45 trailer launch: Bengaluru event to be streamed live in theatres in 7 districts

The trailer of Arjun Janya’s directorial debut, 45, will be released on December 15, at an event in Bengaluru. While fans who cannot make it to the event can, obviously, catch a live stream on their mobile screens, Arjun and co are also offering some the opportunity to watch the proceedings on a big screen. On December 15, when the event begins in Bengaluru, a select section of fans can watch it all unfold on a theatre screen in Mysuru, Mangaluru, Tumakuru, Shivamogga, Davanagere, Hospete and Hubballi.

1 theatre in each of the 7 districts to have Cube link for live streaming 

One theatre each in these 7 districts will play the trailer launch via Cube satellite link. The team will have a trial run this week to figure out if this will present any technical challenges and delays in transmission, among others. “We will have another trial run on the 15th as well,” said Arjun at a media briefing in Bengaluru. Admission to these theatrical launches will be regulated via passes, which will be distributed on first-come-first-serve basis in the coming days. Details of the same will be announced shortly.

Also read: Arjun Janya wrote the beginning and end of 45 while heading for his brother’s asthi visarjan 

The trailer launch event, adds the debutant filmmaker, will have never-before-seen elements. “We are introducing a technology for the first time ever in India at the trailer launch, which will be the surprise factor,” said Arjun. The event is an extension of the film, which promises a lot of novel elements to audiences. For starters, the subject, they reckon, has not been attempted in Indian cinema before, while the presentation is VFX heavy, to create visual spectacles.

Following the trailer launch, the team will head off on an intense round of promotions, heading to Hyderabad, Mumbai, Chennai and Kochi, as part of their pan-India release plans. Starring Shivarajkumar, Raj B Shetty and Upendra in the lead, 45 is releasing in theatres on December 25. The film is, reportedly, opening with premiere shows in the overseas market, which has sparked speculation that there will be paid premieres back home too.

KVN Productions is distributing the film and the team is hopeful of maximum theatrical coverage, even though it is in a box office clash with Kiccha Sudeep’s Mark.

45 the movie's FAQs

Q. What happened to Arjun Janya?

A. Kannada music composer Arjun Janya suffered a massive heart attack during the Covid-19 pandemic, but has since made a remarkable recovery.

Q. What is the inspiration behind Arjun Janya's directorial debut, 45?

A. Arjun Janya lost his brother during the Covid-19 pandemic, which is the inspiration behind the story of 45. According to reports, the film revolves around the 45 days after a person's death, which, as per Sanatana Dharma, is when it is decided if the soul moves to the after life or gets reborn.