The run away Tamil hit film ‘Naadodigal’ is being made in Kannada by the family of Dr Rajkumar. The project went on the floor at Kanteerava studios in Bangalore on the green lawns.

The 79th production of one of the prestigious film making house in Karnataka, taking up a remake film is only because of sheer value and contents in the film ‘Naadodigal’. When the film was first watched by super power star Puneeth Rajkumar and his elder brother Raghavendra Rajkumar immediately the decision was taken and even the characters were decided for the Kannada version.

”We have liked the thoughts in the film and it became very close to heart. There was no question of going back in taking up this film. We are adjusting to the nativity like how a pair of ready made trousers are bit extra we alter in the similar way we adjust but majority of the original film will be in tact in Kannada version”, said Raghavendra Rajkumar addressing the media on Monday morning.

”In the past we liked originals of Raam, Mourya, Modada Mareyalli, Asegobba Meesegobba etc. A good script is what enthuses us. Finally it is left to the audience to give their version”, informed Raghavendra Rajakumar. The ‘Nadogigal’ script is so good that there is no scope for much alteration added Raghavendra Rajakumar.

Director Madesh who gave ‘Raam’ starring Puneeth Rajkumar and Priyamani, a silver jubilee film is extremely happy to work as director for Dr Rajkumar’s family banner. “It was my long time dream to work in this banner”, disclosed Madesh. “In 90 to 100 days the shooting will be held and I am thankful for good technicians in this team”. In Bangalore, Shravanabelagola, Chikkade, Chitradurga, Mysore the shooting is planned and I have a tremendous responsibility”, stated Madesh.

Super Power Star Puneeth Rajkumar sitting extremely comfortable in the box office as all his 13 films so far have beaten many records and have given him the No.1 spot in Kannada cinema says he is in the multi star cast film for the first time. “I liked some of the films of Yogish, Srinagara Kitty and Radhika Pandit. I am working with them which is a happy moment for me”, said Puneeth Rajakumar. “The roles in the film are equally divided for all the three and I liked that aspect. Let the multi star films come up more in Kannada”, hoped Puneeth.

Srinagara Kitty the cool as cucumber actor in Kannada cinema missed opportunities to work with Puneeth Rajkumar on two occasions in Ajay and Namma Basava yet is happy for working with pride of Kannada cinema. This is a new concept of friendship and love based, it is a well made script said Srinagara Kitty.

For Yogish another sensational actor of Kannada cinema who is fan of Puneeth Rajkumar expressed happiness for this opportunity.

Radhika Pandit plays counterpart to Puneeth Rajkumar feels the offer is prestigious and hope to do a wonderful work. Vishal Hegde is back before the camera after 18 months and feels elated to work in this banner.

The cameraman in demand Sathya Hegde was the spontaneous choice for this film, says once more with Puneeth Rajkumar and team is a gift in life. Music director V Harikrishna, happy for the stupendous success of ‘Jackie’, working again for Puneeth Rajkumar film promised to give good tunes.

Rangayana Raghu, Srinivasaprabhu, Achyuth Kumar, Suresh Mangalore, Sudha Belawadi are in the supporting roles.

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