Bharathiraja, the popular director of Chennai, has announced his 50th film! To be called after himself, the fill is titled Bharathiraja Cinema, and features Nana Patekar in the title role of Bharathiraja himself! For Nana, it’s a real life to reel life story  remember he has already directed the popular film Prahaar. This is for the first time that a film anywhere in the world has been named after a director, or so its PRO Rajoo Kariya would have us believe.

Bharathiraja told IndiaGlitz that the film goes on the floor in end-February, and should be ready for release in around 3-4 months. He is visiting Mumbai to finalise the arrangements to get the shoot rolling soon.

The prolific Bharathiraja, it will be recalled, is the director who has given breaks to mega star Rajinikanth, and also to superstar heroine of her day, Sridevi, among a host of other actors. IndiaGlitz.com will bring you a video interview with Bharathiraja soon, wherein he will take our users through the concept of his new film, and his plans for it. The 50h film from Bharathiraja should definitely be an engrossing entertainer, especially since it’s based on his own life, and his role is played by the unique and inimitable Nana Patekar! Stay tuned to your favourite website for more!