Bengaluru: Filmmaker-actor Raj B Shetty has announced his next project titled Jugari Cross, an adaptation of Poornachandra Tejaswi’s iconic novel of the same name.
Sharing the title promo on Instagram, Raj B Shetty revealed that he will also play the lead role in the film, which is directed by Gurudatha Ganiga under the banner of Gurudatha Ganiga Films.
The intense promo video — featuring skulls, guns, and blood imagery — hints at a dark and violent narrative.
Announcing the project, Raj B Shetty wrote, “The wait is over. For a generation, it’s been more than a book—it’s been a mystery. The legendary cult novel ‘Jugari Cross’ by Poornachandra Tejaswi is finally coming to life. We are proud to announce this project starring Raj B Shetty and directed by Gurudatha Ganiga (under Gurudatha Ganiga Films).”
Raj B Shetty was last seen in Bandar, alongside Bobby Deol, which was screened at the Toronto International Film Festival 2025. Directed by Anurag Kashyap and produced by Nikhil Dwivedi under Saffron Magicworks, the film also stars Sanya Malhotra.
Up next, Raj B Shetty will appear in Arjun Janya’s directorial debut, produced by Ramesh Reddy under the Suraj Productions banner. The ensemble cast includes Shiva Rajkumar, Upendra, Kaustubha Mani, and Jisshu Sengupta.
