Almost all comedy actors vouch for the ‘Hero’ spot in life. Chikkanna, a very popular actor in over 100 films, always turned down the days of coming up as a hero. Now he has finally agreed for top producer Umapathy Srinivas new venture ‘Upadhyaksha’.

The film went on the floors at Dharmagiri Sri Manjunatha Temple, Anil Kumar dialogue writer cum director heads the team.

Actor Chinna turning hero from this film says he had the opportunity for a long time. This subject made me say yes and our producer Umapathy Srinivas Gowda is making it lavish. I am very sure this film is liked by the audience, says Chikkanna.

A beautiful looking Malaika Vasupal proved her ability in mega serial ‘Hitler Kalyana’ of actor Dilip Raj production, making debut on the big screen.

In the super hit film ‘Adhyaksha’ actor Sharan is married. Later ‘Upadhyaksha’ Chikkanna what steps he takes is the progress of this film ‘Upadhyaksha’. This is not a sequel. There will be a story of only ‘Upadhyaksha’ in the film.

This film is based on the comedy timing of Chikkanna. It is a complete comedy, says Anil Kumar. Arjun Janya scores the music in this film. Shekar Chandru is the man behind the camera. Deepu S Kumar is editor.

The cast includes Ravishanker, Veena Sunder, Sadhu Kokila and others. The first schedule of shooting starts in Mysuru.