And everyone liked it. He had earlier suggested titles for my hits 'Appu', 'Akash' and 'Arrasu'. I must say Shivanna's titles have benefited my films.'

Talking about his role, he said: 'I will be seen in several different types of costumes in the film. The locales selected for the film are really stunning. Though the film took a little longer to complete, all of us are happy with the final output. The commitment shown by cameraman Krishna and music director Hari Krishna. I'm sure 'Raaj...' will be an exclusive and exciting film for the Kannada film audience. It will be a good entertainer.'

While songs of the film were shot in South Africa Switzerland, Leh and Ladakh, Srinagar, Taj Mahal in Agra and Rajasthan, major portions of the film were shot in Mysore and Bangalore.

Despite several hits, you haven't signed too many films, why?

'It is something to do with my attitude. I'm not as energetic as my brothers. Even while selecting stories, I take help from my elder brother Raghu. Shivanna is like a dynamo. Also, I want to be steady... I want to do films that are technically sound and have entertaining values,' he said.

The actor feels filmmakers should concentrate on the technical aspect of films to make it internationally viable.

'I think Kannada films can have an larger international appeal if we make high quality films and market them well. I have tried to enter foreign market by releasing 'Akash' in Australia, New Zealand and the US. This has started a new trend and now most of my films and other Kannada films are being released abroad. The producer of 'Raaj' has already announced that the film is being planned for a simultaneous international release,' he said.