The shooting of Guru Shishyaru is slated to start on January 28, and the first schedule will begin in Bengaluru with scenes featuring the lead actor, Sharan. Joining the Avatar Purusha actor in the sports-comedy is senior actor Dattanna. The first schedule is planned for over six days.
The title of the film is derived from the 1981 classic comedy-drama directed by Jadeshaa K Hampi. The story takes place in 1995, and explores a conflict between a PT master played by Sharan and his students.
Guru Shishyaru is being made by Sharan’s production house, Laddu Cinemas. Roberrt director Tharun Kishore Sudhir, who will be working as the creative head for the project, is also venturing into production and will be bankrolling the project as co-producer, under the banner Tharun Kishore Kreatiivez.
Guru Shishyaru will have Ajaneesh B Loknath and Sudhakar Shetty handling the music and cinematography, respectively.