The Rajkumar family is the original blue blood of Sandalwood. Now Dr Rajkumar's granddaughter Dhanya Ramkumar is all set to make her big debut in Kannada soon. According to reports, Dhanya has been roped in for a romantic comedy opposite Suraj Gowda which would be directed by debutant director Suman who worked as an assistant director in films such as Siliconn City and Kamal Hassan's Uttama Villain.
In a media interaction, Dhanya said, “It was the story that clinched it for me. When I heard the narration, I could picturise myself doing that role. Even my mother, whose words I consider most sacrosanct, could see me in the role. Apart from this, the team was a lot more passionate and driven, compared to the others I have met, which led me to say yes to the film.”
Poornima, Dhanya’s mother and Rajkumar’s daughter, is ‘super proud’ that her daughter is entering the film industry.
“She was always interested in modelling. Though I always wanted to see her in the film industry, we never really spoke about it. People frequently told her to stop working behind the scenes and start out as an actor. She later realised her true calling and here she is today,” Poornima told Metrolife.
The film is expected to go on floors next month. Dhanya, daughter of Poornima Rajkumar, is the first girl from Rajkumar family to debut in films. Her brother Dheeren Rajkumar will also be making his debut this year with Daari Tappida Maga.
Suraj Gowda, who debuted with Maduveya Mamatheya Kareyole, will be next seen in Lakshmi Tanaya. The movie also includes Achyuth Rao, Sitara, Sadhu Kokila, Chikanna Shivu KR Pete and Dharmanna in the cast.
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