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Kannada Star Shivarajkumar to Debut in Hindi Cinema with Director R Chandru
✍️ Udayavani
🗓 25 Aug 2026, 05:20 AM
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Veteran Kannada actor Shivarajkumar has confirmed his first Hindi film, directed by R Chandru.
Shivarajkumar, a leading figure in Kannada cinema with a career spanning over three decades, announced that he will appear in a Hindi-language film for the first time. The project will be helmed by director R Chandru, known for his work in the South Indian film industry.
The actor, son of legendary Kannada star Dr. Rajkumar, has headlined numerous successful films across Kannada, Tamil and Telugu markets. His entry into Bollywood marks a notable crossover, expanding his reach to a pan‑Indian audience.
R Chandru, who has directed several commercially successful South Indian movies, will be making his debut as a Hindi film director with this venture. Details about the film’s title, cast and release schedule have not been disclosed yet.
Industry insiders anticipate that the collaboration could bridge regional cinema talent with the larger Hindi market, potentially opening doors for more South Indian stars in Bollywood.
The actor, son of legendary Kannada star Dr. Rajkumar, has headlined numerous successful films across Kannada, Tamil and Telugu markets. His entry into Bollywood marks a notable crossover, expanding his reach to a pan‑Indian audience.
R Chandru, who has directed several commercially successful South Indian movies, will be making his debut as a Hindi film director with this venture. Details about the film’s title, cast and release schedule have not been disclosed yet.
Industry insiders anticipate that the collaboration could bridge regional cinema talent with the larger Hindi market, potentially opening doors for more South Indian stars in Bollywood.