The teaser of the Kannada film Devanobba Jadugara was released recently at an event held at Utsava Legacy in Bengaluru. The film is produced under the Khatvanga Studios banner by Balakrishna Shetty, an entrepreneur based in Saudi Arabia. The event was attended by members of the film team and guests from the Kannada film industry. Actor Shwetha Srivastav released the teaser. Director Simple Suni and Bigg Boss fame Huccha Venkat were present at the event and interacted with the media.
Speaking on the occasion, Shwetha Srivastav said she attended the event for director Varun Vasishta, whom she has known since the film Simple Aag Ond Love Story. She stated that Varun had aspired to direct a feature film and that the teaser launch marked the realization of that goal. She wished the team success and expressed hope that more films would be produced under the banner.
Simple Suni and Huccha Venkat extended New Year wishes and conveyed their support for new talent and new attempts in Kannada cinema. Producer Balakrishna Shetty said that despite living abroad for several years, he formed a Kannada association and established an NRI association. He said Varun approached him with the story at a time when his son aspired to become an actor. Keeping his son as the lead in mind, Varun narrated the story. He mentioned that the film began four years ago and that the entire team worked through various challenges. He requested media support for the film.
Director Varun Vasishta said he had been making short films since his college days. He spoke about meeting Sachin through Facebook and later in Udupi, adding that he initially did not know Sachin had acting potential. He said Sudha Belawadi plays an important role in the film and stated that the narrative progresses through multiple characters.
Devanobba Jadugara is set in a fictional town called Kashipura and centers on the life of a lorry driver named Deva. The film is a crime thriller and includes a transgender character. The story focuses on the influence of two key individuals on Deva and how those influences lead to changes in his life, culminating in his final outcome. The director stated that the title reflects the idea that every individual’s life is shaped by divine calculation.
The film was shot over a span of four years, with shooting schedules aligned with the availability of the lead actor and producer during their visits to India. Filming took place in Bengaluru, Tumakuru, and surrounding areas. Post-production is currently in its final stage, and the team plans to release the film soon.
Lead actor Sachin said he became friends with Varun through Facebook and supported him during his early phase as a filmmaker. He said they worked together on short films and that Varun later narrated Devanobba Jadugara after observing his appearance. He requested audiences to watch Kannada films in theatres.
Actress Priya J. Achar said she plays a special role in the film but declined to reveal details about her character. Actor Sudha Belawadi said the film’s title creates curiosity and stated that the director and producer faced challenges during the making of the film. She also requested media support for the project. Other cast members, including Manjunath Gowda, along with members of the technical team, shared their shooting experiences at the event.
Editing for the film is by Vijeeth Chandra, with background music composed by Ritvik Muralidhar. Cinematography is handled by Chetan A. D.I. and Shyam Rao Nagargadde. The teaser of Devanobba Jadugara has been released on the YouTube channel of MRT, a sister concern of Lahari.
