Paadaraya: Mangli’s Kannada acting debut runs into trouble

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By Shashiprasad S M

February 28, 2023

Playback singer Mangli’s acting debut film in Kannada, Paadaraya, lands in trouble after its director DJ Chakravarthy Chandrachud walked out of the project. 

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The filmmaker reportedly quit the project following differences with the actor-director Nagashekar who is playing the male lead in the movie.

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The singer acted in a couple of Telugu films. Her singing popularity led her to several offers in Kannada films.

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Her latest hit is “Gilllakko” from Vedha produced under the Geetha Pictures banner with Dr Shiva Rajkumar in the lead.

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Initially, when the film was announced, Jack Manju of the fame of Vikrant Rona was producing the project (as per the posters).

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The technical team comprised noted cinematographer Satya Hegde, music composer Ajaneesh Loknath and editor Antony.

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Also, the other reason behind Chakravarthy quitting the project is that there is no clarity over who is producing the movie.

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The director took the matter before the Karnataka Film Chamber of Commerce. “I got the copyright of the story through the proper legal process,” he added.

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After approaching the KFCC, the director shared that he will soon make the film with the same title, perhaps with a new team, and will also play the lead.

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