Girish Kasaravalli’s latest film is based on Jayanth Kaikini’s story

Director Girish Kasaravalli has been on a hiatus from Sandalwood since his 2012 film

Koormavatara

. He is now set to make a comeback to direction and has commenced shooting for his next. Titled Illiralaare Allige Hogalaare, it is an adaptation of noted writer Jayanth Kaikini’s short story, Haalina Meese. Talking from the set of his new film that went on floors on Monday, the veteran multiple National Award-winning filmmaker says, “I have always admired Jayanth as a writer. He is quite sharp and not only observes everything in detail, but also finds meaning to it all. His story,

Haalina Meese

, was written in the 90s and is set in Mumbai. I have adapted it with suitable changes and the film is now set in Bengaluru. Technically, the problems and challenges remain the same over the years and across cities like Mumbai and Bengaluru. The film features a cast of many newcomers.”