Arjun Janya’s multi-starrer film, 45, hits theatres today

Kannada multi-starrer 45, starring Shivarajkumar, Upendra and Raj B Shetty, hits theatres today. The film marks the directorial debut of music composer Arjun Janya and is produced by M Ramesh Reddy under the Suraj Productions banner. About working in the film, Shivarajkumar says, “Arjun narrated the story to me first, and the final film has turned out even better than the narration. Ramesh has produced the film without any compromise. This is not just my film — it is our film. Upendra and Raj have delivered outstanding performances, and Satya Hegde’s cinematography is impressive.” Upendra describes working with his co-stars as joyful. “Producers were once referred to as annadataru (providers), and that truly suits Ramesh. No amount of praise is enough for Arjun’s working style. And Shivarajkumar — there is no comparison; he is unparalleled,” he says. Raj adds, “I thank Shivarajkumar and his family for completing the film despite health challenges.” Ramesh says, “I thank everyone who contribut ed to bringing this pro ject to life. We are releas ing the film across Kar nataka, and the paid pre mieres have received an excellent response, already.”