The combination of 'Power Star' Puneeth Rajakumar and 'Hat trick' director Prem is described as deadly, and that is the major highlight of the Kannada film Raj, the Showman currently being shot in Bangalore.

Made on a budget of around Rs 7 to 8 crore, Raj, the Showman also stars Nisha Kothari [Images] as Puneet Raj Kuamr's heroine.

Raj, the Showman will be a 'mass' film made on the lines of Rajnikanth's [Images] entertaining films, says Prem, the director. According to him, of all the four films made by him so far, he considers Raj, the showman his dream project.

Prem adds that the film unit has left no stone unturned to make Raj a memorable film for Puneet's fans.

"Puneet will be seen in different types of get-ups. I am giving everything his fans expect from Puneet. Puneet is a real power house and you will see him doing the best stunts and dances in this film. We have used the best equipments to shoot the film."  

As for Puneet, he says, "I enjoyed Prem's work in Jogi. This film is made for all age groups. I am sure my fans would like it.'

Harikrishna has composed music while Krishna, who earlier worked in Mungaru Male, is the cameraman. Art Director B Kere has erected special sets for the film. "The slum erected in the Mysore lamp factory will be the highlight of the movie," Prem says.

Text: R G Vijayasarathy