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Shilpa Shetty, Sanjay Dutt join KD team, win hearts in Bengaluru

The team behind the Kannada film KD - The Devil is on a press tour, spanning Mumbai, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kochi, and Bengaluru for the film's anticipated teaser launch, and they're truly winning hearts along the way. From Sanjay Dutt 's heartfelt admiration for South Indian cinema to Shilpa Shetty dancing with V Ravichandran, here are a few moments at the event in the city that stole the spotlight… Shilpa Shetty, who debuted in Kannada cinema alongside V Ravichandran in Preethsod Thappa, joined him on stage in Bengaluru. The duo, set to appear in KD-The Devil, danced to their iconic song Bangaradinda Bannana Thanda. Shilpa also shared her appreciation for V Ravichandran, highlighting his guidance during her initial foray into Kannada cinema: 'My first Kannada film was with Ravi sir, he was the one who taught me how to be a Kannada heroine, because it was very different from Bollywood, and he was the one who gave me the taste of Kannada cinema.' Prem, director of KD, had garnered attention for his remarks on the language controversy surrounding Kamal Haasan's Thug Life, made during the teaser launch for the film, held in Chennai. Responding to this on Saturday, he said, 'Kannada is my mother tongue; I am most comfortable in this language and speak from my heart. While people may continue to discuss it, it does not bother me – I am a mannina maga.' Sharing his admiration for Sanjay Dutt, Prem said, 'It feels surreal to work with Sanjay Dutt. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like You have too much belly fat? (eat this before breakfast) Gut Solution Learn More Undo I used to sell Khal Nayak tickets in black, and now directing him feels like a full circle moment.' Sanjay Dutt drew a parallel between himself and Dhruva Sarja, stating, 'I see the reflection of my younger days in Dhruva. He respects everyone on set, especially the senior actors; I too was like this while working with Amitji and Dilip sahab. He will be a huge star across the nation with KD.