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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.
The Hindu
09-06-2025
- Sport
- The Hindu
Cheluvarayaswamy hands over compensation to mother of stampede victim
Minister in charge of Mandya district N. Cheluvarayaswamy visited the house of Poornachandra from Rayasamudra in K.R. Pet taluk who died in the recent stampede outside M. Chinnaswamy stadium in Bengaluru and handed over a cheque of ₹25 lakh to the mother of the deceased. He was accompanied by MLA for K.R. Pet H.T. Manju and Deputy Commissioner Kumar. The 26-year-old Poornachandra was among the eleven persons who died in the stampede on June 4 during the function, organised to felicitate Royal Challengers of Bengaluru after their maiden victory in the IPL 2025.
Time of India
08-06-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
B'luru stampede: Minister hands over Rs 25L cheque to victim's kin
Mandya: Mandya district minister N Cheluvarayaswamy on Sunday handed over a cheque for Rs 25 lakh to the next of kin of a youth who was killed in the Bengaluru stampede. He visited Poornachandra's house at Rayasamudra in KR Pete taluk and handed over the compensation cheque to his mother. The youth died during the RCB victory celebration held in Bengaluru. KR Pete MLA HT Manju and deputy commissioner Kumara accompanied the minister. Poornachandra, 28, the only son of Chandru and Kanthamma, was in Bengaluru on June 4 to meet a prospective bride — a visit that ended in unimaginable tragedy. The body was brought back to his hometown in KR Pet in the early hours of June 5, and his final rites were performed at the family's farmland in Rayasamudra village.
New Indian Express
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New Indian Express
A donkey leads the way in Siddu Poornachandra's Puttannana Katthe
Director Siddu Poornachandra, known for films like Daari Yavudayya Vaikunthakke, Brahmakamala, and Taarini, has unveiled his next feature, Puttannana Katthe. And no, this isn't your typical tale of heroism—this time, it's a donkey (katthe) taking centre stage. 'Move over, dogs, I have found a hero in a humble donkey,' says the director, setting the tone for this refreshingly unique narrative. The first-look poster, released, showcases the donkey in the poster—a creative choice the team calls both symbolic and significant. Speaking about what sparked the idea, Poornachandra shared, 'Everyone makes films about dogs—so I thought, why not tell a story through a katthe (donkey)? That's when the idea for this film truly came alive.'
