<i>Poojary</i> on Jan. 26th

Sharan directed Poojary produced by Komal Kumar which is introducing "Jogi' Villaian Aadi Lokesh as the hero of the film is to be released on January 26 around the state. This was disclosed by Sharan in a press conference organised by the film unit as a pre release publicity exercise. The press conference was attended by the producers, director Sharan, film's heroine Neetha, Music director Abhiman and Editor Baby Nagaraj.

Sharan said that Poojary had really shaped up very well and the film is basically a family entertainer in the backdrop of underworld. "There will not be heavy action but it is jelled with the story of the film' said Sharan.

The producer said that he has received extreme co-operation from all the artists and technicians of the film. He said that the response to the audio have enthused him and he is sure that the people would also like the film when it is released.

Music director Abhiman said the audio have already become a big hit and the response received from people who had heard the songs have really made him happy.

Baby Nagaraj said that though Poojary was the second film that he had signed, it is the first film to be released. "I was very tense on the day when the first copy was about to come out and I really cried after seeing the first print' said an emotional Baby Nagaraj.

Aadi Lokesh's absence in the audio release function was due to his participation of the shooting of his film "Gang Leader' in Goa, the producer explained later.