Director Hariprasad Jayanna, an associate of Yogaraj Bhat, will be making his directorial debut with a teenage romance. Titled Padavipoorva, which means ‘pre-graduation’, the film will be made under the banner of Yograj Movies, owned by Bhatru.

It will launch a new hero, Prithvi Shamanur. The 18-year-old hails from Davangere and is a model.

The film explores the subject of friendship and romance. The story, set in the late 90s against a college backdrop, is said to revolve around pre-university students.

The makers are yet to zero-in on the rest of the cast. Meanwhile, music director Arjun Janya and cinematographer Santhosh Rai Pathaje have been brought on board.