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The Hindu
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
‘Shodha': Pawan Kumar to play the lead in ZEE5 original Kannada series
After the recently-released series Ayyana Mane, ZEE5 is set for the premiere of another Kannada original series. Titled Shodha, the series will star filmmaker Pawan Kumar (Lucia, U Turn) as the lead. Produced by Karthik Gowda and Yogi G Raj of KRG Studios, the series is directed by Sunil Mysuru of Orchestra Mysuru (2023) fame. Shodha will stream on ZEE5 from August 22, 2025. Pawan, who debuted as a director with the romantic comedy Lifeu Ishtene (2011), said, 'Acting in Shodha has been a completely new journey for me. Coming from writing and directing, stepping in front of the camera challenged me to explore emotions in a new way.' As an actor, Pawan was last seen in a cameo in Bachelor Party (2024), the Rakshit Shetty-produced comedy drama, featuring Diganth, Yogi and Achyuth Kumar. He played a full-fledged in the hit Gaalipata 2 (2022), directed by Yogaraj Bhat. ALSO READ: Karthik Gowda: Kannada cinema lacking in consistency Pawan's last directorial was Dhoomam (2023)starring Fahadh Faasil and produced by Hombale Films of KGF and Kantarafame. The film was a box office failure. Shodha is a comeback project for Pawan, who took a long break from films to pursue farming. He has been credited as the script doctor of Shodha.
Time of India
16-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
My mantra is to stay in the game; big films or small films don't matter: Poornachandra
When I look back on my journey, I feel a sense of pride. Coming from a theatre background, I had promised myself that if I ever entered cinema, it would give me the same high as performing on stage. A decade later, I can say that feeling has never left me,' says Poornachandra Mysore . The actor, who started with a small part in Pawan Kumar's Lucia in 2013, has since drawn acclaim for his performances in films like Popcorn Monkey Tiger, Badava Rascal, Orchestra Mysuru, Daredevil Mustafa, and Maryadhe Prashne. 'I have Ekka and another yet-to-be-announced film. As an actor, the rule I've set for myself is to always be in the game,' shares Poornachandra. Excerpts: 'ONE CAN'T SIT AT HOME WAITING FOR A BIG PROJECT TO ARRIVE TO CATAPULT YOU TO FAME' 'As an actor, it's important to be in circulation and go with the flow. You can't just sit around hoping that a biggie will land in your lap. The process of landing that dream project often involves working in films that appeal to your |aesthetic as an artiste. I can't afford to lose out on meaningful small or medium-budget films by placing blind faith in the arrival of a huge film. Reading, watching, and studying cinema is also part of this process,' he states. 'EVERY ROLE HAS ITS OWN IMPORTANCE' Drawing from his experience in both film and theatre, Poornachandra challenges the conventional notion of leading versus supporting roles. 'It's only in films that we talk about heroes, villains, and supporting actors. In theatre, this concept doesn't exist. Every role has its ghanathey – its own weight and importance. Like a garland, where each flower matters, every character contributes to the whole. I believe films are no different,' he points out. 'Actors like Prakash Raj, Rangayana Raghu, and Irrfan have proven this time and again. Whether playing leads or supporting roles, they've excelled. It's a formula I follow as well. I've done both lead and character roles, but I've never felt insecure. My motive is to show the audience that I can pull off any kind of role,' he states. 'STARDOM BRINGS JOY, AND SO DOES VERSATILITY' 'I've found joy in every role I've played because I've never repeated myself. I'm especially excited about my part in Ekka. When my group is making films — be it Dhananjaya, Shashank, Yogiraj, or Nagabhushan — I simply tell them, 'I want a good role,' and they've always entrusted me with memorable characters. Ultimately, if the soul of the film is intact, everyone wins. And that's what I always root for — as an actor,' says Poornachandra.
