Actor Rajesh Dhruva, who recently embarked on learning to play the chenda melam, shares 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, centered around the chenda melam. Rajesh was driven by a desire for authenticity, leading him to invest time in learning the fundamentals of the chenda. Following 15 days of dedicated training, he honed the necessary skills to play the instrument, supplementing his efforts with weight loss training to achieve the appearance of a chenda artist. In the context of the film, the aim was to seamlessly infuse folk music into the narrative, crafting a novel and immersive viewing experience for the audience. Rajesh emphasizes the importance of captivating viewers and justifying their choice to watch the film in today's fiercely competitive film landscape. Despite his advancements in cinema, Rajesh expresses a commitment to continuing his television work, citing the stability it offers financially. He indicates that once he establishes a strong foothold in the film industry, he may contemplate focusing on a single medium.