Smishna, a model turned dancer is to make her debut in Sandalwood through the movie Yuva Samrat, which also stars the budding actor Kiran Nandakumar in the lead. The story is about a man, who falls in love with a visiting model, and the journey of him fighting to retain his love for her. The screenplay and direction is by Yeshwanth Kumar, Kiran's brother and the director has also composed music for the film. The cast also includes Srinivasamurthy, M S Umesh, Renu and Bharathi Sharma playing supporting roles.

- By Trijai Nerthi