Abhishek Shetty, the director known for feel-good films like Nam Gani B.Com Pass and Gajanana and Gang, is now bringing a fresh comedic touch to the screen with his third directorial, Aaram Aravinda Swamy. However, he had his doubts when Aniissh expressed interest in a subject centred around comedy,” admits Abhishek. “Aniissh and I have different sense of humour; mine is more subtle. When I first saw Aniissh, he seemed very serious, an introverted, intense character. But as we went through the process, I realised he had real humour within him, and he brought something unexpected. He gave us an extra dose of comedy, more than I expected. He’s more Aaram Aravinda Swamy than Aniissh, and I have no regrets about giving him the responsibility of the lead role instead of taking it myself.”

What started as a small-scale project soon transformed into something much bigger with Aniissh on board. “With Aniissh’s involvement, the film became a much bigger canvas. And joining him in this journey were Shreekanth Prasanna and Prashant Reddy who had full confidence in me. Their belief in the project helped turn it into something much more substantial," says Abhishek.

The filmmaker goes on to add, "The film, which started with modest expectations, is now shaping up to be a promising entertainer, and going by the reaction of some who got to watch the film, I am excited about the outcome, especially with the unexpected on-screen persona that Aniissh brought to the role."