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Vishnuvardhan is there, why me? Nana Patekar's reaction to Yaksha
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News18•08-10-2026, 12:54
Vishnuvardhan is there, why me? Nana Patekar's reaction to Yaksha
- •Nana Patekar has acted in only one Kannada film titled Yaksha, playing Loose Mada Yogi's father.
- •Producer T. P. Siddaraju revealed that Nana listened to the story twice and asked why he was needed when Vishnuvardhan was available.
- •The makers met Nana Patekar in Mumbai and later in Pune to finalize his role as Yogaraj Pulakeshi.
- •Nana shot for the film for 25 to 30 days across Bengaluru and Belagavi, also handling his dubbing brilliantly.
- •Known for his simplicity, Nana visited the producer's house and personally cooked biryani for the family without letting anyone help.
Key Questions Answered
Nana Patekar acted in only one Kannada film titled *Yaksha*, where he played the role of a strict police officer and Loose Mada Yogi's father, Yogaraj Pulakeshi.
After listening to the story twice, Nana Patekar hesitated and asked the producer why he was needed for the role specifically, suggesting instead that they cast Vishnuvardhan.
Nana Patekar shot for the film for 25 to 30 days, with his portions being filmed in Bengaluru and Belagavi.
