Sandalwood
King
Shivanna
In
Kurukshetra!
Previously,
it
was
rumoured
that
Shivanna
had
been
approached
by
the
film
team
for
the
role
of
Arjuna.
The
Hattrick
Hero
acknowledged
the
rumour
and
said
that
he
was
indeed
approached
for
a
role
in
Kurukshetra,
but
not
for
the
role
of
Arjuna.
If
Not
Arjuna,
Then
Which
Role?
According
to
one
of
our
close
sources,
ever
since
the
movie
was
being
planned,
the
producer
had
thought
of
offering
the
role
of
Karna
to
the
Century
Star.
Shivanna
himself
acknowledged
it
and
said
that
he
had
been
approached
for
the
role
of
Karna
in
Kurukshetra.
Shivanna's
Reply
Apparently,
Shivarajkumar
has
said
no
to
the
offer.
Yes,
it
is
quite
saddening
to
note
that
Shivanna
rejected
the
offer
right
away.
But
it
is
said
that
the
actor
had
no
other
option
but
to
reject
it.
What
Was
The
Reason?
Well,
as
you
might
already
know
from
our
constant
updates,
Dr.
Shivarajkumar
is
completely
busy.
The
actor
has
clearly
stated
that
he
has
dedicated
his
life
to
films.
He
is
currently
busy
in
shooting
for
Tagaru
and
The
Villain.
Due
to
the
same,
it
was
impossible
for
the
Sandalwood
King
to
manage
dates
for
Kurukshetra.
There
Is
One
More
Solid
Reason!
As
everybody
in
Sandalwood
knows,
Shivanna
is
a
dedicated
actor.
He
alters
his
physical
appearance
for
any
movie
that
demands
it.
For
Karna's
role
in
Kurukshetra,
the
actor
was
supposed
to
gain
5
kilograms.
Due
to
shortage
of
time,
Shivarajkumar
will
not
be
able
to
do
that.
Being
a
dedicated
actor
that
he
is,
he
has
rejected
the
offer
very
humbly
saying
that
he
has
not
prepared
himself
prior
to
taking
up
the
role
of
Karna
and
hence
he
does
not
deserve
it.
Missed
Chance!
Shivarajkumar
said
that
he
really
wanted
to
take
up
Karna's
role
and
he
feels
sorry
for
his
inability
to
do
anything
as
his
dates
have
already
been
given.
He
has
specifically
said
that
he
will
miss
playing
the
role
of
Karna
in
the
epic
movie.
No
Enmity
Between
Me
And
Darshan
Sensing
that
his
statement
might
pave
way
for
more
unnecessary
gossips
and
rumours,
Shivanna
also
stated
that
he
has
known
Darshan
ever
since
he
was
a
small
kid.
He
also
said
that
just
like
Karna
and
Duryodhana's
friendship,
they
shared
a
bond
too.
He
shut
the
mouths
of
all
gossip-mongers
by
openly
stating
that
there
is
no
question
of
animosity
between
him
and
Darshan.
Who
Will
Play
Karna?
So,
Shivarajkumar
has
finally
openly
stated
that
he
has
rejected
the
offer
due
to
unavoidable
reasons.
Now
that
it
is
said,
who
will
play
Karna?
Previously,
it
was
rumoured
that
Darshan
himself
might
take
up
the
role
of
Karna
as
well.
As
of
now,
nothing
is
sure
until
the
Kurukshetra
team
comes
out
with
the
list
of
finalized
actors.
Answers
On
August
6
Well,
this
has
certainly
led
to
some
confusions
now.
With
Shivanna
rejecting
Karna's
role
due
to
date
issues,
Darshan
himself
might
play
the
role
of
Karna
as
well.
But,
there
is
no
guarantee
until
the
team
comes
out
with
full
details
of
the
cast
on
August
6,
the
film's
muhurat
ceremony.