Shivarajakumar's new film 'Kavacha' which is a remake of Malayalam hit 'Oppam' was launched at Uttaradi Mutt in Bangalore. Shivarajakumar plays a blind in this film and the actor faced the first shot of the film.

It was nearly 15 years since the actor acted in a remake film. His last remake film was 'Kodandarama' directed by V Ravichandran. The film was released in 2002 and after a gap of 15 years, the actor is in a remake.

'Kavacha' is being produced by M V V Satyanarayana and A Sampath Kumar. G V R Vasu is the director. Apart from Shivarajakumar, the film star Isha Koppikar, Ravi Kaale, Tabala Naani, Vasishta Simha, Sudha Belavadi and others in prominent roles. Arjun Janya is the music director.