Sandalwood'Kavacha' is the Kannada remake of the Mohanlal film 'Oppam'.Aravind ShwethaWith over a 100 films in his kitty, Dr. Shiva Rajkumar has essayed almost every kind of role in his three-decade-long career. But, Kavacha is special for two reasons. One – Shivanna broke his own rules and agreed to be a part of a remake film after 14 long years. Two – for the first time in his career, he plays the role of a visually impaired man in this murder mystery. The structure of every murder mystery is obviously the murder, which is followed by the story of a murderer, the person being murdered and a police officer investigating the case. The hero can either play the role of the murderer or the role of the police officer. In some movies, the hero is an innocent man, who is caught in the line of fire. Kavacha has one such narrative with the...
- 4/5/2019
- by Sowmya
- The News Minute
Sandalwood‘Kavacha’ is the remake of the hit Malayalam movie ‘Oppam’ which starred Mohanlal and was directed by Priyadarshan.Digital NativeKannada superstar Shiva Rajkumar is starring in a remake after nearly a decade and a half, and it has his fans and critics intrigued on what made him decide to do it. In a recent interview to the Times of India, the star spoke about starring in Kavacha, which is the remake of the hit Malayalam movie Oppam. When asked about it, Shiva Rajkumar said that though he preferred original scripts, he has never been averse to remakes. The star added that about 30 – 35% of the script was changed to suit Kannada film audiences and he was okay with it. On playing a visually challenged man in the film, the actor said, “When you have to act without any glasses, like I did in Kavacha, it becomes quite difficult. You have to be very sharp.
- 4/5/2019
- by Vidya
- The News Minute
SandalwoodTouted to be a commercial entertainer, the film will be directed by A Harsha.Digital NativeDigital NativeShiva Rajkumar’s next film in the pipeline is My Name is Anji. The film will be directed by A Harsha and the groundwork for it is currently on. According to reports, the shooting of My Name is Anji will begin in June this year. Incidentally, Harsha and Shiva Rajkumar have worked together in Bhajarangi and Vajrakaya in the past and this is their third venture together. About the female lead to star opposite Shiva Rajkumar in My Name is Anji, we hear that it will be Bhavana. The filmmakers feel that she would be the right choice to play the role as she shares a good rapport with the hero having worked with him in the past. Touted to be a commercial entertainer, My Name is Anji will be bankrolled by Jayanna and...
- 3/27/2019
- by Vidya
- The News Minute
SandalwoodThe duo has earlier given two hit films – ‘Bhajarangi’ and ‘Vajrakaya’.Digital NativeSandalwood superstar Shiva Rajkumar and director Harsha have given two hit films – Bhajarangi and Vajrakaya – so far and are now set to team up again. This time it will be for My Name is Anji. With their third time collaboration, fans are hoping for a hat trick from this duo. Touted to be a commercial entertainer, My Name is Anji will be bankrolled by Jayanna and Bogendra under the banner Jayanna Films. Reports indicate that the groundwork for this film is on and that the shooting will begin in June this year. Meanwhile, Shiva Rajkumar’s next film release will be Kavacha. The film is in the post-production stage and its release date is expected to be announced officially soon. Directed by Gvr Vasu, the movie is bankrolled by Mvv Sathyanarayanan under the banner Hayagriva Movie Adishtana. A...
- 3/6/2019
- by Vidya
- The News Minute
SandalwoodShiva Rajkumar and Harsha share a good rapport after having worked together earlier in ‘Bhajarangi’ and ‘Vaayuputra’.Digital NativeChoreographer-turned-director A Harsha and Yash had announced long back that they will be working together for a film titled Raana. However, there have been no updates about it. Sources in the know say that after the grand success of Kgf Chapter 1, Yash is looking for an even bigger hit and so is keen on releasing its sequel. Therefore, he has decided not to work on Harsha’s film, the sources say. Another set of rumours doing the rounds is that Yash had wanted Harsha to make some changes to the script, but the latter did not agree. Whatever the reason, it is now almost certain that Yash will not be working with Harsha on Raana. Meanwhile, we hear that Kannada superstar Shiva Rajkumar may be hopping onboard Raana. Sources in the know...
