New directors on the block in Sandalwood

They’ve made waves with their first outings as directors, and have now got Kannada film buffs eagerly awaiting their next projects. BT brings you a list of Gen Next Sandalwood directors to watch out for in the coming year.
Nandakishore The director, who made his debut with the Sharan-starrer Victory, may team up with the actor again for a remake.
Rakshit Shetty Though many acting offers came to Rakshit Shetty after Simpleag Ondu Love Story, he decided to turn director with Ulidavaru Kandate.
Prashanth Neel Prashanth, who was associated with Srimurali’s production house, has turned director with the movie Ugramm.
Manju Swaraj Manju’s first directorial venture, the critically-acclaimed Shishira, was not a BO success, but his second film, Shravani Subramanya has set cash registers ringing.