Actors are claiming to have buried the hatchet, but the film fraternity fears that the ghost of their troubled past may impact their performance in Sangolli Rayanna.

Sandalwood is already smouldering in anticipation of the magnificent display of fireworks on the sets of Sangolli Rayanna this Diwali when real life 'old flames' -- Darshan and Nikita Thukral -- enact steamy scenes to set the silver screen on fire.

As the superstar returns to face the camera after getting embroiled in a wife battering case a month ago, the film fraternity looks in a festive mood.

According to industry experts, when Darshan steps into the sets of the film sometime next week to shoot with Nikita, the ghost of their troubled past may impact their on-screen performance. It will be a tough test for Nikita and Darshan as professionals. The very thought of standing in front of your former flame and shooting romantic scenes is enough to make you feel uncomfortable.