Archana Kottige: Every character in Jugalbandi brings something unique to the table

Jugalbandi, helmed by Divakar Dimdima, consists of an ensemble cast including the likes of Archana Kottige, Ashwin Rao Pallaki, Santhosh Ashray, and Yash Shetty, each portraying interesting characters.

The film unfolds with three distinct storylines, centring around a mother, a couple, and a visually impaired individual, respectively. Their common thread? A relentless pursuit of financial stability. While this quest for financial stability, as depicted in the film, is a concept seldom explored in religious scriptures. The director further explains that the characters or plots interact, contrast, or complement each other, adding depth and complexity to the storytelling.

Speaking to CE ahead of the film's release on March 1, the principal cast shared their views about Jugalbandi. Reflecting on this central theme, Yash Shetty says, "Our life itself is a jugalbandi, and every being here comes along with competition and race, while they complement each other. This is a film prepared to delight the innocent audience. It holds special consciousness, a desire to linger in the minds of the viewers for a long time." Echoing this sentiment, Santhosh Ashray observes, "The jugalbandi of music is aimed to transform into a jugalbandi of life's emotions here. Hoping that this movie, which holds a good storyline, appeals to Kannada sentiments. I'm also happy to be a part of it."

Manasi Sudhir remarks, "Jugalbandi is a content-driven film that caters to the taste of audiences from all classes. Indeed, the film promises to resonate with viewers across diverse socio-economic backgrounds." Archana Kottige adds, "Jugalbandi, in this context, is the interaction between the heart and mind, and every character brings something unique to the table."

Behind the scenes, Divakar Dimdima assumes multiple roles as the story, screenplay, and dialogue writer, showcasing his versatility and creative prowess. Produced under his own banner and distributed by Visica Films, Jugalbandi also stars Prakash Belavadi, Chandra Prabha GJ, and Ranjan, and as supporting actors. Pradyotan has scored the
music for the film.