After donning the hero’s hat for several years, Jagapathi Babu had underwent a makeover to character roles only to receive applause from all corners. He now has bagged a major role in a Kannada film. Kannada film Jaguar staring the ex- cheif minster H D Kumaraswamy’s son Nikhil is currently under way. Japathi Babu is doing a crucial role in the film albeit the details are yet to be out. Directed by Mahadev who worked as Rajamouli’s assistant and bankrolled by HD Kumaraswamy, the film will release in both Kannada and Telugu.
Released during Sankranthi early this year, Nagarjuna’s Soggade Chinni Nayana turned out to be a huge blockbuster. Now, the film is all set for a Kannada remake, if reports are to be believed. Apparently, popular Kannada star and filmmaker Upendra is remaking SCN. Upendra is already working on the Kannada remake’s script and he is keen on directing the film. Another interesting thing about this remake is that yesteryear heroine Prema will be teaming up with Upendra after 17 years. Prema will be essaying Ramya Krishna’s role in the Kannada remake. The film is expected to go on floors from July this year.
Soggade Chinni Nayana was one film which brought back king Nagarjuna on top of his game. The film went on to become a huge hit and brought laurels to everyone associated with it. Now, latest reports suggest that Kannada crazy super star Upendra has bought the remake rights of the film. He himself will star and produce in the remake report sources. Reports also reveal that Upendra shelled some hefty amounts to buy the rights from Nagarjuna. Directed by Kalyan Krishna this film had Ramya Krishna and Lavanya as the female leads. Now, only time will tell as to the same heroines will be doing the remake or some new Kannada stars will be roped in to do the honours.
