In tune with the character

Actor Shivarajkumar is getting to play some very exciting roles. If he slipped into the role of an Army officer in Mass Leader, he is now seen as a man who wants to bring about a change in the system in Mufti. He is also playing very unique roles in his next two projects – Tagaru and The Villain. The actor is enjoying the opportunity to don characters that he has never played before and wishes to work on films that are both entertaining and thought-provoking.

In an interview with Nina C George, Shivarajkumar gets candid about his work.

What impressed you about Mufti?

My character in Mufti has a different shade. It is nothing like what one saw in Mass Leader.

Tell us about your character?

The character I play is called Ranagaulu and he portrays a system. I like the way director Narthan has embellished my character. The power and strength of my character lies not only in the dialogues but also in the body language, voice modulation and expression. The director has played on my looks and expressions to convey the message.

How do you interpret the title?

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