Renowned actor Raveena Tandon has officially commenced filming for her upcoming Kannada feature titled 'A For Anand'. Helmed by director MG Srinivas, the project casts Kannada cinema icon Shiva Rajkumar in the lead role alongside her. This ambitious venture marks the very first time that Raveena Tandon and Shiva Rajkumar will be seen sharing screen space together, creating considerable anticipation among film enthusiasts looking forward to seeing the veteran actors share dynamic chemistry.
Production Commences at Bengaluru Campus
The principal photography for this cinematic venture officially kicked off on Wednesday within the premises of Presidency University in Bengaluru. The shooting schedule commenced following an elaborate inaugural ceremony organized on the campus grounds. During this event, Dr. Nissar Ahmed, the founder and chairman of Presidency University, formally felicitated Raveena Tandon to commemorate the opening schedule of the project before the crew proceeded with filming the planned sequences.
A Fresh Collaboration for Shiva Rajkumar and MG Srinivas
The primary highlight of 'A For Anand' remains the fresh casting pairing of Raveena Tandon opposite Shiva Rajkumar. The veteran leading man, who was recently seen in the film 'Bail', is currently attached to several significant cinematic assignments, including his upcoming project titled 'Original Monster'. Meanwhile, director MG Srinivas previously collaborated with Shiva Rajkumar on the commercially successful thriller 'Ghost'. Their reunion on 'A For Anand' brings together a tested director-actor duo, now elevated by the introduction of Raveena Tandon to the principal cast.
Raveena Tandon's Enduring Connection With Kannada Cinema
Raveena Tandon shares a long-standing creative association with the Kannada film industry that spans several decades. Back in 1999, she earned widespread recognition among regional audiences through her performance in superstar Upendra's cult classic title 'Upendra'. Decades later, she reinforced her pan-Indian standing by portraying the authoritative political figure Ramika Sen in the Yash-led blockbuster 'KGF: Chapter 2', a role that garnered substantial acclaim across southern film markets.
Recent Filmography and Notable Screen Appearances
Over the past few seasons, Raveena Tandon has continued to balance diverse roles across languages and genres. She was recently seen in filmmaker Venky Atluri's emotional drama 'Viswanath & Sons', which featured an ensemble cast including Suriya, Mamitha Baiju, and Radhika Sarathkumar. Furthermore, she appeared in the star-studded comedy-drama 'Welcome To The Jungle' released in 2026. That multi-starrer comedy featured her alongside Akshay Kumar, Jackie Shroff, Paresh Rawal, Arshad Warsi, Disha Patani, and Jacqueline Fernandez. With 'A For Anand', she now steps into another high-profile regional venture alongside one of Kannada cinema's most prominent stalwarts.
