A new film starring Chiranjeevi Sarja and produced by senior production manager Shivarjun was launched in April. Though the shooting of the film started, the film was not titled. Now the film has been titled as 'Shivarjuna'.

'Shivarjuna' is an action cum family entertainer. Naveen Reddy has written the story and screenplay for the film. The film started without a title and after much discussions, the team has zeroed in the title as 'Shivarjuna'. One of the highlights is, the producer's name is also Shivarjun and the producer's name has been kept as the title. 

'Shivarjuna' is being directed by Shiva Tejas who had earlier directed 'Male', 'Dhairyam' and 'Loud Speaker'. H C Venu is the cameraman, while Sadhu Rithwik has composed the music. The film stars Chiranjeevi Sarja, Akshatha, Amrutha, Tara, Sadhu Kokila, Dinesh Mangalore and others.

A father directing his own son/daughter or father/mother acting alongside their own son/daughter in a same movie is not a new thing in the film industry, but a father and his son, both working as music director in a movie is a first of its kind in the Kannada film industry.

Well, Shivarjuna film starring Chiranjeevi Sarja in the lead is a witness to one such phenomena wherein the versatile composer Sadhu Kokila has scored the music for the film while his son Suraag has done the background score for it. Suraag has already made his debut as an independent composer for the film Athiratha.

The film is directed by Shiva Tejas who had previously done Dhairyam. Produced by Manjula Shivarjuna, the film features Chiranjeevi Sarja, Akshata, Amrutha, Avinash, Kuri Prathap, Sadhu Kokila, Thara and others are in the lead.

Yuva Samrat Chiranjeevi Sarja returns with his next - Shuvarjuna, which is all set to hit the screens from March 12. Directed by Shiva Tejas, the movie is produced by the popular filmmaker Shivarjuna, who has been working in the Kannada film industry in various departments for over three decades.

The film team had recently released the trailer on the occasion of Shivaratri wherein the team felicitated at least six persons who have been working right from pasting the film posters, to working as light men and as theater technicians among st others.

Talking about his next film Shivarjuna, Chiranjeevi Sarja said that it is a pakka commercial entertainer, and is happy to have been associated with the film produced by Shivarjuna uncle. Actress turned Tara will be seen in a special role along with her son for the first time, and coincidentally the film is filmed by her better half and cinematographer Venu.

Comedian Shivaraj K R Pet will be seen alongside Nayana in Shivarjuna. Chiranjeevi will be seen opposite Amrutha with Akshata in leading roles. 

Senior production manager Shivarjun has turned producer with a new film starring Chiranjeevi Sarja. The untitled film was launched recently at the Gavigangadhareshwara Swamy Temple in Bangalore.

The launch was attended by many personalities from the film industry. While, Umesh Gupta sounded the clap for the first shot, Dhruva Sarja switched on the camera. Meghana Raj, Arjun Sarja's mother Lakshmidevamma, Tara and others were present at the occasion.

'Production No 1' is being directed by Shiva Tejas who had earlier directed 'Male', 'Dhairyam' and 'Loud Speaker'. H C Venu is the cameraman, while Sadhu Kokila's son Surag is the music director. The film stars Chiranjeevi Sarja, Akshatha, Amrutha, Tara, Sadhu Kokila, Dinesh Mangalore and others.

Producer Shivarjun of Nischitha Combines who recently released 'Shivarjuna' starring Chiranjeevi Sarja, Kishore, Tara, Amrutha Iyengar, Sadhu Kokila and others, has written to Karnataka Film Chamber of Commerce (KFCC) requesting the film body to intervene for the continued screening of his movie in all theatres where it was initially released on March 12.

The producer expresses that due to the State Government's order to temporarily ban the screening of movies in theatres has resulted in huge loss for him. 

"I, hereby request you to intervene writing to all exhibitors wherein Shivarjuna was initially released in respective theatres on March 12 to continue screening of the movie after the ban is lifted. Also, I request you to write to all newspapers and television media concerned to facilitate the publicity of the movie when the movie releases again after the ban on screening movies is lifted," states the producer.

