Kannada film team returns to Pahalgam for shoot, says it feels safe

The team of the Kannada film You’re Sincerely Ram, starring Ganesh and Ramesh Aravind has resumed shooting in Pahalgam after a delay of over a year following a terror attack in the region.“Our team had come here for a recce last year, and the attack happened just a week later. So we postponed our schedule,” says Janvi Rayala, who is the film’s producer. “We’ve now returned to Kashmir for the shoot. We filmed earlier in Srinagar, and the major portions are currently being shot in Pahalgam,” she explains. ‘The security now is very tight and reassuring’Addressing safety concerns, Janvi says the situation has improved significantly. “There is CRPF presence everywhere. The police are constantly alert, especially when we are shooting. There’s a strong sense of security around us,” she says, adding that the team feels safe working on location. That said, logistics have posed challenges. “Every single item, including stoves and cooking vessels, must be thoroughly scanned. Props sent from Bengaluru took three to four days to reach us,” she explains. These checks delayed the shoot by a couple of days. “We weren’t fully aware of how detailed the process would be, but it’s completely understandable given the circumstances,” she adds. Despite the delays and added effort, changing the location was never considered. “Our director was very clear — he wanted to shoot here itself, without compromise or CGI. So we waited until things became normal and safe,” Janvi says