A for Anand

A for Anand
Directed by	M. G. Srinivas
Written by	M. G. Srinivas
Produced by	Geetha Shivarajkumar
Starring	Shiva Rajkumar
Cinematography	Mahen Simha
Production company	Geetha Pictures
Release date	December 8, 2025 (2025-12-08)(India)
Country	India
Language	Kannada

A for Anand is an upcoming 2025 Indian Kannada language drama film written and directed by M. G. Srinivas, and produced by Geetha Shivarajkumar under the Geetha Pictures banner. The film stars Shiva Rajkumar in the lead role. ^{[1] [2]}

Premise

The film is described as a children's entertainer featuring Shiva Rajkumar playing a teacher. The director, M. G. Srinivas, stated that the film aims to convey a socially relevant message about education without being preachy. ^[3]

Cast

Shiva Rajkumar as the lead (reportedly a teacher). ^[4]

Production

The film's muhurtha (inaugural ceremony) took place in May 2025. At the event, M. G. Srinivas explained that the idea originated from Geetha Shivarajkumar during the shoot of another film, Ghost, and that the film is loosely inspired by the novel Totto-chan: The Little Girl at the Window*. ^[5]

Release

The film is scheduled to release in India on 8 December 2025. ^[6]

References

1. "Shivanna to star in A for Anand, a children' entertainer". The New Indian Express. 3 May 2025. Retrieved 10 September 2025.
2. "A for Anand Kannada Movie: Release Date, Cast, Story, OTT". Filmibeat. Retrieved 10 September 2025.
3. "MG Srinivas: Making an entertaining children's film with Shivarajkumar is a challenge". OTTplay. 5 May 2025. Retrieved 10 September 2025.
4. "A for Anand Kannada Movie: Release Date, Cast, Story, OTT". Filmibeat.{{cite web}}: Missing or empty |url= (help)
5. "Shivarajkumar on making A for Anand: Education these days is stressful, it doesn't have to be". OTTplay. 2 May 2025. Retrieved 10 September 2025.
6. "A for Anand Kannada Movie: Release Date, Cast, Story, OTT". Filmibeat.{{cite web}}: Missing or empty |url= (help)