This story is from June 30, 2009

200th film for Vishnuvardhan

Aptharakshaka, despite some confusion over the numbers, is considered Vishnuvardhan’s 200th film. He talks to BT about the milestone.....
200th film for Vishnuvardhan
The Saahasa Simha is back and it���s his film No. 200. Vishnuvardhan was shuttling between Mysore and Melkote shooting for Aptharakshaka, the sequel to Apthamitra, the hit film by P Vasu.
There���s quite a bit of travelling, but I���m enjoying it,��� says the talented actor. I don���t really know whether I���ve hit the 200 mark,��� he says. ���It���s a bit like a cricket decision that���s been left to the third umpire.
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Some say I���ve already completed my 200th film, while others say I���m one short; yet others others consider Apthamitra my 200th,��� he says.
For me, it���s enough if Aptharakshaka is a success that���s celebrated by everyone who���s been with me during the 37 years of my career. This film is for those who���ve been with me during good times and bad,��� he says.
Some 80 per cent of the shooting for Aptharakshaka is complete. ���And the film is turning out very well,��� says Vishnuvardhan, adding, ���Those who���ve watched Apthamitra will certainly want to see the sequel and those who���ve not seen Apthamitra will go back and watch the first part when they watch Aptharakshaka.
According to Vishnuvardhan, Apthamitra was an unexpected hit, and now there are a lot of expectations from Aptharakshaka. ���And that���s a bit scary,��� he says. ���But Vasu is doing a great job and we���ve done everything to make the sequel as good as the original,��� he says.
The actor himself is looking better with every film. ���It���s all in the eyes of the beholder.��� he says. ���Of course, if anyone thinks I���m looking the worse for wear I���d like to hear about that, too,��� he laughs.
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