In pics: The muhurtha of the new Kannada suspense thriller Bingo
Bingo is directed by Shankar Konamanahalli, for whom this is only his second venture. Based on a real-life incident, Bingo is a suspense thriller set in Bengaluru. It will have RK Chandan, Raksha Nimbargi in the lead, with Ragini Dwivedi in a pivotal role.
Meet the team of the suspense thriller, Bingo
On Sunday, a new Kannada film called Bingo was launched. Directed by Shankar Konamanahalli, the film is a suspense thriller. Speaking at the muhurtha, Shankar said that 'Bingo' has multiple meanings and that he is leaving it up to the audience to decipher which one he has gone with for this film.
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Director Shankar's second film
Bingo is director Shankar's second film only. His debut venture, Shambo Shiva Shankara is coming to theatres on December 16.Bingo, he says, is based on a real-life story. The film will be shot in two schedules, in around 40 days, in locations across Bengaluru.,
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From real estate to filmmaking
Producer RK Punith is a first-time filmmaker, who chose to back Bingo as he liked the story. His primary focus areas remain real estate and catering business.
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RK Chandan is the hero of Bingo
RK Chandan, who is making the transition from the small screen to cinema with Bingo, is the lead hero of this suspense thriller.
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Raksha is the lead heroine
Young actress Raksha will be paired opposite Chandan in Shankar's film.
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Chandan and Raksha make a cute pair
Chandan and Raksha strike a pose for our camera and boy do they look good together.
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Ragini Dwivedi to play a pivotal role
Ragini Dwivedi will play a pivotal role in the film. The actress says that she took it up because the character has dual shades to it.
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Bisi bisi coffee on a cold Bengaluru morning
Bengaluru was overcast and experienced cold weather on Sunday and the team was seen sipping on hot beverages to keep themselves warm.
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No dress code for Rajesh
Rajesh Nataranga, who is also in the film, either didn't get the memo to come in a panche and colour-co-ordinated shirt, or he chose to ignore it.
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Vasishta sounds first clap
Vasishta N Simha was one of the guests of honour at the muhurtha. He sounded the first clap for Bingo, which is now officially on floors.
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Bingo is now on floors
Bingo will have a 7-day schedule in Bengaluru, after which director Shankar will get busy with the post-production and release plans of his debut directorial. Once he is done with that, the shoot of Bingo will resume. Ragini is expected to join the set in the second schedule.