The stalwart from ‘Dodmane’ Dr. Shivarajakumar is all set for the release of his 126th film, titled ‘Ghost,’ which has evoked a wave of nostalgia in him. He shared these sentiments while addressing the media during a promotional event at his residence.
In ‘Ghost,’ Dr. Shivarajakumar portrays three distinct characters, with one of them taking him back to the days of his debut film, ‘Anand.’ The film also showcases technical excellence that harks back to work done 36 years ago in Iran. Director Srinivas MG adeptly guided the technical team to recreate the appearance of Shivarajakumar from his early days in the film industry.
When it came to applying makeup to achieve his early look, Dr. Shivarajakumar encountered minimal challenges and expressed his enjoyment of the entire transformation process, flashing a smile.
As he watched images from his earlier days in the film’s trailer, Dr. Shivarajakumar couldn’t help but become emotional. He fondly remembered his mother, Dr. Parvathamma Rajakumar, who introduced him to acting in 1987 through ‘Anand.’ He expressed his regrets that she couldn’t witness his younger self in ‘Ghost’ due to her absence.
In a first-time collaboration, Dr. Shivarajakumar shares the screen with two prominent actors: Anupam Kher from Hindi cinema and Jayaram from Malayalam films. He expressed his admiration for Anupam Kher, considering him one of the finest actors in the country.
‘Ghost’ is a 2-hour and 10-minute thriller. Dr. Shivarajakumar readily agreed to the project after hearing the story from MG Srinivas, emphasizing his commitment to completing the shoot in a consecutive 15 to 20-day schedule. He credits the film’s direction to Srinivas, highlighting the director’s vision.
The film addresses a specific theme, with Dr. Shivarajakumar’s character advocating for the system. The nonlinear narrative leads to perplexing situations, and the film deviates from the typical elements of romance, dance, and song. It marks an entirely fresh endeavor in Dr. Shivarajakumar’s career. He hopes that ‘Ghost’ will bring joy to the audience during the Dasara festival, emphasizing support for Kannada films amid the release of films in other languages.
Dr. Shivarajakumar kept his dialogues concise, commending dialogue writer Prasanna VM for crafting precise and remarkable one-liners for the film.
Additionally, Dr. Shivarajakumar praised cinematographer Mahendra Simmha for his captivating work. He humorously referred to the film as having four ‘S’s – himself, director Srinivas, producer Sandesh, and cinematographer Simmha.
