45 (2025)

Interesting facts

45 is a 2025 Indian Kannada-language fantasy action film marking the directorial debut of music composer Arjun Janya. Produced by M. Ramesh Reddy under the Suraj Productions banner, the film features an ensemble cast including Shiva Rajkumar, Upendra, Raj B. Shetty, and Kaustubha Mani. Besides direction and music, Janya has co-written the film alongside Anil Kumar (dialogues). Cinematography is handled by Satya Hegde, with editing by K. M. Prakash.

Production

In July 2022, the film was announced, marking Arjun Janya's directorial debut following a successful career as a music composer. The project was conceived as an entertainer with philosophical themes and significant use of visual effects.

Over 80 days, principal photography took place in Bangalore and Mysuru. The film's cinematography was handled by Satya Hegde, editing by K. M. Prakash, art direction by Mohan Pandith, stunt were coordinated by Dr. K. Ravivarma, Jolly Bastian, Different Danny, and Chethan D’Souza; while dance sequences were choreographed by Chinni Prakash and B. Dhananjay.

Over 40% of the film features visual effects, handled by Monsters Aliens Robots Zombies (MARZ) Studio, a Canadian company known for Hollywood-grade VFX. This marks MARZ’s first collaboration with a Kannada film.

In January 2025, the first motion poster was unveiled. Promotional material highlighted the film’s scale, VFX quality, and ensemble cast. The makers positioned it for a nationwide release in Kannada, Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, and Hindi; distribution was handled by Mythri Movie Makers.

On 16 December 2025, the official trailer launch at Kempegowda Ground in Bengaluru, Hubballi, Mysuru, Tumakuru, and Udupi. It garnered attention for Shiva Rajkumar's woman avatar.

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