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The makers of 666: Operation Dream Theatre have released the teaser for director Hemanth M Rao’s upcoming Kannada film starring Dr Shiva Rajkumar. Announcing the release of the teaser, Dr Shiva Rajkumar wrote, “Agent 999 Is Here.”
The teaser, packed with action, mystery and an old-school charm, shows the lead characters working on a secret operation, Operation Dream Theatre.
The clips also reinforce the film's recurring cinema imagery. Alongside action sequences and spy iconography, several frames revolve around theatre interiors, film reels and projection equipment, echoing the title's reference to a "Dream Theatre." While these visuals occupy a significant portion of the teaser, the footage avoids identifying the film's primary antagonist.
The film sees Dr Shiva Rajkumar as Agent Prakash. The cast is further strengthened by actor Dhananjaya, introduced as Agent Shankar, and Priyanka Mohan, building anticipation around the film’s covert world of operatives. Joining them are actors Yash Shetty, Aditi Balan, Ashok Sharma, Kushal BK, Taksha Vardhan, Arvind, and Varun Kumar.
666: Operation Dream Theatre was announced in June 2025 with an animated title reveal that introduced the film's 1970s-inspired spy-thriller setting. Produced by Dr. Vaishak J. Gowda, under the Vaishak J Films banner, the film is mounted on a massive budget. The technical crew includes Rao’s frequent collaborators Charan Raj and Advaitha Gurumurthy as music director and cinematographer. Vishwas Kashyap has been brought on as production designer and Inchara Suresh will be designing the costumes.
The film is slated for a pan-India theatrical release in the second half of 2026. With simultaneous releases in Kannada and Telugu, it promises a high-stakes cinematic experience packed with mystery, action, and an ensemble of formidable agents.
Dr Shiva Rajkumar was last seen in Peddi (2026), directed by Buchi Babu Sana. He also has a slate of upcoming projects, including Jailer 2 and Mahaan.