Kannada actor-politician Nikhil Kumaraswamy will next be seen in a film to be directed by Lakshman who earlier helmed Romeo Juliet (2015), Bogan (2017), and Bhoomi (2021).
At the event for the yet-to-be-titled project, former Karnataka chief minister HD Kumaraswamy filled in for his son who was running late, and spoke to the audience.
He said that the value-based films made in the past, especially those featuring Dr Rajkumar, were the main reason that eventually helped him connect with the people as a politician.
“Films back then were rich in human values and struck a chord with the public on various counts like family-oriented and emotional bonding. They mostly had a message for society.”
“Nikhil would have done more good films had he not entered politics. Even I would have contributed much more to the Kannada film industry had I not become a politician.”