The makers of Shivarajkumar’s next, directed by Ravi Arasu, are yet to finalise the female lead for the project. Ravi Arasu has previously helmed Tamil films like Ayngaran and Eetti.

While there were reports that Pranitha will be starring opposite Shivakumar in this film, sources suggest that it is not true. A member from the production house, Sathya Jyothi Films, tells Cinema Express that they are still considering a few actors, but none of them have been confirmed so far for the film.

“Pranitha is among the actors who have been approached by us, but we are yet to finalise anyone. An official announcement about the heroine to be paired opposite Shivarajkumar, as well as the rest of the cast and technicians, will be made soon. This will be done only after the release of Shivarajkumar’s upcoming film, Ayushman Bhava,” the source adds.

The yet-to-be-titled Shivanna-starrer, produced by TG Thyagarajan of Viswasam fame, will be a cop-based revenge drama. The team plans to start the shooting in February next year.

Shivanna is now waiting for the release of Ayushman Bhava, which is said to have been postponed from November 1 to 15, owing to technical issues. But an official announcement is yet to be made. This will be followed by Drona. The actor is currently busy shooting for Harsha’s Bhajarangi 2.