I want to present Yuva Rajkumar as a complete actor, says Santhosh Ananddram

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By Shashiprasad S M

March 6, 2023­­

Santhosh Ananddram’s first venture as a director, Mr & Mrs Ramachari (2014) featuring Yash and Radhika Pandit, was an instant hit.

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In his latest venture Yuva, the director is all set to launch Kannada thespian Dr Rajkumar’s grandson Yuva Rajkumar

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In an exclusive interview with South First, the writer-director talks about his special bond with the late Puneeth Rajkumar, Hombale Films and his upcoming releases.

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“It has been over a year since Puneeth sir left us but he remains to be the guiding force in my career,” Santhosh Ananddram said.

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The script for Yuva is entirely new and is not based on the project that Santhosh Ananddram was working on for the late Puneeth Rajkumar.

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“I had to carefully tailor everything according to his image and, most importantly, the needs of the subject which Yuva celebrates,” the director explained.

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“He can pull off stunts and dance easily which is a plus for any debutant. However, I’m focusing on showcasing him as a complete actor,” the filmmaker said.

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Santhosh Ananddram stated that he and Vijay never talk about business or returns but about delivering a memorable film to the audience.

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The director’s third venture with Hombale Films, Raghavendra Stores starring actor-politician Jaggesh, is set to hit the screens in the next few months.

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