Shivarajkumar is Nadaprabhu Puttaswamy in Ravi Basrur’s Veera Chandrahasa

Ravi Basrur, speaking to CE, said that the actor has filmed his portions a couple of months ago while he was undergoing treatment and completed shooting
Shivarajkumar and Ravi Basrur
Shivarajkumar and Ravi Basrur
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Ravi Basrur, the composer and director, is excited to return to the director’s chair with his ambitious historical drama Veera Chandrahasa. Set in the mythical Kuntala kingdom, the film explores the legend of Chandrahasa, a character believed to have existed even before the Mahabharata. What makes this film unique is its innovative storytelling approach, which combines historical elements with traditional Yakshagana performance, merging ancient art with modern filmmaking techniques. The film is elevated further by the presence of Shivarajkumar in a key role.

On the occasion of Sankranti, the makers revealed a significant detail: Shivarajkumar, fondly known as Shivanna, is set to make history in Yakshagana avatar on the silver screen. The film’s character poster, featuring Shivanna as Nadaprabhu Shiva Puttaswamy, has already generated a lot of buzz. Interestingly, his real name is Nagaraju Shiva Puttaswamy, adding a personal touch to his portrayal.

Speaking to CE, Ravi Basrur shared his excitement about the project. He described Veera Chandrahasa as a dream come true, and his enthusiasm only grew when Shivarajkumar came on board. “Shivanna’s role in the movie is something special,” said Ravi. “His appearance in the Yakshagana attire is a visual treat. He shot for more than a few days, a couple of months ago, even while undergoing treatment. He told me that roles like this come once in a lifetime, and his passion for acting drove him to take on any challenge, regardless of the circumstances.”

Ravi also mentioned the dedication Shivanna showed during his scenes. “Even though a regular Yakshagana performer gets tired after an hour of wearing the traditional attire, Shivanna wore it from morning until 6:30 PM till dawn without a break. He didn’t even have lunch until after the shoot, showing the immense respect and commitment he had for the role.”

Veera Chandrahasa features a talented cast, including Shithil Shetty, Nagashree GS, Prasanna Shettigar Mandarti, Uday Kadabaal, Ravindra Devadiga, Nagaraj Servegar, Gunashree M Nayak, Shridhar Kasarkodu, Shwetha Arehole, and Prajwal Kinnal. Additionally, around 450 Yakshagana artists will appear in the film, adding to its grandeur.

Produced by Omkar Movies in collaboration with Ravi Basrur Movies, the film is overseen by producer NS Rajkumar, with co-producers Geetha Ravi Basrur, Dinakar of Viji Group, Anup Gowda, and Anil USA. After wrapping up the shooting, Ravi Basrur is now preparing for the film’s release, which is expected to hit theaters in the second half of 2025.

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