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Rockline Venkatesh joins Nirup Bhandari film Atikaya as police commissioner
Rockline Venkatesh joins Nirup Bhandari film Atikaya as police commissioner
Rockline Venkatesh has joined the cast of the Kannada film Atikaya, starring Nirup Bhandari and Swathishta Krishnan. He will play a police commissioner, a role the makers say is different from his…
Rockline Venkatesh has joined the cast of the Kannada film Atikaya, starring Nirup Bhandari and Swathishta Krishnan. He will play a police commissioner, a role the makers say is different from his earlier appearances in uniform.
Director Nagaraj Peenya said the film draws from real incidents and that the character has been designed with realism in mind. Venkatesh, who is also a producer, was supportive throughout the shoot, he added.
The film, produced by AN Movie Makers and Nihal Movies, is nearing the final leg of its shoot. Much of the filming has taken place in crowded parts of Bengaluru using real locations. Sachin Basrur is composing the music.
Indian Opinion Analysis
Nagaraj Peenya, known for smaller-budget films such as Pade Pade, is stepping into a more ambitious space with Atikaya. The choice to shoot in real Bengaluru locations rather than on sets suggests a production that values authenticity over controlled conditions. For Venkatesh, a seasoned actor and producer, the police commissioner role offers a shift from his more familiar image. The film's real-life inspiration and grounded approach could distinguish it in a crowded Kannada market. A release date has not yet been announced.
Source: cinemaexpress.com
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