Aishwarya Rajesh has been cast as the female lead in the upcoming Kannada film ‘Uttarakaanda’, directed by Rohith Padaki. She replaces Ramya, who opted out of the project due to scheduling conflicts. ‘Uttarakaanda’ is a two-part gangster drama set in North Karnataka, starring Dhananjaya in the lead and Shivarajkumar in a prominent role.