Dragons, Demons, and Drama: Why '45' is the My Most Anticipated Kannada Movie of 2025

Okay, tell me you saw the teaser for "45"! If you have been online at all over the past couple of months, you have seen the poster for "45" going around. Every time I saw it, I would be confused. I would think, is this Shivaraj Kumar's 45 movie poster or something? You've seen it; it's him looking menacingly at the camera with red eyes. I was pretty intrigued when I saw it. Then, four months ago, they released a really cool preview where we see Raj B. Shetty take up a fight stance with flames in the background. He says in Kannada, which I'll obviously translate to English here, "Don't go looking for a fight. My mom enrolled me in karate classes when I was young." All the while, he looks very afraid, and I died laughing—I was on board! I thought, give me this film and give it to me right now!

The teaser goes on to reveal the powerhouse duo of Shivaraj Kumar and Upendra in the movie, and my excitement soared. Since then, I have been eagerly, almost impatiently, awaiting the official trailer, and the moment we've all been waiting for has finally arrived!

The trailer, a visual spectacle, was a rollercoaster of surprises. We were treated to dragons, smoke demons, Upendra on a slick bike, and powerful dialogue from Shivaraj Kumar. Upendra declares himself as the director of 'Om,' while Shivaraj Kumar asserts his role as the hero. The sheer unpredictability of it all left me in awe, and I'm ready for whatever this cinematic journey has in store.

And if that wasn’t enough to stir up excitement, this is Arjun Janya's directorial debut, and he is also the writer! The anticipation for this promising venture is palpable, and I can't wait to see what he has in store. I'm thrilled, and I hope you are too. The release date is set for August 15, 2025. Share your thoughts and let's keep the excitement going!