Arjun Janya is all set for his directorial debut with Shivarajkumar, Raj B Shetty and Upendra, '45'

Shivanna arrives in Mysuru for the muhurtha

The muhurtha of the film was held in Mysuru earlier this week. Shivanna was joined by his wife Geetha at the event. 

All set for the muhurtha

A mantapa was put up at a resort in Mysuru for the muhurtha of the film. 

Raj B Shetty arrives

Raj B Shetty, who has been MIA from industry circles for a while - first to shoot his two directorials and then to act in the Malayalam film Rudhiram - arrived for the muhurtha in his typical colourful panche and shirt ensemble.

Captain of the ship

Arjun Janya was at the helm of affairs at the muhurtha also, ensuring everything was happening as scheduled and without glitches. 

Seeking divine blessings

Shivanna, Geethakka and Raj at the muhurtha

Yet another film with Shivanna

Shwetha Changappa, who was seen in Vedha with Shivanna, will be a part of Arjun's 45 as well. 

A new pair in Kannada cinema

TV actress Kaustubha Mani will be paired opposite Raj in the film