Shivaranjan Bolannavar shot by unidentified assailants, actor escapes unhurt

In a shocking incident, Kannada actor Shivaranjan Bolannavar escaped unhurt when unknown assailants fired three rounds at him near his residence in Bailhongal and fled, police said on Wednesday. “The actor was the target, but he is safe. A hunt is on for the assailants,” a police officer said. He said the actor had gone to visit his parents in Bailhongal on Tuesday night.Shivaranjan has acted in several movies, including Veera Bhadra, Bisi Rakta, Aata Hudugaata, Amrutha Sindhu and Raja Rani. He earned recognition for his work in Amrutha Sindhu, in which his co-star was actress Shruthi.