The movie released to rave reviews for being a pakka commercial entertainer packed with some great performances.

Yuva Samrat Chiranjeevi Sarja who is set to hit an hat-trick with Shivarjuna after Khaki and Aadya,  returns for his third release in 2020.

Directed by Shiva Tejas of the fame of Male, Dhairyam and Loud Speaker, the film is an out and out entertainer with huge line of star cast from the Tara including a host of comedians from Sadhu Kokila, Shivraj K R Pete and Nayana in it.

"Despite being high on action, Shivarjuna is a paisa vasool commercial entertainment, which is tailor made for all kinds of audiences," Chiranjeevi said while Amrutha Iyengar, the lead actress shares that her role is that of a bold one.

The songs composed by Surag Kokila, son of Sadhu Kokila has been trending since the release of two songs including the one sung by the actress and wife of Chiranjeevi Sarja, Meghana Raj. Yogaraj Bhat, Kaviraj and Nagendra Prasad has penned the songs for the movie, which is hitting the screens from March 12.

Yuva Samrat Chiranjeevi Sarja returns with his third venture for the year with yet another commercial potboiler with the only purpose, which is to entertain the audience. Produced by Manjula Shivarjun, the venture is spearheaded by well known senior production manager in Sandalwood for decades, Shivarjun. It is directed by Shiva Tejass.

As the makers say that Shivarjuna has nothing different but is made with a sole object to cater to the audience who love simple films which are high on family drama with sufficient action and comedy packed in it.

Talking about the story, it is about the heads of two villages, who are at loggerheads and blood thirsty against each other. The first half is jam-packed with humour mainly starring Sadhu Kokila as an Ayuverdic doctor. Apart from his onscreen charm, he has even done the background music while his son Surag composing the songs for this one.

Chiranjeevi Sarja plays his yet another new avatar, steering the show along with a huge cast of actors for a fun ride including K R Pete Shivaraj, Nayana and Amrutha Iyengar. In fact, it is Amrutha's third release for the year too.

Avinash and Ravi Kishan, as the two village heads does justice to the characters and whereas Thara and her son give the story a family spin to the drama. All in all, the simple story with good amount of commercial elements makes Shivarjuna a great watch for an enjoyable entertainment on the big screen. 

Popular actress, politician Tara and cinematographer Venu's son Srikrishna is set to make his debut as a child artiste in the film starring Chiranjeevi Sarja.

Srikrishna will be seen in the film Shivarjuna, for which he has dubbed his own voice for the character he plays in it. Shivarjuna is being produced by MB Manjula under Nischitha combines, and directed by Shiv Tej featuring Chiranjeevi Sarja, Ravi Kishan, Sadhu Kokila and others.

Several sons and daughters of popular actors and filmmakers have made their debut as child artists in the recent past which includes the son Challenging Star Darshan, Rakshita and Prem, Nenapirali Prem, and daughters of Golden star Ganesh and Real star Upendra. Duniya Vijay's son Samrat is also set to make his debut in Kushti.

ಚಿರಂಜೀವಿ ಸರ್ಜಾ, ತಾನ್ಯಾ ಹೋಪ್ ನಟನೆಯ, ಶಿವತೇಜ ನಿರ್ದೇಶನದ ಹೊಸ ಸಿನಿಮಾಗೆ ಟೈಟಲ್ ಫಿಕ್ಸ್ ಆಗಿದೆ. ಶಿವಾರ್ಜುನ ಅನ್ನೋದು ಸಿನಿಮಾ ಟೈಟಲ್ಲು. ಈ ಶಿವಾರ್ಜುನ್ ಚಿತ್ರಕ್ಕೆ ಎಂ.ಬಿ.ಮಂಜುಳಾ ಶಿವಾರ್ಜುನ್ ನಿರ್ಮಾಪಕರು. ಅವರ ಹೆಸರನ್ನೇ ಚಿತ್ರದ ಟೈಟಲ್ ಮಾಡಲಾಗಿದೆ.

