Bodybuilder Mamatha Sanathkumar makes her Kannada debut with Puneeth Rajkumar's Yuvarathnaa

Shooting for Santhosh Ananddram’s upcoming directorial, Yuvarathnaa, starring Puneeth Rajkumar has resumed in Mysuru. Spotted on the sets of the film were Triveni Rao of Tagaru fame and Karnataka’s first woman body builder, Mamatha Sanathkumar. 

“Shooting with Appu (Puneeth Rajkumar) for Yuvarathnaa movie at Mysore, wait for my role,” Triveni posted on Instagram.

Mamatha, a homemaker-turned bodybuilder, won a gold medal at the South Indian Championships, and is now getting ready to compete at the National and International level. She is making her debut in cinema with Yuvarathnaa, and will be sharing screen space with the Power Star, who plays a college student in this commercial entertainer.

The makers are tight-lipped about the characters of Triveni and Mamatha in the movie. This film marks Hombale Films' third collaboration with Puneeth, and second with director Santhosh.

Yuvarathnaa also marks the debut of Sayyesshaa, who plays the female lead. With this film, Radhikaa Sarathkumar is also making her comeback to Kannada films after a hiatus.