Riyaa Ranvika is excited about her upcoming Sandalwood film ‘Nama Hudugara Kathe’

This year saw the Sandalwood film industry give many new faces an opportunity to shine under the spotlight. Riyaa Ranvika is now next in line to rock the big screen. Playing the lead role in director H.B. Sidhu's ‘Nama Hudugara Kathe’, the actress will star opposite Niranjan.

"Before, when I was a kid I had a habit to act in front of a mirror. I got training in Nagathihalli Chandrasekhar's tent cinema for three months and got a certificate course," said Riyaa Ranvika.

She added, "It's not necessary to have a godfather to enter the film industry. I focus on my work, and if we show our dedication and hard work, I think anyone can get anywhere."

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Roy is the music director of ‘Nama Hudugara Kathe’ and Kiran is doing cinematography for the movie. The shoot will begin in Bengaluru with sequences being shot in Mangalore, Mandya, Mysore, and

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