India, Jan. 22 -- When director Gurudatha Ganiga revealed actor-filmmaker Raj B Shetty's casting in the upcoming Prajwal Devaraj film Karavali, but offered no other details, the first thought was that it is unlikely to be an antagonist again. Ramesh Indira is in the film after all. Raj would more likely be in a mentor role or so, one thought. But then, turns out it is not that.

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According to a source, Raj's character Maavera, is Prajwal's father in the film. Raj is paired with Sushmitha Bhat, of Dominic and the Ladies' Purse and Chow Chow Bath fame. Raj's portions, though, are part of a flashback, as he and Sushmitha do not share sc...