In the course of time there has been many South Indian filmmakers who have made their mark in Bollywood. The latest director to join this list is Kannada filmmaker Narthan. Acknowledged for his directorial “Mufti” featuring Sriimurali and Shivarajkumar, and “Bhairathi Ranagal” featuring Shivarajkumar, Narthan has proved his mettle in commercial entertainers. As per sources, Narthan is preparing for his Bollywood debut, and reports suggest he is likely to collaborate with National Award-winner Ajay Devgn.
Narthan has started discussions with the actor-filmmaker, and they have already held several meetings. While details are still under wraps, the project is expected to be a straightforward action film. This fits well with Ajay Devgn’s long-standing connect to the genre. Currently, Narthan is focused on the script and is doing extensive work, which has lead to frequent trips to Mumbai.
Narthan has also been associated with a project featuring Yash. While there has been no announcement regarding the same, it is expected to still be on the cards. Nevertheless, the filmmaker appears to have progressed with his Bollywood plans, putting the Ajay Devgn film in the spotlight.
Ajay Devgn is juggling a handful of films, including Drishyam 3, currently under production. He also has Golmaal 5 and Dhamaal 4 at various stages of development.
News Edit KV Raman
