Shiva Rajkumar lauds Kireeti Reddy and Sreeleela at 'Junior' Kannada pre-release event
The upcoming youthful entertainer 'Junior' is marking the acting debut of Janardhan Reddy's son
Kireeti Reddy
. Veteran actor
Shiva Rajkumar
, who is known for encouraging fresh talent in the industry, spoke warmly about his association with the Reddy family and expressed pride in Kireeti's debut.
Bengaluru event graced by Kannada superstar
According to a report by 123Telugu, as part of the pre-release promotions, a grand event was hosted in Bengaluru on Sunday evening, where Kannada cinema's beloved superstar Shiva Rajkumar graced the stage as the chief guest.
Praise for Kireeti's performance
"I have known Kireeti since he was a child," said Shiva Rajkumar, addressing the packed crowd. "I've watched the teaser and songs of Junior. He has performed and danced very well.
The industry is all set to welcome a promising new talent in him."
The Kannada-Telugu bilingual film, directed by Radha Krishna, also stars popular actresses
Sreeleela
and
Genelia Deshmukh
in a leading role.
The veteran actor didn't hold back his praise for the film's lead actress either. "Sreeleela is a phenomenal dancer. Her chemistry with Kireeti in the film looks fantastic," he said, also applauding Genelia Deshmukh for her portrayal in a significant role.
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"Genelia is a wonderful human being. She has done a great job in the movie."
Shiva Rajkumar also took a moment to appreciate senior actor Ravichandran, who plays a pivotal role in 'Junior', "His character in the movie will stand out. Director Radha Krishna has helmed the project like a veteran."
The film is scheduled to be released on July 18. The film is being released in multiple languages, including Kannada, Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, and Hindi.
In other news, the Hyderabad pre-release is expected to be attended by Jr NTR as the chief guest.
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