Chandu Gowda signs up for an action-oriented film

Chandu Gowda, who is known for his work on Kannada and Telugu television, is back to following another major passion: movies. His upcoming film will be his fourth celluloid outing and one which sees him playing lead - a small-town boy who gets into rowdism.

Titled Barbarika, the film is being directed by Shandilya who used to previously assist director KV Raju. "The film is a high-intensity, big budget one and will be a bi-lingual that will be made in Kannada and Telugu. Since my Telugu serial Trinayani is popular, the team felt it makes sense to make the movie in that language too," shares Chandu. The film sees him performing full-fledged action scenes for the first time. "It's the trajectory of a small-town boy who is a don's henchman and his life story," shares the actor.
While Chandu says that the concept may not be new, it is the back story that will set this story apart. "There are many movies that have captured the audience's attention with their unique screenplay; that's what we will do with Barbarika, too," he tells us. The title is a reference from the Mahabharata in which Barbarika is the son of Ghatotkacha. "When you watch the film, you will realise why we used this name," says Chandu.