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Time of India
10 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
‘666 Operation Dream Theatre': Shiva Rajkumar & Daali Dhananjaya reunites; Hemanth Rao's next
(Picture Courtesy: Facebook) Director Hemanth M Rao, best known for 'Sapta Sagaradaache Ello', has announced his next big project—'666 Operation Dream Theatre', an action-packed thriller featuring Shiva Rajkumar and Daali Dhananjaya in lead roles. Impressive teaser, netizens say, "Guarantees a cinematic masterclass" 666 Operation Dream Theatre | | Daali Dhananjaya | Hemanth M Rao | Charan Raj The animated title teaser, released on June 19, has already caught the attention of fans and film buffs. The announcement is timed with the celebration of Shiva Rajkumar's 40th year in cinema. Netizens have shared their views for the teaser. One comment read, "With Hemanth Rao crafting the story, Charan Raj setting the mood, and Advaitha Gurumurthy behind the lens - this combo guarantees a cinematic masterclass." Another comment read, "I think main lead daali, cameo alli shivanna kaanskobohdu but anyways I'm excited because it's Hemanths direction and charans music... Good luck team :)" A third comment read, "Waaah! Star Combo Daali+Shivanna ondh kade nan Fav Hemanth rao +Charan raj innod kade." Another comment read, 'Interesting combo - watched it again and again becoz of Hemanth & Charan. I think director Hemanth cleverly opted 666.' by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Switch to UnionBank Rewards Card UnionBank Credit Card Apply Now Undo Set against a 70s backdrop, the movie promises to be a stylish spy-action thriller. Background & other projects Initially, Rao and Shiva Rajkumar were to collaborate on 'Bhairavana Kone Pata', but that project has been postponed due to the actor's recent health concerns. Fans, however, are thrilled to see the Shiva Rajkumar bounce back with another major film. As the director builds his reputation for uniquely titled and thoughtfully executed stories—from 'Godhi Banna Sadharana Mykattu' to 'Sapta Sagaradaache Ello'—expectations are sky-high for 666 Operation Dream Theatre. Meanwhile, Shiva Rajkumar will next be seen in Arjun Janya's upcoming action drama '45', sharing screen space with Upendra and Raj B Shetty, while Daali Dhananjaya is currently juggling multiple projects including Uttarakaanda, Jingo, and Anna from Mexico.
India Today
10 hours ago
- Entertainment
- India Today
Shiva Rajkumar, Daali Dhananjaya to star in director Hemanth Rao's next
Filmmaker Hemanth M Rao, known for 'Sapta Sagaradaache Ello', has announced his next directorial venture, titled '666 Operation Dream Theatre'. The film brings together two prominent stars of Kannada cinema - Shiva Rajkumar and Daali Dhananjaya, in what is being described as a stylish action thriller, possibly set in the team released an animated title teaser on June 19, slightly ahead of the speculated June 20 muhurtham. The announcement was timed to coincide with the celebration of 40 years of Shiva Rajkumar's illustrious film career. 'Presenting my next directorial '666 Operation Dream Theatre' with the incredible @NimmaShivanna and @Dhananjayaka. Shoot starts soon! Excited (sic)," Hemanth wrote on social his post here: A Screenshot of Hemanth Rao's X post Meanwhile, the film's teaser has caught fans and cinephiles' attention alike for its slick presentation. Music composer Charan Raj's nostalgic tunes and some visuals pay homage to the iconic 'CID 999' spy-thriller series headlined by Kannada matine idol Dr buzz suggests that the film might explore a mentor-protg dynamic between Shiva Rajkumar and Dhananjaya, a pairing that previously impressed audiences in Suri's 2018 film 'Tagaru'.Watch the title teaser here: Fans have also taken note of Hemanth's knack for unusual and memorable titles - from 'Godhi Banna Sadharana Mykattu' to 'Sapta Sagaradaache Ello', and now '666 Operation Dream Theatre'. The director is being lauded for once again delivering a unique concept on paper, and expectations are riding high for this Rajkumar and Hemanth Rao were earlier set to work together on 'Bhairavana Kone Pata'. However, that project has been postponed due to recent health issues faced by the 'Jailer' actor. It is expected to start once the actor is fully Shiva Rajkumar will next be seen in Arjun Janya's action drama '45', alongside Upendra and Raj B Shetty. Daali Dhananjaya is currently busy with 'Uttarakaanda', 'Jingo', and 'Anna from Mexico'.
Hindustan Times
10 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Pushpa actor Dhananjaya on his production ventures: ‘Working with newcomers is risky, but…'
Kannada actor-producer Daali Dhananjaya's last production venture, Vidyapati, starring Nagabhushana in the lead, released in theatres on April 10 and opened to fairly decent reviews. But thereafter, there was absolutely no push from the film team and it seemed almost as if they'd lost interest in it. 'People didn't turn up in theatres and I was, honestly, a tad disappointed and felt that there was no point doing anything. Once audiences decide not to come to theatres, you cannot change their minds, so I did not try anything thereafter,' he said. Stream Dhananjaya hits like Head Bush, Tagaru, Monsoon Raga and more with OTTplay Premium The next best move, he figured was to get the film on to OTT as soon as possible, in the hope that audiences would watch it at least then. Dhananjaya released Vidyapati on Amazon Prime Video first, and then took it to Sun NXT as well, within weeks. 'The response on OTT was, obviously, better,' says the actor, adding that like others in the industry, he too is baffled by the current slump in theatrical footfalls and unsure of a possible solution. Vidyapati is the first time that Dhananjaya has been unable to draw crowds to theatres. 'Whether it was Badava Rascal, Head Bush or Tagaru Palya, they worked well on all platforms. With Vidyapati, I am not sure if the IPL season was the issue, or if we failed to create enough buzz around the film. I don't know what went wrong, but my biggest learning is that IPL was a major factor; people were not even discussing movies,' says the actor, hopeful that the second half of the year will be better for the Kannada film industry. In the meantime, Dhananjaya is trying not to mull over this current situation and remains steadfast in his commitment to promoting new talent with his production house, Daali Productions. He's got not one, but two films currently in post-production, one of which, JC University, was announced, and the other, is yet to be made public knowledge. 'I am working with newcomers on both these films. If you don't have new talent emerging in the industry every now and then, eventually, the industry will die. I am trying to do my bit for the betterment of the Kannada film industry; I know it is a risk, but I am doing my best,' says Dhananjaya, adding that he will have to make calculated changes to this strategy if audiences continue to shun theatres and fail to encourage new talent. The actor, who had his fair share of struggles in his initial years and, started to give back to the industry once he found a firm footing, adds, 'I can sit back and enjoy my life as an actor. Why do I have to go back to a phase of struggle just because I am trying to do something for the benefit of the industry? I am not looking at making profits, but if I at least recover my investment, it will give me the confidence to put that into another film.'
