Good time ahead for 'Comedy Time' Ganesh

Bangalore, May 14 (IANS) After the success of "Mungaru Male", actor 'Comedy Time' Ganesh has become hot property in the Kannada film industry and his call-sheet dairy is full up till 2008 end.

The actor is now looking forward to the release of "Hudugaata", which releases May 18.

He said: "People can laugh and laugh for a full two-and-a-half-hours. There may be no logic in the film but it has lots of magical fun."

The rising star also said that "Hudugaata" has provided him an opportunity to come back to his comic roots, as "Mungaru Male" had a tragic end.

He has also finished shooting for director S. Naraya's "Cheluvina Chiththaara" - a remake of Tamil hit "Kaadhal" that starred actors Bharath and Sandhya.

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Rekha, rising star of Kannada films

Actress Rekha is the rising star of Kannada movies and upcoming film "Hudugaata" will only confer her with greater stardom.

While her first film "Chellaata" with actor Ganesh, has completed 100 days, "Hudugaata" has made Rekha a much-sought-after artiste in the heroine-starved Kannada film industry.

With Rakshitha's retirement and Radhika's hibernation, Rekha is inching towards the number one slot. Her next film will be "Gunavantha", where she is paired opposite actor Prem.

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Upendra, Shivaraj in 'Lava Kusha'

Actors Upendra and Shivaraj Kumar are working together for the second time in a Kannada film titled "Lava Kusha".

Directed by Sai Kumar and produced by Prabhakar of "Anna Thangi" fame, the film has Charmee and Jennifer as the heroines paired with Upendra and Shivaraj respectively.

"Lava Kusha" was launched May 7 at Dodda Ganesha temple. This will be the first Kannada film for Charmee, a big star in Telugu cinema. Jennifer made her debut in "Jogi".