Malathi Shekar in New Role as Producer

NT Correspondent

Bengaluru: Actress Malathi Shekar, known for her supporting roles, has surprised everyone by stepping into the role of a producer.

It has been revealed that she is the producer of the upcoming film "Chaser," starring Sumanth Shailendra. The first look of the film was unveiled on Thursday.

While the first two shooting schedules for the film have already been completed, the identity of the producer was kept under wraps until now. Directed by M. Jairam, known for his work on the Upendra-starrer "Buddivantha 2," the film's release is planned for September 7th, coinciding with Sumanth Shailendra's birthday.

Jairam expressed, "It is the team's special birthday gift to the actor." "Chaser" is an intriguing blend of suspense and action, with a screenplay crafted by the director himself.

Arjun Janya has composed the music, K. S. Chandrashekhar handled the cinematography, and K. M. Prakash is responsible for editing the film.

Jairam shed light on the film's title, saying, "Chaser is not merely an action film. The title signifies 'chasing love.' No love story is perfect, and no match is flawless, yet we relentlessly pursue perfection. That's the essence of the title, where the protagonist embarks on an unending pursuit of love."

In addition to the lead actress, Raksha Menon, the film boasts an ensemble cast featuring renowned names like Ravi Shankar, Rangayana Raghu, Sadhu Kokila, Chikkanna, Kuri Prathap, Suchendra Prasad, and Kadipudi Chandru, among others.