Actor Avinash Shetty, known for his negative roles in films like Power and Badmaash, is now stepping into the lead role in an upcoming Kannada film directed by Hemanth Kaushik. Avinash reflects on the challenges he faced in realizing his dreams due to the impact of Covid on the film industry. Despite setbacks, he competed in a Kannada reality show to gain visibility and continued to enhance his skills, such as learning Muay Thai. He emphasizes the importance of being prepared for unexpected opportunities and is currently in talks for projects in different southern film industries. Avinash's aspiration is to bring smiles to audiences through his work and to explore diverse roles that challenge his acting abilities, aiming to avoid being typecast in negative characters.