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Time of India
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Kichcha Sudeep announces action thriller 'K47'; aims for Christmas 2025 release: "It may seem like a stretch, but we're committed"
Picture Credit: Facebook Kannada star Kichcha Sudeep has officially pulled the curtain back on his 47th film, tentatively titled 'K47'. The high-octane action thriller will be directed by 'Max' fame Vijay Kartikeyan. Sudeep who is working on another film 'Billa Ranga Baasha' recently shared about the upcoming film. As per a Cinema Express report, their goal is to release 'K47' by Christmas. Sudeep is already occupied with the shooting of his massive fantasy epic 'Billa Ranga Baasha,' directed by Anup Bhandari. Speaking about juggling both films, Sudeep shared, "Billa Ranga Baasha is a grand film with massive sets and elaborate world-building, it needs time. But in the meantime, I wanted to deliver a film this year, and 'K47' is designed to be a quick, solid action entertainer. The goal is to release it by Christmas. It may seem like a stretch, but we're committed." K47 - Motion Poster | Kichcha Sudeepa | Vijay Kartikeyaa | Sathya Jyothi Films & Kichcha Creatiions While many speculated that 'K47' would be a sequel to 'Max', Sudeep clarified that the upcoming film is a standalone project with a fresh storyline. "Yes, when a film like 'Max' works, the temptation to build a franchise is real. But 'K47' is something new altogether—new character, new tone. It's not Max 2. We didn't want to force that connection just for branding." There were also rumours about filmmaker Cheran being attached to the project at some stage. Sudeep acknowledged the collaboration in its early stages but mentioned that it didn't progress. The music for 'K47' will be composed by Ajaneesh Loknath. He also spoke about the criticism associated with him, mostly for working with non-Kannada banners. Sudeep responded with honesty, "It's not about where the banner is from. Whoever comes with a good story, I'll join hands. If big Kannada banners have stories, I'm always ready."
India Today
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Kichcha Sudeep announces K47: I feel the need to bring out a film this year
Kichcha Sudeep officially announced his 47th film, tentatively titled 'K47'. The project, which went on floors on July 7 in Chennai, is being helmed by 'Max' director Vijay Kartikeyan and backed by Tamil banner Sathya Jyothi Films. Billed as a high-octane action thriller, the film is targeting a December 25, 2025 announcement came as a surprise for fans, as Sudeep has been busy shooting for his fantasy epic 'Billa Ranga Baasha' with Anup Bhandari. ''Billa Ranga Baasha' is a massive film with elaborate sets and world-building—it will take time. But in between, I wanted to give a film this year, and we hope 'K47' will be shot quickly. The goal is to release it by December 25 this year. This might seem impossible, but we'll give it everything. Given the current uncertainty in Kannada cinema, I feel the need to bring out a film this year,' he The film marks Sudeep's second collaboration with Vijay Kartikeyan, who made his Kannada debut with the action thriller 'Max'. While there was speculation that 'K47' would be a follow-up to that film, Sudeep was quick to clarify that it is a standalone story. 'After a film like 'Max' succeeds, there's always the urge to create a franchise. But 'K47' features a completely different character and tone. It's definitely not 'Max 2'. We didn't want to force that connection.' Vijay Kartikeya's X post about Kichcha Sudeep and the start of K47 shoots Sudeep also addressed rumours that filmmaker Cheran was supposed to direct the project. While confirming early discussions, he said the collaboration didn't move forward. 'Cheran is a wonderful storyteller, and I truly admire his work. We did collaborate, but the story just didn't align with where I am or the uncertainty of the Kannada industry. It didn't feel like a story for today's times. Can I attempt something like 'My Autograph' now? Honestly, I feel it would be too complicated for today's landscape.'Ajaneesh Loknath will compose the music for the film. Veteran producer TG Thyagarajan, who last produced a Kannada film in 1986 called 'Sathya Jyothi', starring Dr Vishnuvardhan, is making his return to the industry with this project. 'Sudeep is one of my favourite actors, and we're thrilled to return with 'K47',' he said. He also revealed that past efforts to collaborate with Shivarajkumar and Puneeth Rajkumar didn't criticism around working with non-Kannada banners, Sudeep was candid. 'Why would I distance myself from Kannada producers? That's not true at all. Instead of asking me, ask why the big production houses here aren't approaching with stories. Whoever brings a good story, I'll hold their hand,' said the 'Eega' his renewed commitment to 'Bigg Boss Kannada', shoots of the ambitious 'Billa Ranga Baasha' underway, and the newly announced 'K47' project, fans can expect a packed schedule from the star for the rest of the year.- Ends
New Indian Express
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- New Indian Express
Kichcha Sudeep: 'Given the current uncertainty in Kannada cinema, I feel the need to bring out a film this year'
Kichcha Sudeep has officially announced his 47th film, tentatively titled K47, which is set to go on floors on July 7 in Chennai. Billed to be a high-octane action thriller, the film reunites Sudeep with Max director Vijay Kartikeyan, and it will be backed by Sathya Jyothi Films, the noted Tamil production house known for producing Vishnuvardhan's 1986 film, Sathya Jyothi. While Sudeep is already shooting Anup Bhandari's fantasy epic Billa Ranga Baasha, he wanted to simultaneously work on a film that could release sooner. Interestingly, the makers of K47 are targeting a December 25, 2025 release. 'Billa Ranga Baasha is a massive film with elaborate sets and world-building—it will take time. But in between, I wanted to give a film this year, and we hope K47 will be shot quickly. The goal is to release it by December 25 this year. This might seem impossible, but we'll give it everything. Given the current uncertainty in Kannada cinema, I feel the need to bring out a film this year.'
