Shivaraj Kumar as Paanwala

Hatrick Hero is trying different type of get ups for his characters these days and it will be interesting to see how he will look in a new film launched today in which he will play the role of Paanwala.

This new film to be directed by young technician Mahesh Babu who has so far directed two successful films with Puneet Raj Kumar had its Pooja and Muhurath on Monday afternoon at the Kanteerava Studios.

Mahesh Babu said that he had worked as an associate director in many films featuring Shivaraj Kumar including AK 47 and Yuvaraja and was always encouraged by the actor. "I have been a great fan of Shivanna sir. It was with his guidance that I took to direction for the film 'Akash' which was my debut film. The film became a silver jubilee hit and there after I had an opportunity to direct Puneet in another film 'Arrasu'. Shivanna was busy in other films and though this film was signed by him many months ago, he has been able to give call sheet now. In this film he plays the role of a loving Paanwala who offers Paan to good people, but he is also firm with people who are anti social. The story is written by Janardhana Maharshi which has space for comedy, action and also sentiments. Hari Krishna will be the music director of this film," said Mahesh Babu.

M.S.Ramesh will be writing the dialogues of this film. Shivaraj Kumar said that the story of the film has a very good feel and will have many entertaining elements. He had always wanted to work with Mahesh Babu who has shown lot of promise in two of his films which were much liked by the audience too, Shivaraj Kumar added.

The film will be shot in Bangalore and Mysore. Though the songs of the film will be shot abroad, the outdoor spots for songs have not been shortlisted yet, said Mahesh Babu. Sonu, the heroine of the film 'Inthi Ninna Preethiya' will be playing Shivaraj Kumar's sister role in the film.

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