Cinematographer-filmmaker S Krishna’s next directorial ‘Kaali’ with Abishek Ambareesh in the lead is a love story set in the backdrop of the 90s Cauvery riots which had set off a high-tension war between Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. The story of ‘Kaali’ will have Abishek fall in love with a girl from Tamil Nadu. Meanwhile, Abishek is finishing Duniya Soori’s Bad Manners which is keenly watched as Abishek’s relaunched film after his disastrous debut with Amar.
The latest news about Kaali is director Krishna finalizing the actress for his film. ‘Kantara’ fame Sapthami Gowda has been signed on for the film. The official announcement about Sapthami’s inclusion in the film is expected soon. by the makers. Kaali is expected to begin shooting this November itself.
Sapthami made her film debut with Duniya Suri’s Popcorn Monkey Tiger, opposite Dhananjaya, and Rishab Shetty’s Kantara is the film which had her aa s solo heroine and the film’s success changed her career overnight many films being offered to Sapthami. Her performance as Leela has been appreciated where she is being caught between doing her duty as a policewoman and standing against her people.