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Filmmaker TR Manjunath Says New Movie Shot Over 650 km of NH‑66
✍️ The New Indian Express
🗓 30 Oct 2026, 04:33 AM
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Director TR Manjunath revealed that his latest film was shot across a 650‑kilometre stretch of National Highway 66, covering several coastal locations.
Veteran filmmaker TR Manjunath announced that his upcoming feature was filmed along a 650‑kilometre segment of National Highway 66. The director said the shoot spanned multiple points on the coastal corridor, capturing the diverse landscapes of the western seaboard.
NH‑66, which runs from Panvel in Maharashtra through Karnataka to Kanyakumari in Tamil Nadu, offered a continuous backdrop for the production. Manjunath highlighted that the extensive on‑location work allowed the film to portray authentic regional settings without relying heavily on studio sets.
The statement was made in an interview with The New Indian Express, underscoring the logistical challenge of coordinating a shoot over such a long highway stretch. Production teams reportedly moved between towns and villages along the route, adhering to local traffic regulations while maintaining the film’s schedule.
NH‑66, which runs from Panvel in Maharashtra through Karnataka to Kanyakumari in Tamil Nadu, offered a continuous backdrop for the production. Manjunath highlighted that the extensive on‑location work allowed the film to portray authentic regional settings without relying heavily on studio sets.
The statement was made in an interview with The New Indian Express, underscoring the logistical challenge of coordinating a shoot over such a long highway stretch. Production teams reportedly moved between towns and villages along the route, adhering to local traffic regulations while maintaining the film’s schedule.