Shiva Rajkumar is currently recovering after his surgery. Through the surgery in December 2024, he had his cancerous bladder removed, and an artificial bladder was made using his intestine.
Published Jan 16, 2025 | 12:03 PM ⚊ Updated Jan 16, 2025 | 12:03 PM
Shiva Rajkumar in '45'. (X)
Kannada star Shiva Rajkumar’s upcoming film 45 has locked its release date. The film, which marks the directorial debut of the music composer Arjun Janya, will hit the big screens on Independence Day— 15 August.
On the occasion of Sankranthi, the makers recently released a teaser for the film along with the announcement. Apart from Shiva Rajkumar, the film also stars Uperndra and Raj B Shetty.
The motion video, titled 45: The Arrival, featured an animated Shiva Rajkumar battling through a relentless army of mercenaries in a thrilling, high-energy action sequence. Advanced motion graphics and 3D modelling enhanced the video, which culminates in a stunning visual of the faces of the three lead actors intricately sculpted into a towering hill, leaving the audience captivated and craving more.
Sharing the teaser, the actor wrote on X: “45 THE ARRIVAL is all yours !!”
45 THE ARRIVAL is all yours !!@ArjunJanyaMusic @RajbShettyOMK @SurajProductio4 @aanandaaudio https://t.co/DNYsqaZFlw
— DrShivaRajkumar (@NimmaShivanna) January 14, 2025
The superstar was last seen in Bhairathi Ranagal (2024), a prequel to Mufti (2017). It was a tailor-made fan feast for Shiva Rajkumar. His energy was unparalleled and some of the sequences had him drawing whistles and hoots for just his intense eyes that do most of the talking.
Shiva Rajkumar is currently in the USA, recovering after his surgery. Through the surgery in December 2024, he had his cancerous bladder removed, and an artificial bladder was made using his intestine.
Post-surgery, the actor was declared cancer-free by the doctors. In an emotional video message released post-surgery, the actor thanked his fans and well-wishers for supporting him during tough times.
Speaking of the challenges, he said, “I shot the climax sequence of my upcoming film 45 in the middle of my treatment. I don’t know where I got the courage from. However, I was a little worried and nervous when I was leaving for the surgery.”
He will be back in India by March and promised to return to movies with double energy.
