Set within a fantasy-driven narrative, 45 operates across three parallel storylines, and a powerful screen presence anchors each thread. Shivarajkumar, Upendra, and Raj B Shetty occupy the film in distinct ways, appearing solo, in combinations, and together within the same visual space. “Even working with one of them changes the pattern of a frame,” Satya explains. “With three, the responsibility multiplies. You have to respect their individuality while maintaining the director’s intent.”
The solution lay in visual differentiation. Shivarajkumar’s arc is wrapped in yellow, a palette that suggests warmth, stability, and moral weight. Upendra is defined through red, a colour that carries intensity and disruption. Raj B Shetty moves between these worlds, represented through orange, a deliberate blend that mirrors his narrative position. “The colours are not cosmetic,” Satya says. “They work as metaphors. They run through costumes, sets, lighting, and even the emotional tone of scenes.”
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