Daijiworld Media Network - Dubai (SP)
Dubai, Nov 10: Renowned Dubai-based entrepreneur and singer, Harish Sherigar, pioneer of Acme Group of Companies, has taken up production of his first ever Kannada movie titled 'March 22', which promises to be unique.
The muhurat for the movie, which is being produced under the banner, 'Acme Movies International' under the direction of well-known director, Koodlu Ramakrishna, was conducted on Monday November 7 morning in an ancient house, Wade in the outskirts of Belagavi. This imposing house which is about 800 years old stands at Chachadi near Nesargi, and belongs to Rut lineage of rulers.
Well-known businessman, social worker and BJP Rajya Sabha member, Prabhakar Kore, gave the first clap of the movie at the muhurat. He extended best wishes to the movie team. Owner of well-known restaurant from Belagavi, Cafe Ajanta Hotel, R P Sherigar, lighted the ceremonial lamp and wished the endeavor every success. Wife of Harish Sherigar, Sharmila Sherigar, director of the movie, Koodlu Ramakrishna, owner of Munishwara Creations, Narendra P and Rajashekhar A, Mangaluru-based entrepreneur, Prakash Sherigar, owner of the ancient Wade palatial house, Nagaraj Desai, multi-lingual actor, Ravi Kale, heroes of the movie, Aryavardhan and Kiranraj, heroines, Meghashree and Deepti Shetty, as also other artistes of the movie were present.
The film is being produced by Harish Sherigar, managing director of Acme group from Dubai. 'March 22' is said to be backed by a story line that is different and literature that promise to provide a pleasant experience. The movie is backed by a strong line of popular Sandalwood actors.
Leading actor of the film, Aryavardhan, whose two films as a hero, 'Khanana' and 'Business' are ready for release, and Kiran Raj, who has acted in Hindi and Kannada television serials and who has performed in Hindi movie, 'Love 18', are the leading actors of this movie. Glamour girl, Meghashree from Thirthahalli, who has acted as heroine in several Tollywood movies, and Deepti Shetty, don the roles of leading ladies in this film.
Kannada filmdom stalwarts like Anant Nag, Laxmi, Ravishnkar, Sharat Lohitashwa, Ravi Kale, Jai Jagadeesh, Vinaya Prasad, Padmaja Rao, Sadhu Kokila and young artistes, Srujan Rai, Yuva Kishore, Duibai-based artistes, Chidanand Poojary, Suvarna Satish and Mangaluru-based artiste, Prashobhita Prabhakar are among the impressive team of actors of this film. Another high point of this movie is that Anat Nag and Laxmi, who had proved to be a hit couple in Kannada films during the yesteryear, will be coming together after a gap of many years.
N J Ravishekhar has provided music for this film. Mohan M happens to be cinematographer. Basavaraj Urs will handle editing work, Subhash Kadakol is in charge of art, while Madan Harini will be the dance director. Well-known stunt master, Kung Fu Chandru will be the action director of this movie. K Jagadish Reddy is the assistant director, while Sharanya B, Nagaraj Hasan, and Achut Rao are production managers.
Producer of the movie, Harish Sherigar, said that the shooting for this movie will be completed in 50 days.