Shivani' a film by Ishta banner is produced by Nela Giridhar elder brother of Rajajinagar Member of Legislative Assembly Nela Narendra Babu. The film went on the floor at Ganesha Temple in Idugunji. Producer Nela Giridhar made a beginning in the camp of Y.R.Swamy acted in paltry roles and then shifted to politics and social service. His younger brother Nela Narendra Babu MLA has acted in Kannada films in the past. The other two siblings of the same family Ravishanker and Mahesh have jointly produced 'Tapori' Kannada film starring Alankar (son of music director Hamsalekha) and Prema that bombed at the box office.

Nela Giridhar is banking on the capabilities of Vishal Raj a trainer in acting, dance, direction and action scenes. The influx of new breed of talent has made me to take up this new film 'Shivani' says Giridhar addressing the media prior to the muhurut of the film.

Vishal Raj has a long standing career as tutor in various capacities. He is trying his hands in direction for the first time. Comedy Time Ganesh, Shilpa Srinivas, Preetham Gubbi are his students who made big news today in arch light he recalls in a chat with this correspondent. Working in the camp of great directors such Devanand in Bollywood, Dorai Bhagwan, T.S.Nagabharana in Kannada, directing documentary, ad films, Konkani film and teaching for 15 years I have not made a film of my kind keeping the interest of the producers says Vishal Raj.

Safety of the producer investment and reaching at least 50 percent of the audience expectation is my challenge in debut direction says Vishal Raj. He is roping in new talents like Sridevi who is Shivani from this film, Sooraj, Anil in the lead triangle love story. James Sakleshpur for music and Williams behind the camera are also making debut in this film. The shooting will be held at Mercara, Karwar, Kundapura, Bhatkal and Uyilamadi. Five of the assistants of Vishal Raj are handing the choreography of the film.