Shivakumar to make his debut with the film 22

Debutant Shivakumar B’s directorial 22, which will star Rupesh Kumar Choudhary and Saloni Mishra in lead roles will be produced by Maa Aai Productions.

The film was launched recently and director

VV Vinayak

who attended it said, “Siva worked with me in my direction department for many films, I like him a lot. He is well disciplined and very dedicated. It's good to see him as a director today. I appreciate the producers for providing him with this opportunity. The regular shoot of the film will commence from July 22."

Adding to that director Maruthi said, "I am very happy that a new director is coming up with a new concept. Shiva, purely driven by passion towards movies, proved his talent by directing a web series. I wish 22 will become a landmark film for Shiva like how Ee Rojullo was for me."Thanking the directors for their support, Shivakumar said, "I worked for many films in the direction department of Maruthi, Puri Jagannadh and VV Vinayak. One day Anee master asked me to narrate my story to Producer Suseela Devi. Then I requested her to start with a web series initially. She liked the story and gave me the opportunity to direct a web series. Thanks to her for giving me this opportunity to direct a film in the same production house. "