‘Picasso’: Shiva Rajkumar and Abishan Jeevinth’s Upcoming Film Gets a Title

The upcoming collaboration between Kannada superstar Shiva Rajkumar and Tamil filmmaker-actor Abishan Jeevinth has officially received a title. Titled Picasso, the film will be released in Tamil, Kannada, and Telugu, making it an interesting multilingual project.

The makers announced the title on September 7, unveiling a poster that has generated curiosity around the film’s storyline and characters.

Picasso Title Announced

The makers officially revealed Picasso along with a poster, confirming the title of the upcoming film.

The project is directed by Gowtham Sivaraman and was officially announced as being in production on June 1. The film’s shoot is currently underway in Chennai.

With Shiva Rajkumar leading the project alongside Abishan Jeevinth, Picasso brings together talent from the Kannada and Tamil film industries.

Shiva Rajkumar and Abishan Jeevinth Lead the Film

Shiva Rajkumar is one of the most prominent stars in Kannada cinema, while Abishan Jeevinth is known for his work as a filmmaker and actor.

Abishan recently made his acting debut with the 2026 Tamil film With Love, directed by Madhan and co-starring Anaswara Rajan. He now returns to acting with Picasso.

The combination of Shiva Rajkumar and Abishan Jeevinth has made the film one of the upcoming multilingual projects to watch.

Shivani Nagaram Makes Her Tamil Debut

The film also marks the Tamil debut of Shivani Nagaram, who is widely recognised for her role in Little Hearts.

She will share screen space with Yogalakshmi, known for her performance in Heart Beat.

Yogalakshmi has previously collaborated with Abishan Jeevinth in his directorial Tourist Family, adding another connection between the team members.

Technical Crew

Picasso features a promising technical team working across different departments.

• Director: Gowtham Sivaraman
• Music Composer: Leon James
• Cinematographer: Pragadeesh Prabhu
• Costume Designer: Swathi Ramakrishan

The technical crew is expected to play an important role in shaping the visual and musical identity of the multilingual film.

Shiva Rajkumar’s Tamil Film Journey

For Shiva Rajkumar, Picasso marks another significant Tamil project.

The actor has already appeared in major Tamil productions including Jailer and Captain Miller, while he is also part of the upcoming Jailer 2.

His growing presence in Tamil cinema has allowed him to collaborate with several leading Tamil filmmakers and actors.

Shiva Rajkumar’s Upcoming Projects

Shiva Rajkumar has several projects in his lineup across different industries.

His upcoming slate includes Bali, directed by Pavan Wadeyar, as well as projects such as Dad, Gummadi Narsaiah, A For Anand, and 666 Operation Dream Theatre, directed by Hemanth M Rao.

He is also associated with an upcoming project directed by Saravanan and produced by Sathya Jyothi Films.

Shoot Underway in Chennai

The production of Picasso is currently progressing in Chennai.

With filming underway and the title now officially revealed, audiences can expect more updates regarding the film’s cast, storyline, first look, teaser, and eventual release plans in the coming months.

Final Thoughts

Picasso brings together Shiva Rajkumar and Abishan Jeevinth in a new multilingual film directed by Gowtham Sivaraman. With its release planned in Tamil, Kannada, and Telugu, the project has the potential to connect with audiences across multiple South Indian markets.

The addition of Shivani Nagaram in her Tamil debut, along with Yogalakshmi and an experienced technical team led by music composer Leon James, adds further interest to the upcoming film. With the shoot currently underway in Chennai, Picasso is certainly a project to keep an eye on.