Bengaluru, Sep 21: In a first for Indian television, actor Kiran Raj has brought the Hollywood stunt team known for their work on films such as Shotgun and Ninja 2 on board for Zee Kannada’s popular serial Karna. The high-octane action sequences were shot in Bangkok, bringing an international scale and cinematic treatment to the television screen.
The special episodes, which recently aired on Zee Kannada, received an encouraging response from viewers, with audiences appreciating the scale, action and visual execution of the sequences. Shot against international locations in Bangkok, the episodes brought together Indian television storytelling and expertise from an international stunt team.
The initiative reflects Kiran Raj’s dedication to Karna and his constant effort to take the show beyond conventional television storytelling. Going the extra mile to bring an internationally recognised stunt team to India’s television landscape, Kiran Raj has introduced a scale of action rarely seen on Indian television.
The Bangkok schedule involved extensive planning and choreography to execute the action sequences, with the Hollywood stunt team bringing their expertise to the project. The result was a visually engaging action track that added a larger-than-life dimension to Karna.
For Kiran Raj, the initiative goes beyond just creating an action sequence. It reflects his passion for his work and his desire to constantly explore new possibilities and give audiences an experience that feels fresh and cinematic.
With this unique collaboration, Karna has set a new benchmark for action storytelling on Indian television, while Kiran Raj’s dedication continues to drive the show towards newer creative possibilities.