Ashu Bedra, the producer of serials like Radha Kalyana and Sarpa Sambanda, made his debut as a producer for the big screen with Simpleagi Innondu Love Story. 

Ashu, who took to acting with Aravind Shashtry’s Alidu Ulidavaru, is now getting ready for his second outing. The film, to be made under Honaria productions, will begin from September 14, a day after Ganesha habba. 

Titled Ranga Mandira, it is directed by Shahuraj Shinde, who has previously directed Darshan’s films, Snehana Preethina and Arjun. Interestingly, he is helming a project after a break of 8 years. Along with Ashu, Praveen of Churi Katte fame will also be seen in the lead role.

Ranga Mandira, which has an ensemble cast, features three heroines. While Sruthi Prakash and Anupama Gowda are said to have come on board, the search is on for the third heroine. With Telugu actor Suman, Rangayana Raghu and Achyuth Kumar part of the cast, the film will have Jassie Gift scoring the music.