ಅಫ್‍ಕೋರ್ಸ್.. ಚಿತ್ರದ ಟೈಟಲ್‍ನಲ್ಲಿ ಫೋರ್ಸ್ ಇದೆ. ಚಿತ್ರಕ್ಕೆ ಶಿವತೇ ಕಥೆ, ಚಿತ್ರಕಥೆ ಬರೆದಿದ್ದಾರೆ. 

ಶಿವಾರ್ಜುನ, ಚಿರಂಜೀವಿ ಸರ್ಜಾ ಅಭಿನಯದ ಹೊಸ ಸಿನಿಮಾ. ಈ ಚಿತ್ರಕ್ಕೆ ನಿರ್ಮಾಪಕ ಶಿವಾರ್ಜುನ್ ಮತ್ತು ಮಂಜುಳಾ ಶಿವಾರ್ಜುನ್. ನಿರ್ಮಾಪಕರ ಹೆಸರೇ ಚಿತ್ರದ ಟೈಟಲ್ ಎನ್ನುವುದು ವಿಶೇಷ. ಅರ್ಜುನ್ ಸರ್ಜಾ ಅವರ ಜೊತೆಯಲ್ಲಿಯೇ ಇದ್ದ, ನಿರ್ಮಾಣ ನಿರ್ವಾಹಕರಾಗಿ ಕೆಲಸ ಮಾಡಿ ಅನುಭವ ಇರುವ ಶಿವಾರ್ಜುನ್, ಈ ಚಿತ್ರದ ಮೂಲಕ ನಿರ್ಮಾಪಕರಾಗುತ್ತಿದ್ದಾರೆ.

ಚಿರಂಜೀವಿ ಸರ್ಜಾ ಜೊತೆ ಮೂವರು ನಾಯಕಿಯರಿದ್ದಾರೆ. ಅಕ್ಷತಾ, ಅಕ್ಷಿತಾ ಮತ್ತು ಅಮೃತಾ. ತಾರಾ, ಸಾಧುಕೋಕಿಲ, ಕಿಶೋರ್, ನಯನಾ ಸೇರಿದಂತೆ ದೊಡ್ಡ ತಾರಾಗಣವೇ ಚಿತ್ರದಲ್ಲಿದೆ. ಶಿವತೇಜಸ್ ನಿರ್ದೇಶನದ ಚಿತ್ರಕ್ಕೆ ಸಾಧುಕೋಕಿಲ ಪುತ್ರ ಸುರಾಗ್ ಕೋಕಿಲ ಸಂಗೀತ ನೀಡಿದ್ದಾರೆ.

ಚಿತ್ರದ ಟ್ರೇಲರ್‍ನ್ನು ಧ್ರುವ ಸರ್ಜಾ ರಿಲೀಸ್ ಮಾಡಿ, ಅಣ್ಣನ ಚಿತ್ರಕ್ಕೆ ಶುಭ ಕೋರಿದ್ದಾರೆ.

ಶಿವಾರ್ಜುನ ಚಿತ್ರದ ಟ್ರೇಲರ್ ನೋಡಿದವರಿಗೆ ಇದೊಂದು ಆ್ಯಕ್ಷನ್ ಥ್ರಿಲ್ಲರ್ ಎನ್ನುವುದು ಗೊತ್ತಾಗಿರುತ್ತೆ. ಆದರೆ ಈ ಚಿತ್ರದ ನಾಯಕಿ ಇದ್ದಾಳಲ್ಲ.. ಆಕೆಯ ಕ್ಯಾರೆಕ್ಟರ್ ಹೀರೋ ಪಾತ್ರಕ್ಕಿಂತ ರಗಡ್ ಆಗಿದೆಯಂತೆ.

ನಾನೊಬ್ಬಳು ಬಜಾರಿ. ಹಳ್ಳಿ ಹುಡುಗಿ. ಲಂಗ ದಾಣಿ ಹಾಕ್ಕೊಂಡು ಬೀಡಿ ಸೇದ್ಕೊಂಡು ಓಡಾಡುವ ಪಾತ್ರ.

