Actor Rajesh Dhruva, who recently began learning to play the chenda melam, shared that it took him 15 days to master this traditional percussion instrument from Kerala. Making his Kannada film debut with "Shri Balaji Photo Studio," Rajesh has teamed up with director Sukesh Shetty for their upcoming project "Peter," which centers around the chenda melam. He explained that to authentically portray the role, he committed to learning the basics of playing the chenda. Following a 15-day training period, he acquired the necessary skills and also underwent weight loss training to resemble a chenda artiste. Rajesh emphasized their efforts to seamlessly integrate folk music into the film's narrative to offer the audience a fresh and engaging viewing experience. Despite making strides in the film industry, Rajesh expressed his intention to continue working in television for a stable income, noting that once he establishes himself further in films, he may consider focusing on one medium.