The emotional bond that director Nanda Kishore and actor Dhruva Sarja shared with the late Ambareesh, will be highlighted in their upcoming film, Pogaru. In a fight sequence, Dhruva will stand next to a statue of the veteran actor.

Sharing a picture on Twitter, Dhruva wrote: "Ambareesh mama had visited the sets of Pogaru during the first schedule. He blessed and supported us. He will remain with us forever."

The director says that the statue holds a lot of relevance in the film, details of which cannot be revealed at present. He adds that Ambareesh holds a special place in his heart and the film is a dedication to the Rebel Star. "We had him on the sets of Pogaru once when we were shooting the school sequences with Dhruva. Those moments with him are unforgettable." 

Produced by BK Gangadhar, this is the second film of the director and producer after Adhyaksya.