As Shivanna turns 63, filmmakers release actor's many avatars from his films
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Deccan Herald
12-07-2025
- Deccan Herald
As Shivanna turns 63, filmmakers release actor's many avatars from his films
666 Operation Dream Theatre: Directed by Hemanth M Rao, the retro spy thriller also stars Daali Dhananjaya. The team will begin shooting this month and is set for a 2026 release.
The Hindu
12-07-2025
- The Hindu
‘666 Operation Dream Theatre': Shivarajkumar embraces the retro style in Hemanth M Rao's film
The makers of 666 Operation Dream Theatre have released a second-look poster of Shivarajkumar from the movie on the occasion of the actor's birthday. The Kannada movie is directed by Hemanth M Rao and stars Dhananjaya in the lead role. In his first look from the movie, Shivarajkumar was in an intense mode. With a sharp moustache and slicked-back hair, the Kannada superstar appeared in a dark suit. The second look portrays Shivarajkumar in a white retro suit, pointing a pistol. 'The Maze is his playground. The Theatre King. Wishing our legend, our beloved @NimmaShivanna a very happy birthday. What a feeling to direct you, sir,' Hemanth wrote on X (formerly Twitter). The Maze is his playground, The Theatre King!! Wishing Our legend, our beloved @NimmaShivanna a very happy birthday. What a feeling to be directing you sir. ❤️❤️ #666OperationDreamTheatre# — Hemanth M Rao (@hemanthrao11) July 12, 2025 The posters of Shivarajkumar seem like a nod to his father, Dr Rajkumar's classic CID 999 spy thrillers. Last month, the makers had released the first look of Dhananjaya. The movie is likely to be a blend of crime, action and science-fiction, though details of the plot are yet to be announced. 'The film promises to be a gripping cinematic experience blending intensity with layered narratives, set in a 70s-inspired style, and carrying the signature of Hemanth's craft,' the makers had said in a release. ALSO READ:'666 Operation Dream Theatre': Daali Dhananjaya, Shivarajkumar to star in Hemanth M Rao's next 666 Operation Dream Theatre is produced by Dr Vaishak J Gowda under his Vaishak J Films banner. Charan Raj is the music composer while Advaitha Gurumurthy is the cinematographer. Vishwas Kashyap is the art director.
Pink Villa
12-07-2025
- Pink Villa
Peddi: Ram Charan unveils Shiva Rajkumar's first look as Gournaidu from sports actioner, ‘Honoured to be sharing screen…'
Peddi, starring Ram Charan in the lead role, is slated to release in theaters on March 27, 2026. The upcoming movie features Shiva Rajkumar playing a supporting character, and the makers unveiled his first look for his 63rd birthday. Ram Charan wishes Shiva Rajkumar on his 63rd birthday Ram Charan took to his social media handle to share the first look of Shiva Rajkumar from Peddi. Unveiling the Kannada superstar's character, the actor said, 'Happy Birthday Shiva Rajkumar garu !! GOURNAIDU will be celebrated and loved. Honoured to be sharing screen with you in #Peddi.' Here's the official post by Ram Charan: For those unaware, Shiva Rajkumar is celebrating his 63rd birthday on July 12, 2025. The Kannada superstar, who has led an illustrious career in cinema, will be appearing alongside the RRR actor for the first time. Talking about Shiva Rajkumar's work, the actor will next be appearing in the lead role for the movie 666 Operation Dream Theatre. The upcoming drama thriller is helmed by Sapta Sagaradaache Ello director Hemanth M Rao. The film, which has Daali Dhananjaya in the co-lead, is said to be an epic journey featuring Shiva Rajkumar as an old-school spy within a retro setup. Here's the latest look from 666 Operation Dream Theatre About Peddi Peddi is an upcoming sports action drama, directed by Buchi Babu Sana. The film starring Ram Charan in the lead role features him as a cricket maverick in a village-based flick. With Shiva Rajkumar in a supporting role, the film features Janhvi Kapoor, Divyendu Sharma, Jagapathi Babu, and many more in key roles. Moreover, the movie's musical tracks and background scores will be crafted by AR Rahman. Coming to Ram Charan's work front, the actor was last seen in a lead role for director Shankar's Game Changer. The political action drama featured the story of Ram Nandhan, an IAS officer who tries to reform the political system of his state. With Charan in the lead, the flick had Kiara Advani, SJ Suryah, Srikanth, Jayaram, Anjali, and many more in key roles. Moving ahead, following the shoot of Peddi, the actor is next set to join hands with director Sukumar for the tentatively titled RC17.
