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New Indian Express
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New Indian Express
Dheekshith Shetty: I want to create space for fresh ideas and emerging talent
We had earlier reported that Blink actor Dheekshith Shetty and director Sreenidhi Bengaluru are reuniting for a new project titled Video. But this time, Dheekshith is not just an actor playing a pivotal role, but also doubling up as the producer. With Video, he officially launches his production banner, Dhee Cinemas Productions, marking a new vista in his decade-long film journey. Known for his performances across Kannada, Telugu, Tamil, and Malayalam films, Dheekshith says this move is a natural progression. 'I want to create space for fresh ideas and emerging talent,' he shares, underlining his vision for Dhee Cinemas. Video, a found footage horror film, is the banner's debut venture—an ambitious entry into a new genre for Kannada cinema. Director Sreenidhi calls the film a 'vlogumentary'—a blend of vlogging and documentary aesthetics, where actors handle the cameras themselves. From CCTV to dash cams and action cams, the film uses modern devices to craft an immersive horror experience rooted in today's digital culture. 'We want the audience to feel like they're inside the nightmare,' he adds. With 80 per cent of the shoot completed and post-production underway, Video aims to offer a fresh, tech-driven horror narrative with surprising moments of humour. Technicians who worked in Blink are returning for this project, with Prasannaa Kumar composing the soundscape, Avinash Shastry handling cinematography, and Sanjeev Jagirdar in charge of editing.
Time of India
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Nani launches gripping teaser of Dheekshith Shetty's 'KJQ'
Telugu star Nani on Wednesday released the teaser of director KK's eagerly awaited period crime drama 'KJQ' (King Jackie Queen). Dheekshith Shetty , who made a mark with his excellent performance in the blockbuster 'Dussehra', plays the lead along with Yukthi Thareja in the film, which has already been garnering attention for its interesting title, first look and concept glimpses. Produced by Sudhakar Cherukuri for the banner SLV Cinemas, the film, a period crime drama set in the 1990s, will also feature Shashi Odela in a pivotal role. The teaser launched by Nani begins with a dialogue from Dheekshith Shetty, who plays a character called Raju in the film. He says, "A city and a gun are the same - they obey the one in whose hands they are." Shashi Odela is introduced as 'Jockey', a character who believes in taking big risks to achieve greatness while Yukti Tareja is seen as 'Rani' and the teaser ends with a biblical note: "He who lives by the sword shall die by the sword - Matthew 26:52 ." by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Arbil: AI guru Andrew Ng recommends: Read These 5 Books And Turn Your Life Aroun... Blinkist: Andrew Ng's Reading List Undo The teaser not only introduces the characters but also sets the tone for the film. It has created a good buzz with its impressive visuals, intense performances, and exciting writing. Srinidhi & Nani Boost 'Hit 3' Promotion Dheekshith Shetty's ferocious performance, Shashi Odela and Yukti Tareja's screen presence make an impression. Nagesh Banel's impressive cinematography and Poornachandra Tejaswi's intense music promise a film high on technical standards. Shravan Katikaneni is the editor and Srikanth Ramisetty is the production designer. Speaking at the teaser launch event, Dheekshith Shetty thanked the director for giving him such a good character and said it was a pleasure to be doing a film in the same production house after two years. "The entire team has put in a lot of effort for this film. The Telugu audience has been appreciating my talent and is supporting me a lot. Special thanks to them. You will definitely like this film," he said and also expressed his heartfelt thanks to Nani for launching the teaser. Director KK, who spoke on the occasion, thanked everyone and said, "I feel it would be better for you to watch this movie than to talk about it. I will talk to you after you watch the movie. Thank you so much to everyone who came to the event."
New Indian Express
21-04-2025
- Entertainment
- New Indian Express
Bank of Bhagyalakshmi releases first single 'Hara Om', eyes July release
From HK Prakash, the producer behind films like RangiTaranga and Avane Srimannarayana , comes a new venture titled , starring Dheekshith Shetty of Dia and Blink fame. The film marks the directorial debut of Abhishek M, who launched the film's first song, ' Hara Om' , under MRT Music (Lahari). A devotional tribute to Lord Shiva, ' Hara Om' , has been composed by Judah Sandy with lyrics by Nagarjuna Sharma. Shot with grandeur and spiritual energy, it was choreographed by Usha Bhandari and Darshan, with Usha also appearing in the song. Lead actor Prema Poojyam and Kousalya Supraja Rama , shared, 'My day begins with Shiva's name. After hearing this song, I found myself humming it nonstop.' Director Abhishek said, 'This is my first film as director, though I've worked earlier with Simple Suni. I co-run a VFX studio with Rakshit Shetty and Sachin. The song ' Hara Om ' appears just before the climax and holds emotional weight. We've completed the shoot, and this is our first step toward release.' The film will hit theatres in July—the same month RangiTaranga released a decade ago. 'It feels full circle,' said producer HK Prakash. 'That was my debut as producer, and this is my sixth film." Dheekshith Shetty added, 'A year after Blink , I'm back. What makes this song special is that it features my guru and my students. Looking forward to seeing Bank of Bhagyalakshmi in theatres soon.
