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.
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.