ಯಾರೇನೇ ಹೇಳಿದ್ರೂ ಡೋಂಟ್ ಕೇರ್ ಅನ್ನೋ ಸ್ವಭಾವ ನನ್ನದು. ಆಡಿಯನ್ಸ್‍ಗೆ ಸಖತ್ ಮಜಾ ಕೊಡುತ್ತೆ ಅನ್ನೋ ಕಾನ್ಫಿಡೆನ್ಸ್ ಕೊಡ್ತಾರೆ ನಾಯಕಿ ಅಮೃತಾ.

ಚಿರಂಜೀವಿ ಸರ್ಜಾ ಹೀರೋ ಆಗಿರುವ ಚಿತ್ರದಲ್ಲಿ ಅವರಿಗೂ ಎರಡು ಕ್ಯಾರೆಕ್ಟರ್ ಇದೆಯಂತೆ. ಶಿವನೇ ಬೇರೆ.. ಅರ್ಜುನನೇ ಬೇರೆ.. ಇನ್ನು ಚಿತ್ರದ ಡೈರೆಕ್ಟರ್ ಶಿವತೇಜಸ್. ಚಿತ್ರದ ನಿರ್ಮಾಪಕರ ಹೆಸರೂ ಶಿವಾರ್ಜುನ್. ಒಟ್ಟಿನಲ್ಲಿ ಶಿವಾರ್ಜುನ ಚಿತ್ರದಲ್ಲಿ ಶಿವತಾಂಡವ..

ಕೆಮ್ ಬಂದ್ರೆ ಕೆಮ್‍ಬೇಕು.. ಕೋಲ್ಡ್ ಆದ್ರೆ ಸೀನ್ಬೇಕು..

ಅದು ಬೇಕು.. ಇದು ಬೇಕು.. ಇಷ್ಟೇನೇ ಈ ಬದುಕು..

ಹಂಗಾದ್ರೆ ಬದುಕೋಕೆ ಏನ್ ಬೇಕು..

ಒಂದ್ ತಟ್ಟೆ.. ಒಂದ್ ಚೊಂಬು..

ಒಂದ್ ಚಾಪೆ.. ಒಂದ್ ದಿಂಬು..

ಒಂದ್ ಮುದ್ದೆ.. ಒಂದ್ ನಿದ್ದೆ..

ಒಂದ್ ಗೂಡು.. ಒಂದ್ ಹಾಡು..

ಇಷ್ಟೆಲ್ಲ ವೇದಾಂತದ ಸಾಹಿತ್ಯ ಬರೆದಿರುವುದು ನಾಗೇಂದ್ರ ಪ್ರಸಾದ್. ಹಾಡಿಗೆ ಭರ್ಜರಿ ಮ್ಯೂಸಿಕ್ ಕೊಟ್ಟಿರೋದು ಸಾಧು ಕೋಕಿಲ ಪುತ್ರ ಸುರಾಗ್ ಕೋಕಿಲ. ಶಿವತೇಜಸ್ ನಿರ್ದೇಶನದ ಶಿವಾರ್ಜುನ ಚಿತ್ರದ ಹಾಡಿದು. ಹಕುನಾ ಮಟಾಟಾ ಸಾಂಗ್ ಎಂದೇ ಫೇಮಸ್ ಆಗಿರೋ ಹಾಡು ಸಿಕ್ಕಾಪಟ್ಟೆ ಹಿಟ್ಟು.

ಚಿರಂಜೀವಿ ಸರ್ಜಾ, ಅಮೃತಾ ಅಯ್ಯಂಗಾರ್, ಸಾಧುಕೋಕಿಲ, ತಾರಾ, ಕಿಶೋರ್ ನಟಿಸಿರುವ ಚಿತ್ರ ಮಾರ್ಚ್ ತಿಂಗಳಲ್ಲಿಯೇ ರಿಲೀಸ್ ಆಗುತ್ತಿದೆ. ಎಂ.ಬಿ.ಮಂಜುಳಾ ನಿರ್ಮಾಣದ ಶಿವಾರ್ಜುನ ಚಿತ್ರ, ಚೆಂದದ ಕಥೆಯೊಂದಿಗೆ ಪ್ರೇಕ್ಷಕರ ಎದುರು ಬರುತ್ತಿದೆ.