While King Nagarjuna is arriving as ‘The Ghost’ in Telugu, Karunada Chakravarthy Shivarajkumar is hitting the screens as ‘Ghost’ in Kannada. This action heist thriller is made on a pan-Indian scale and it is going to be released in Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Hindi and Malayalam languages. Made under Sandesh Productions banner, this film is directed by ‘Birbal’ fame Srini. Politician and producer Sandesh Nagraj is bankrolling this prestigious project on a grand scale.
According to reports, Shivarajkumar immensely liked the climax and was impressed by the way it has been written. This concept of action heist drama has been narrated with an intriguing screenplay and it is going to cater to all sections of the audience. It is Shivarajkumar’s birthday today and Baadshah Kiccha Sudeep released the First Poster of ‘Ghost’ wishing Shivanna a very happy birthday.
With an intense look, Shivarajkumar is looking very powerful whilst holding a gun. The revolver blended with a car gives a clear picture about the genre of the film. With the searchlight, bikers, cars.. the poster is well detailed and takes the expectations a notch higher. Mahendra Simha is the cinematographer of this film while Arjun Janya is the music composer. Masthi and Prasanna VM are the dialogue writers while Shivakumar of ‘KGF’ fame is the art director. ‘Ghost’ is produced by top production house Sandesh Productions which has several superhits like Airavata, Hatavaadi, Mannina Dhoni, Asura, Mommoga etc to its credit. The release date of this film is yet to be announced.
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Lokesh Kanagaraj’s Efficient Filmmaking Model
The economics of filmmaking have become increasingly complex. A decade ago, even a moderately successful film at the box office could turn a profit. Today, that margin has narrowed significantly. Many films labeled as “super hits” by the media still struggle financially due to extended shooting schedules or escalating budgets.
Lokesh Kanagaraj’s approach to filmmaking stands out in this challenging environment. Originally working in a bank before entering the film industry, Lokesh has built his career on careful planning and efficient execution. His latest project, Coolie, features a star-studded cast including Rajinikanth, Nagarjuna, Aamir Khan, and Upendra. Despite the large scale and ensemble, Lokesh wrapped the shoot in just 140 days.
Nagarjuna even praised Lokesh for saving Sun Pictures around five crores by managing the budget well—praise that is rare from a leading actor. While many producers budget for 10–30% overshoots anticipating delays, Lokesh consistently finishes early and under budget, changing the usual narrative.
His track record demonstrates this efficiency: Maanagaram took 45 days, Kaithi was shot entirely at night over 62 nights, Master completed in 129 days, Vikram in 110 days, Leo in 125 days, and Coolie in 140 days. In contrast, many medium-budget Telugu films today take 150–180 days to shoot.
Lokesh manages to deliver high-quality films quickly, maintaining technical excellence without compromising polish. This raises questions about the rest of the industry—can other filmmakers adopt faster schedules without losing quality? Should they?
In an industry where only a few films turn a profit, cutting down on unnecessary delays might be essential for survival. Lokesh’s outsider background—without industry baggage or fixed mindsets—could be a key factor behind his efficiency. If Coolie succeeds at the box office, it will reinforce the idea that speed and scale can coexist without sacrificing quality.
While not every director can or should emulate this approach, especially for projects requiring more time, Lokesh’s success highlights the benefits of streamlined production. As budgets balloon and schedules extend year after year, his method offers a refreshing example that tight management and creative magic can go hand in hand.
