Veteran actor Devaraj has joined the cast of Run Anthony, the second film of Vinay Rajkumar. Devaraj participated in the shooting from a few days ago and from the looks of the few photos that have been released of the shooting it looks like he plays an investigator.

But it is all speculation as of now. It is the home production of the Rajkumar family under the Vajreshwari Combines and directed by first time director Raghu Shastri. Raghu was an assistant to Bollywood director Anurag Kashyap. Since the shooting of the film began a few weeks ago, the posters of the film have been in big news. Every few days a new poster which had the class of Hollywood film posters was released and it has kept the audience hooked in anticipation about the film. 

The teaser of Vinay Rajakumar's second film 'R The King' was launched at the Chamundeshwari Studio on Bangalore on Thursday. Incidentally, today is not only Vinay Rajakumar's birthday, but Dr Rajakumar's first film 'Bedara Kannappa' was released on the same date 61 years back.

Though the teaser of the film was launched today, the shooting for the film will commence only in August this year.

Vinay Rajakumar says that he doesn't want to disclose what 'R' is and would like to reveal in the film only. 'R in title might be revolution, robin hood, raja and can be anything. But whatever it is, the title is justified' says Vinay Rajakumar.

The shooting for Vinay Rajakumar's second film 'Run Anthony' directed by newcomer Raghu Shastry has completed and the film is likely to be released in the end of May. 'Run Anthony' was launched in the month of December and after nearly 60 days shooting, the film has completed the film with the shooting of the song.

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'Run Anthony' is produced by Parvathamma Rajakumar along with Raghavendra Rajakumar and Guru Rajakumar. Manikanth Kadri is the music director while Manohar Joshi is the cinematographer.

With Siddartha, a new star is born in Sandalwood. Vinay Raghavendra Rajkumar shows potential of being a long-term prospect in the industry and has enough ammunition of talent in dance, fights and acting department to take him far. Coming to the film, it is a romantic comedy that has enough juice to sustain the interest of the youth audience. It follows the tradition of the new genre of romantic films like Bahaddur and Ramachari. Vinay does not ooze charishma but has the charm of a neighbourhood boy. Director Prakash has taken great care in the story department and creates some good characters to pep it up. He picks up Vinay's raw potential and moulds it to the requirement.

The story is about Siddartha who is a carefree but studious youth who brings a smile on anyone. He has love at first sight and with his charm manages to win the love of the girl and trust of her parents. Everything is happy but Sid realises that commitment to the girl has made him lose out on the fun with his friends. He takes a 20-day break from her to have one long party. But these 20 days creates a big rift between the couple. How Sid manages to repair the relationship and get the girl back forms the rest of the story.

Prakash proves that a love story is the ultimate box office draw. Apart from Vinay the characters of Achyuth and others steal the show. Music by Harikrishna complements the soft lyrics of Jayanth Kaikini. The film grows on the audience and it could well go on to be a huge success. The director has crafted a well-meaning and beautiful film. The screenplay allows deft handling of the technical departments like cinematography and editing. Go take a break from work and enjoy the new kid on the block.

Raghavendra Rajkumar - This name definitely doesn't need an introduction. Everybody knows who Raghavendra Rajkumar is. Son of legendary Kannada matinee idol Dr. Rajkumar, Raghavendra Rajkumar ruled as Kannada film industry’s Super Star in the 90s! He might have stopped acting now, but he hasn’t stepped out of the industry, which he ruled once. Being one of the three sons of Kannada Industry’s one and only legendary actor Dr. Rajkumar, he has played an important support in shaping his younger brother Puneet Rajkumar's career, he has also set himself as the best role model example for his son Vinay Rajkumar, whom the industry is hoping to be the next Super Star!

Raghavendra Rajkumar has been looking after Kannada Industry’s leading production house ‘Sri Vajreshwari combines’, which was established by Mrs. Parvathamma Rajkumar, which every actor or aspiring artist dreams of to work with.

Being a successful son, star, brother and father, he is now busy with his son Vinay Rajkumar’s new flick Siddhartha - give me a break!!. Vinay Rajkumar has a powerful cinema background. Born with a golden spoon it cannot go without saying that he is blessed with good looks too. The acting skills has come to him naturally by blood through his father and grandfather.

Despite the hereditary talent Raghavendra Rajkumar has made sure to take care of what has to be done professionally for his son. Vinay Rajkumar is being introduced to the industry through his debut movie “Siddhartha”, which needless to say is no less than an established super star’s movie. From the film's banner to director, casting, locations and music. His first movie looks very promising and from the initial reactions, seems to be setting a new trend in the Kannada film industry.Though Vinay Rajkumar is being introduced to cinema industry as a debutant now, this is not the first time he is facing the camera. He was seen as a child artist with his legendary grandfather Rajkumar in one of his blockbuster movies Odahuttidavaru and Aakasmika. With his father Ragavendra Rajkumar, he was seen in Anuragada Alegalu, and with his uncle Super Star Shiva Rajkumar in Om and Hrudaya Hrudaya.Hailing from a house full of superstars, the Kannada industry’s 'First Family', latest star has everything a girl dreams of. Like his Super Star dad now producer Raghavendra, we wish all the best for debutant Vinay Rajkumar to be the industry’s next Super Star

(Article by Saraswathi)

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