Pradeep K Sastry Brings Shivarajkumar's Cancer Journey to the Screen in Survivor

The film is produced by Geetha Pictures, and the director calls it a 'Superstar's Documentary', as it offers an unfiltered journey from diagnosis to successful recovery

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Shivarajkumar, the Hattrick Hero, the Century Star, and a name etched into Kannada cinema with over 130 films, is now stepping into his most personal and vulnerable role yet—himself. In Survivor, a first-of-its-kind docudrama, the legendary actor revisits his real-life battle with cancer, offering audiences an unfiltered, emotional look at his journey from diagnosis to successful recovery.

Directed by Pradeep K Sastry, who previously helmed Made in Bengaluru, produced by Shivarajkumar's wife Geetha under the Geetha Pictures banner, Survivor blends documentary realism with the cinematic flair Shivarajkumar is known for, including action, songs, and drama, all within a 90-minute runtime.

Pradeep, who has begun shooting, says Survivor will be a "Superstar's documentary," and will be a reflection of a life that battled through fear, uncertainty, and pain, and came out stronger. Far from being a straightforward documentary,