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Director Manoj Kumar Remembers Shivanna's Respect and Support
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News18•07-10-2026, 16:02
Director Manoj Kumar Remembers Shivanna's Respect and Support
- •Premada Oorali director Manoj Kumar expressed heartfelt gratitude during the film's success meet, recalling Shivarajkumar's constant support.
- •Manoj Kumar remembered how Shivanna personally called and honored him at Narayana Nethralaya when his film Akshi won a National Award.
- •He praised Shivarajkumar for his unique and encouraging nature towards new filmmakers and quality Kannada cinema.
- •Shivanna had recently appreciated the success of movies like Premada Oorali and City Lights during a press meet in Hubballi.
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Director Manoj Kumar expressed deep admiration for Shivarajkumar, humbly questioning if he was big enough to talk about Shivanna's movie while praising his continuous support for new filmmakers and recalling how Shivanna honored him when his film Akshi won a National Award.
During a press meet for his own movie Bail and during a visit to Hubballi, Shivarajkumar publicly praised City Lights and Premada Oorali, stating that their success is a truly good development and encouraging audiences to watch them.
Manoj Kumar's previous film Akshi won a National Award, an achievement that prompted Shivarajkumar to personally call and honor him at Narayana Nethralaya.