- 2/15/2019
- by Vidya
- The News Minute
SandalwoodTo be directed by AP Arjun, the shooting for this entertainer will reportedly begin in July this year.Digital NativeDigital NativeKannada star Shiva Rajkumar’s next film release will be Kavacha. The film is in the post-production stage and its release date is expected to be officially announced soon. Kavacha, which is directed by Gvr Vasu, is bankrolled by Mvv Sathyanarayanan under the banner Hayagriva Movie Adishtana. Kruthika Jayakumar plays the lead opposite Shiva Rajkumar. The star cast also includes Isha Koppikar, Baby Meenakshi and Vasishta N Simha in pivotal roles. Rahul Shrivastav is cranking the camera for the film and the music is composed by Arjun Janya. A remake of the Malayalam blockbuster Oppam, Shiva Rajkumar will appear as a blind man in this movie. It was supposed to release late last year, then January 18 was said to be the release date but now it looks like the release has been postponed yet again.
- 1/25/2019
- by Vidya
- The News Minute
SandalwoodThe movie, which was slotted to release last year was pushed to January 18.Digital NativeDigital NativeMultiple delays continue to haunt Kannada Superstar Shiva Rajkumar’s fans, as his latest movie Kavacha’s release has been postponed. Kavacha, which was supposed to hit the screens last year, was slated to release on January 18, Thursday. However, sources from within the industry say that the movie has been postponed further and will now release on a date which is yet to be announced. The movie, bankrolled by Mvv Sathyanarayanan under the banner Hayagriva Movie Adishtana, is directed by Gvr Vasu. Shiva Rajkumar plays the lead role in Kavacha with Kruthika Jayakumar as the female lead. The star cast also includes Isha Koppikar, Baby Meenakshi and Vasishta N Simha in pivotal roles. According to sources, Shiva Rajkumar will appear as a blind man in the movie. Rahul Shrivastav has handled the camera for Kavacha...
- 1/18/2019
- by Meghak
- The News Minute
SandalwoodTalks have been initiated and we will get a clear answer on Balayya’s inclusion to the star cast of 'Bhairathi Ranagal' soon.Digital NativeDigital NativeTollywood star N Balakrishna is on a roll with his latest release, the Ntr biopic Kathanayakudu doing well at the box office. And here is another exciting piece of news for his fans out there. Reports are that Balayya may be playing a pivotal role in the Kannada movie Bhairathi Ranagal, which has Shiva Rajkumar in the lead. Incidentally, the film is the star’s 125th project and given the importance of it, the filmmakers are keen on roping in Balayya. Talks have been initiated and we will get a clear answer on Balayya’s inclusion to the star cast of Bhairathi Ranagal soon. It may be noted that Shiva Rajkumar was seen shaking a leg with Balakrishna in his 100th film Gauthami Putra Satakarni...
- 1/12/2019
- by Luke
- The News Minute
SandalwoodThe film, directed by Gvr Vasu, is scheduled for release on January 18.Digital NativeSandalwood star Shivarajkumar’s fans are eagerly awaiting the release of his upcoming film Kavacha, which is directed by Gvr Vasu. The film, inspired by the 2016 Malayalam blockbuster Oppam, is scheduled for release on January 18. Speaking about the film in a recent interview to Cinema Express, Gvr Vasu said, “Ours is not a copy of the original. Also, Shivarajkumar does not prefer remakes and accepted the film only after the script was redrafted. This action-thriller has new elements, which is what Shivanna’s fans look forward to.” From what the director said, it seems clear that fans can expect some new twists in Kavacha. It may be noted here that Oppam had Mohanlal playing the lead role, with Priyadarshan wielding the megaphone. The film was a big hit and won several prestigious awards. Shivarajkumar plays the lead...
- 1/4/2019
- by Vidya
- The News Minute
SandalwoodDirected by Gvr Vasu, the film is the remake of the Malayalam blockbuster Oppam that had Mohanlal playing the lead. Digital NativeDigital NativeShiva Rajkumar’s fans are quite disappointed as the release of the star’s Kavacha has been postponed to next year. The film was initially planned for release on December 7 but had to be pushed off to next year for various reasons. Directed by Gvr Vasu, the film is the remake of the Malayalam blockbuster Oppam that had Mohanlal playing the lead role while Priyadarshan had directed it. The movie is being bankrolled by Mvv Sathyanarayanan. Rahul Shrivastav is cranking the camera for it and the music for the film is being composed by Arjun Janya. Shiva Rajkumar plays the lead role in Kavacha with Kruthika Jayakumar as his female lead. The star cast also includes Isha Koppikar, Baby Meenakshi and Vasishta N. Simha in pivotal roles. In this movie,...
- 12/10/2018
- by Luke
- The News Minute
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