Noted Kannada music director Arjun Janya, known as the magical composer, makes his directorial debut with the Pan-India project 45, starring Shivarajkumar, Upendra and Raj B. Shetty. Inspired by his late brother, Janya envisions 45 as a spiritual journey with the actors embodying Brahma, Vishnu and Maheshwara. Cinematographer Satya Hegde adds visual depth to the film.