Kannada actor Rajvardhan is the son of veteran actor Dingri NagarajHe may have found his entry into the industry, but his journey so far reflects a steady accumulation of experience – both in front of and behind the camera. After doing headline-grabbing films like Bichchugatti and Gajarama, the actor is optimistic about the trajectory of Kannada cinema and says his next project is a pan-Asian film, a vision he has been developing over the years.Regarding the ‘Pan-Asian’ concept, Rajvardhan believes that film industry Naturally evolving towards broader markets. “Kannada cinema is moving towards pan-Indian and even pan-Asian storytelling, given the kind of stories we are telling now,” he explains, pointing to narratives that are increasingly universal and supported by larger production values. He is also candid about the challenges. “We often limit our films to the Kannada market and sometimes don’t even take them to neighboring states,” he said.According to him, this hesitation arises due to limited access to networks and distribution channels. However, he believes the mindset is changing. Seeing every project as a stepping stone, Rajavardhan says, “Each film has taught me something. Last year, working as the creative head and producer of Kamal Sridevi gave me a deep insight into the creative and business sides of the industry. There are investors across the country who are willing to take our cinema global – we just need to make the right connections,” he says.