India, April 11 -- He doesn't mince words while talking about cinema as that's his passion and in many ways, his raison d'etre. Writing, directing and producing films since 2016, Kannada filmmaker Hemanth Rao has won numerous accolades for his work, starting with his first film, Godhi Banna Sadharana Mykattu. His last directorial in 2023 Sapta Saagaradaache Ello - Side A and Side B saw him awards as well and now he is back with a production titled Agnyathavasi. (Also read: Director Hemanth Rao calls IIFA 'disrespectful', launches scathing attack on opaque process: 'I don't need your award')

Agnyathavasi, which releases on April 11, stars Rangayana Raghu, Sharath Lohitashwa, and Siddu Moolimani, among others. Its technical team includes D...