Shivarajkumar interview: On ‘Bhairathi Ranagal’, working nonstop and battling tough times
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Kannada star Shivarajkumar opens up on playing a character with two shades in ‘Bhairathi Ranagal’, his upcoming films and ‘Fire Fly’
Shivarajkumar has exuded zealous energy while promoting his upcoming film, Bhairathi Ranagal. The veteran has acknowledged undergoing treatment for his illness, declining to discuss it in detail at the moment. However, by keeping a constant smile and relentlessly offering interviews, the actor has ensured there is no panic among his fans.
The Kannada star has pinned high hopes on the film, a prequel to the 2018 blockbuster Mufti, which starred Srii Murali in the lead. Directed by Narthan and produced by the actor’s wife Geetha Shivarajkumar’s banner Geetha Pictures, Bhairathi Ranagal‘ hits the screens on November 15, 2024.
In this interview with The Hindu, he talks about reprising the role of Bhairathi Ranagal in the prequel, his upcoming projects, and more.
Excerpts:
If a character becomes popular, then it deserves an origin story. In Mufti, we know more about Bhairathi Ranagal through a small flashback and song. In the prequel, we go deeper into the character and show Ranagal’s ambitious attitude. The colour black is an important aspect of the movie. Bhairathi Ranagal, the gangster, is seen in a black-on-black look. Before he became a violent man, he was a lawyer sporting black. The colour is symbolic of the story. There are two shades to the character. He (the protagonist) didn’t become a don overnight. We show a purpose for his transformation, and that’s not just revenge. Bhairathi Ranagal is a much-needed prequel.
As an artiste, you need to build that discipline. It’s not right to think that a film will do well only if it gets made for three years. If a director tells me he needs three months to start a project, I will wrap up another film and return to this one. Why should I waste my time? But some people’s working style is such that they take a long time to finish a movie, and we can’t help it.
I am excited about Bhairathi Ranagal and Arjun Janya’s 45, also starring Upendra and Raj B Shetty. It has such a universal concept. I will move on to Hemanth Rao’s project (Bhairavana Kone Paata). Then there is Shivanna 131. We haven’t kept a title, but it’s a different kind of movie. I have a prominent role in Ram Charan’s next. I am yet to go for the shoot of that movie. I also have a couple of offers from the Tamil film industry.
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