Yogaraj Bhat's nostalgic kiss to Mungaru Male

It's 12 years since the blockbuster

Mungaru Male

released. The Yogaraj Bhat-directorial changed the way the Kannada film industry was perceived across the country and the world. It also set a benchmark in terms of the amount of money it made at the box office.

Getting nostalgic about the film, Yogaraj tells us, "Mungaru Male is a milestone, which touched not just Kannada audiences, but those across India. I can only wonder about its success as a layman. As the director, I give a sweet, nostalgic kiss to this legendary baby on its 12th birthday."