Pan-Indian action spectacle ‘45’ unveils grand teaser in Kochi; Shiva Rajkumar, Upendra, and Antony Varghese attend

The highly anticipated pan-Indian film ‘45’ had its grand teaser launch and press meet at Forum Mall, Kochi, on April 16.

A high-octane fantasy entertainer
The teaser opens with the impactful line, "Show love while the person is alive, not after death," followed by stunning visuals that hint at the film's scale and narrative depth. Touted as a high-octane action-fantasy entertainer, 45 unites some of South India's biggest stars under one cinematic experience.
Shiva Rajkumar and Upendra’s presence
The event turned star-studded with the presence of Kannada legends Shiva Rajkumar and Upendra, who play pivotal roles in the film.
Antony Varghese’s star-studded selfie

Adding a local flair to the occasion, Malayalam actor Antony Varghese, popularly known as Pepe, also graced the event. He expressed his admiration by taking a selfie with Shiva Rajkumar, calling it a memorable fan moment.

An impressive crew
‘45’ is directed by renowned music composer Arjun Janya, marking his directorial debut, and is produced by M. Ramesh Reddy under the banner of Sooraj Productions. Known for backing the critically acclaimed Malayalam film Neeraja in 2023, Ramesh Reddy now brings one of his most ambitious projects to date with 45.
The film boasts a production budget of over Rs 100 crore and features a visual spectacle, with VFX work done in Canada. The film’s technical crew includes cinematographer Satya Hegde, dialogue writer Anil Kumar, art director Mohan Pandith, costume designer Putta Raju, and choreographers Chinni Prakash and B. Dhananjay. The VFX is handled by Yash Gowda.
‘45’ to hit the big screens on THIS date
Set for a grand release on August 15, 45 will be available in Kannada, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam, making it a true pan-India flick.