Prakash Raj to star in a film based on a real-life love story

Sandalwood has always favoured stories of lovers from two disparate backgrounds. The poor hero and the rich, kind heroine falling in love are fables that are devoured by audiences in cities and villages alike. Debutant director Prakyath is all set to adapt one such real-life tale from Bengaluru, which revolves around a former pageant winner, model and student from

Mount Carmel College

, hailing from a wealthy home in

Sadashivnagar

, falling in love with a boy who worked in a cutting shop in Kathriguppe. The film, aptly titled Kathriguppe Cutting Shop, will see newbie

Kathrin

play the female lead, while Prakash Raj is playing her father. “This is a story that will appeal to the audience because the love story is pretty intriguing. How could the daughter of a rich businessman, who was a Miss Bangalore in 2005, and had bagged top endorsements fall in love with someone who works in a cutting shop. The cute love story between these lovers takes a devious turn when the girl’s father learns about their romance. They even try to elope, but they are faced with many problems,” says Prakyath, who has worked with SS Rajamouli. The film will also be a first after Upendra’s Om where many real-life goons will star in it. “There are going to be as many as 12 people acting in it and this is a first after Upendra’s Om. It is going to be something to watch out for, given the realistic elements to it,” says Prakyath.