Harikathe Alla Girikathe gets two new directors as Giri Krishna exits

Bengaluru: Sandalwood film 'Harikathe Alla Girikathe', starring Rishab Shetty, which is in the works in Mysore, got two new director as Giri Krishna has decided to exit from the project due to health reasons. Karan Ananth and Anirudh Mahesh will complete the remaining part of the film.

Confirming the news, the sources close to the team says that Giri Krishna had fallen ill during the first schedule of the film, and was forced to step down. Giri Krishna had a discussion with Rishab and the production house, and they decided to go ahead with the shoot with new directors.

The film, bankrolled by Sandesh Productions, has Rishab Shetty playing the lead. He is also executing the project under his banner, RishabShetty Films. He claims that the project had to undergo certain changes owing to Giri's sudden health issues. While Giri will get the credit for the story, the direction will be taken over by Karan and Anirudh.

According to the reports, Karan Ananth made his debut by directing a segment in the anthology, Katha Sangama, spearheaded by Rishab Shetty. Anirudh Mahesh, a co-writer, has worked as an associate in Rishab's directorial, Sa.Hi. Pra Shaale. He will now be making his directorial debut with Hari Kathe Alla Girikathe.

Music for this comedy entertainer is being scored by Ajaneesh Lokanath and cinematography by Chandrasekaran and Ranganath CM.

It features Rishab Shetty in the role of an independent filmmaker. The film has Thapashwini and Rachana Inder playing the female leads. The team claims that the final phase of the talkie portion is in the process, and the next schedule shooting is being planned in Bengaluru.