Sapta Saagaralu Daati director Hemanth Rao's next Bhairavana Kone Paata

Hemanth Rao, a famous filmmaker from Kannada has announced his latest project Bhairavana Kone Paata. Initially rumored as a science fiction thriller, recent developments have shown that this film will be made as a period drama.

The leading role will be played by Kannada cinema icon Shiva Rajkumar. The rest of the cast has been kept under wraps for now. The production is handled by Vaishak J Films who promise high production values and an engaging story.

Hemanth Rao is known for his own unique style of storytelling. In 2016 he began his directorial and screenwriting career with the critically acclaimed ‘Godhi Banna Sadharana Mykattu’. He also gained repute as an original filmmaker after collaborating on creating the script of the Bollywood hit Andhadhun. One can recall his potential in Sapta Saagaradaache Ello-Side A & B, melancholic romance that captivated India.

Rao is planning to showcase Shiva Rajkumar in a different shade with Bhairavana Kone Paata. It has been described as an action-packed period drama and is expected to be one of the biggest releases of 2025. Telling about his thrill at working with the seasoned actor, Rao commented, It’s tough for him (Shivarajkumar) to do a film because he has acted in more than 120 films. He has played different characters. But I can assure you that this movie will see Shivanna in a new role.

Bhairavana Kone Paata is not limited only to Kannada audiences. There are plans for its multilingual release which includes Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam versions thereby increasing its reach across South India.

As Hemanth Rao prepares for this audacious project, fans are eagerly waiting to see how he will breathe life into the historical narrative with Shiva Rajkumar leading the cast. Bhairavana Kone Paata combines elements of action, history and Rao's signature storytelling style.