<p>Kannada film ‘Rustum’ which hit the theatres on Friday is making quite a buzz. Director Ravi Varma feels that it is a story that had to be told.<br /><br />The filmmaker says that the actor Shivarajakumar was easy to work with.</p>.<p>Ravi, also a stunt expert, has been working in the industry for 23 years and aspired to direct a film starring Shivarajkumar and Puneet Rajkumar eight years ago.</p>.<p>He details, “But the budget planned overshot what the producer could afford, so the project was canned. Then years later, we started working on ‘Rustum’.”</p>.<p>When asked why he chose Shivarajkumar for the role, he says, “We needed a mature actor to play the character of an IPS officer, who is also family-oriented. We had Shivanna in our mind while working on the script.” </p>.<p>Ravi has worked as an action director in several of Shivarajkumar’s movies including ‘Vajrakaya’, ‘Sathya in Love’ and ‘Kavacha’. </p>.<p>“It is easy to work with Shivanna. He is supportive and encouraging to new filmmakers. He always helps around on the sets and is humble,” he says. </p>.<p>Any challenges you faced while directing the movie? “None. There are several action directors who have directed films, but many assume that such films mostly have action in them. I have always worked on action sequences according to the script, and thus, I am aware of many nuances of directing,” says Ravi.</p>.<p>The film also stars Vivek Oberoi, Shraddha Srinath and Rachita Ram and Mayuri Kyatari in significant roles. It was shot at various cities across India including Pune, Patna and Bengaluru. </p>.<p>He signed Vivek Oberoi for the project because of his Bengaluru connection.</p>.<p>“We wanted someone who could portray the role well, and who would have been a better choice,” notes Ravi. </p>
<p>Kannada film ‘Rustum’ which hit the theatres on Friday is making quite a buzz. Director Ravi Varma feels that it is a story that had to be told.<br /><br />The filmmaker says that the actor Shivarajakumar was easy to work with.</p>.<p>Ravi, also a stunt expert, has been working in the industry for 23 years and aspired to direct a film starring Shivarajkumar and Puneet Rajkumar eight years ago.</p>.<p>He details, “But the budget planned overshot what the producer could afford, so the project was canned. Then years later, we started working on ‘Rustum’.”</p>.<p>When asked why he chose Shivarajkumar for the role, he says, “We needed a mature actor to play the character of an IPS officer, who is also family-oriented. We had Shivanna in our mind while working on the script.” </p>.<p>Ravi has worked as an action director in several of Shivarajkumar’s movies including ‘Vajrakaya’, ‘Sathya in Love’ and ‘Kavacha’. </p>.<p>“It is easy to work with Shivanna. He is supportive and encouraging to new filmmakers. He always helps around on the sets and is humble,” he says. </p>.<p>Any challenges you faced while directing the movie? “None. There are several action directors who have directed films, but many assume that such films mostly have action in them. I have always worked on action sequences according to the script, and thus, I am aware of many nuances of directing,” says Ravi.</p>.<p>The film also stars Vivek Oberoi, Shraddha Srinath and Rachita Ram and Mayuri Kyatari in significant roles. It was shot at various cities across India including Pune, Patna and Bengaluru. </p>.<p>He signed Vivek Oberoi for the project because of his Bengaluru connection.</p>.<p>“We wanted someone who could portray the role well, and who would have been a better choice,” notes Ravi. </p>
