We had earlier reported that Narthan would direct Shivarajkumar's 125th film, Bhairathi Ranagal. However, going by the latest development, it seems that the Shivanna-Narthan collaboration may not be the Century Star's 125th release.

According to the director, the Covid-19 pandemic changed the entire schedule in 2020. “Directing Shivanna is my responsibility, and he has also liked and approved the storyline. This was a project we had planned just after Mufti, but it couldn’t take off at that time. Shivanna got involved with other commitments, and I also got busy with my project with Yash. I have been working on this Yash-starrer over the last year. The number doesn’t matter, and regardless of whether it is Shivanna’s 125th or not, I will be directing Bhairathi Ranagal for him immediately after I complete my present commitment with Yash,” says Narthan.

The one-film-old director also adds that the story of Bhairathi Ranagal is ready, and the team just has to go on the sets. “The project requires a big budget, and I hope to raise the bar post my pan-India film with Yash,” he reveals.