SonyLIV to premiere late Puneet Rajkumar’s last film James on April 14

SonyLIV has announced the premiere date for the final film of late Kannada superstar Puneet Rajkumar, James (2022). The film will be streaming on the OTT platform from April 14, almost a month after hitting theatres on March 17.

Ashish Golwalkar, Head Content, SonyLIV said, “It is an honour to be associated with James, which not only has gripping performances but is also a testament to the outstanding and multifaceted journey of Puneeth Rajkumar on celluloid.”

He added, “He was a true genius, and we are proud to be able to bring his last feature film to his fans everywhere and help them connect with their beloved superstar. It will also boost our regional library, adding to our aim of bringing quality content that resonates with people from all parts of the country.”

Writer-director Chethan Kumar said, “Directing Puneeth is a dream that only the fortunate can turn into a reality. I consider myself extremely privileged to have gotten this opportunity. I had envisioned the film with Puneeth in mind, and it was an absolute honour to have him play James. By bringing the movie on SonyLIV, the platform is paying fitting tribute to the legendary personality that he was.”

For those not in the know, Puneet Rajkumar breathed his last on 29 October 2021. James marks the posthumous appearance of the superstar.