45 Premiere Advance Bookings: Shiva Rajkumar, Upendra, Raj B Shetty Movie Sparks Early Excitement

45 Premiere Advance Bookings: The Kannada action-drama thriller 45, directed by music composer-turned-filmmaker Arjun Janya in his directorial debut, is set to hit theaters on December 25, 2025. Ahead of its wide release, advance bookings for the film's premiere shows have begun, reflecting early audience interest in the project starring Shiva Rajkumar, Upendra, and Raj B. Shetty, alongside Rajendran and Kaustubha Mani.

The film had its press show in Bengaluru on December 23, followed by its first international premiere in Canada. Paid premiere screenings are scheduled in Karnataka later today, giving viewers the opportunity to watch the film before its official release.

According to the latest data shared by box office tracker Karnataka Talkies, advance bookings for the premiere shows indicate a significant level of engagement. Tracked shows exceeded 60, with over 20,000 tickets sold and a gross collection crossing ₹53 lakh. These numbers suggest a decent initial turnout as the film enters its release week.

45 Technical and Creative Team

The film involves an extensive technical crew across various departments. Arjun Janya has also contributed to the film's story and music. The production is handled by Smt. Uma Ramesh Reddy and M. Ramesh Reddy under the Suraj Productions banner. Cinematography is managed by Satya Hegde, while editing is by K. M. Prakash. Stunt sequences are coordinated by Dr. K. Ravivarma, Jolly Bastian, Different Dany, and Chetan D'souza, and action choreography is led by Chinni Prakash and B Dhananjay. Art direction is by Mohan Pandith, with still photography by G. B. Siddu.

Additional contributions include dialogue writing by Anil Kumar, makeup by Uma Maheshwar, costume design by PuttaRaju, Bharath Sagar, and Varshini, and VFX handled by Yash Gowda. Color grading was done at Pathaje Colorbar, with digital support from Sripaada Studios. The promotional campaign involved Kaani Studio for publicity design, trailer packaging by Santhosh Radhakrishnan, and marketing by Action Cut Kiran.

With early reactions from the press and international premiere already circulating, all eyes are on how audiences respond during the premiere shows tonight and the subsequent theatrical release. The performance of 45 in its initial days will provide an indication of the film's broader reception among Kannada cinema viewers.