Meshtru to direct Shivarajkumar

Nagathihalli Chandrashekar’s long pending project with Century star is likely to go on floors in 2017.
Shivarajkumar
Shivarajkumar

Shivarajkumar loves working with different directors, provided, the story and his characters fit the bill. The actor, who is busy with hands full of films has apparently shown interest in working with the senior director, Nagathihalli Chandrashekar in a project, which is to be produced by K Manju. Popularly known as Meshtru to Sandalwood, he will be helming a film for Shivarajkumar for the first time.

Though no official confirmation has been made, it is said that the director has already given a reading to the actor. The movie will go on floors once Shivarajkumar decides on his dates for the project.

The director, who is currently in the US, reveals to City Express that the movie was a long time pending commitment between the two. “I have narrated the story and he has liked it. I will get a clear picture by March, only then I can come out with more details,” the director stated, and added, “I would not like to talk about it until everything is finalised.”

The director apparently is on tour of US and UK to meet up with Hollywood technicians. “I am simultaneously working on a fresh subject for which I will be casting some new faces. For this I am in discussion with some Hollywood technicians. But it all depends on when I start Shivanna’s film. If he is ready,  I can start immediately. If not then I would like to finish the other film,” he said.

Having known for his films like America America, Amrutha Dhaare, Hoomale, Maathad Maathad Mallige, it is definitely interesting to find out what this writer and director has in his kitty for the Century Star.

Meanwhile, Shivanna, who has completed dubbing for Bangara S/o Bangarada Manushya directed by Yogi G Raj is presently shooting for Leader He is simultaneously working in Suri’s Tagaru and has agreed to be a part of Oppam remake.

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