The controversial title film 'Madhakari' starring Sudeep and directed by himself for producer Dinesh Gandhi briskly shooting in the second schedule has inducted Rohini and Pavithra as heroines for the film. Both hail from Karnataka. The prominent villain for this film has been picked from stage. He is Manoj of six feet and four inches in height. Gopanath Bhat for a supporting role is the new induction for 'Madhakari' team.

MM Keervani is scoring the music for this remake of 'Vikramarkudu' Telugu cinema in Kannada. Srivenkat is the cameraman. This is the 350th film of popular stunt director Thriller Manju. Vijendraprasad has written the story, Raviraj is the dialogue writer. Dynamic star Devaraj is playing an important role. Doddanna, Tennis Krishna, Dinesh Gandhi are also in the cast.