them.
When asked about his experience stepping into a hero’s shoes, Chikkanna’s reaction was equally surprising. “I am happy to be a hero, equally not happy for the patience it needs. To be honest, I don’t have dates for the next one and a half years, but in these times, I will be committed to three films. This is only a phase. But the gap between my first film Upadhyaksha and second film Lakshmi Putra was a test of time and patience,” he says.
Meanwhile, Chikkanna has given the green signal to another exciting project. This time, the actor is collaborating with a new director, and the script is reportedly for an interesting role that Chikkanna has never played before.
The story for this film is written by Mahesh, and the makers will soon finalise the technical team. The movie is being backed by Somashekar Kattigenahalli, the producer behind Fighter starring Vinod Prabhakar. It will be produced under the Akash Enterprises banner, and with the script work already complete, production is set to begin soon. “This is going to be my first big-budget film,” says Chikkanna, who also adds, “I will not be considering any sidekick roles, unless the role adds value. But right now, the focus will be on my next few projects. I’m still getting the hang of being a hero.”