Sarvabhouma - new film of Shivarajkumar directed by Mahesh Sukhadhare launched

Mahesh Sukhadhare of Sainika fame is all set to kick start his new film Sarvabhouma - a patriotic film having hat trick hero Shivrajkumar in double role. This film based on a captive war prisoner during India Pak war. Shooting for this film was initiated yesterday at Someshwar temple in Bangalore and is scheduled for 30 days' single stretch. Dr. Raj and Smt. Parvatamma were the chief guests. Song recording for Sarvabhoma was started on August 12 at Akash Audio house. Film has eight songs with Hamsakekha's music. All songs are based on nationalism and has an apt tune and tempo to suite the mood.

Story revolves around the father - a war prisoner who comes back from prison after 26 years and the son who struggle to lead life in modern India. Film has everything from patriotism to emotions to love. To support these, there are two heroines. Sukhadhare who wanted to have Vasundara Das in the first role has changed his mind and now has Mayuri in that place. Shipla Shivanand plays the second role. She has acted in two Telugu films and acted in many commercials. This is her debut in Kannada.

Shilpa Shivanand

Shivrajkumar is very happy about his character both as father and son. He thinks it's a real challenge to act as father and son because both roles move in opposite direction. There is nothing common between two characters says Shivanna. When asked who wins the real life battle, he gave a claver answer saying 'Sarvabhouma'!. He is confident enough that people will like both his roles and the film.

Director Sukhadhare who wanted to shoot the film in Pakistan now has changed his mind to create a set resembling the actual one in Pakistan. They met Narayan from Sagar who returned from Pakistan jail after spending his 21 years there as a prisoner. So his bitter experience is going to help the director to bring in realistic touch to the film. Produced by R. Jagadhish, this film has Sukhadhare's story and dialog by B.A. Madhu. Film is expected to hit the screen in January 2004.