The actor, who has completed shooting for three Kannada films, says filmmaking should continue, irrespective of the release platform.
Natraj Bhat made a grand entry in the Kannada film industry in 2016 Ram Ram Ray Even after four years, he has not been able to shake the image of the runaway criminal ‘Chandan Raja’ in the film. “It was a challenge. However, I am not bothered that people still remember me as the sandalwood king Ram Ram Re. it’s a compliment. Sandal Raja is my first signature on screen. Most actors are synonymous with their debut films – we have ‘Duniya’ Vijay or ‘Mungroo Male’ Ganesh….”
Natraj is currently busy in three films- Padvi Poorva, Marich And an untitled film. “In each of these, I have a completely different look and personality on screen. In padvi Poorva, I play the role of a professor. maricha Will see me in a negative role and in the untitled film, I play an intense character who struggles to take care of his aging mother. ”
The untitled film is directed by Ramesh H, who has previously assisted AMR Ramesh utterances:. “The film explores the relationship between a man and his mother. The challenges and ups and downs they face in this relationship are the crux of the story.”
“Acting is all about breaking stereotypes. One has to take risks while choosing films or roles. One needs to work hard on looks and mannerisms, otherwise you stagnate.”
Nataraja, who says he is open to any role as long as there is enough scope to perform, is all praise for Hamumakka, a theater actor from Bellary, who plays his mother.
Nataraja is paired opposite Mahalakshmi and shares the screen with Dharmana Khadur Ram Ram Re )
Despite the lockdown, Natraj says that his only mission is to be a part of content-based films. “We need to keep making great films, and not worry whether it will be a theatrical or online release. Streaming has changed the way we make movies. We can’t get away from mediocrity anymore. We have to excel in everything we do, because right now we are competing with stories from around the world.”
Considering that nothing can compare to the experience of watching a movie in a theatre”, says Natraj, “it has a grandeur that you cannot get on your television.”
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