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Hindustan Times
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Kiccha Sudeep: If there is a heroine in my film, she deserves a good character
Kannada superstar Kiccha Sudeep has kickstarted a new collaboration with Max maker Vijay Kartikeyaa, produced by Sathya Jyothi Films, which, he's clarified is not a sequel to their first film together. The as-yet-untitled film will be a massy entertainer that Sudeep fans will thoroughly enjoy – that's the promise Vijay has made. Like Max, this time around also, the filmmaker does not have a heroine for Sudeep. Kiccha Sudeep's next is with Max director Vijay Kartikeyaa From Sparsha to Kempegowda, Kotigobba 2, Vikrant Rona and Max, among many more, watch Kiccha Sudeep hits with OTTplay Premium And yet again, like Max, that was not the initial plan that the filmmaker had. The initial script of Max had a romantic interest for Sudeep's character Arjun Mahakshay, albeit as a flashback, which, the Kannada superstar felt was an unnecessary diversion for the narrative. This time, Vijay's story has a heroine; it's just that there's no connection between her and Sudeep's character. Kiccha Sudeep: We would not be doing justice to the character or the actor 'When Vijay brought the script to me, there was a heroine in the tale and there still is. It's just that we have nothing to do with each other in this tale. There was a connect between the two characters, with some flashback scenes to establish this. But that's where my filtering comes in and I wondered what would happen to the story if this element is not a part of it,' said Sudeep at the film's official launch. Sudeep's rationale was that if a scene is removed and that deletion affects the flow of the film, you have to retain it, but it that is not the case and it makes no difference whatsoever, it is better to edit it out from the word go, rather than at the editing table. 'Also, I strongly believe that if a heroine is in my film, she also deserves a very good character. If you cannot give her that in some stories, her inclusion will feel forced,' he said. When Vijay brought his script, though, Sudeep did not feel they were doing justice to the character and the actress who was going to be doing it. Incidentally, Sudeep's film with Sathya Jyothi Films was meant to be directed by Cheran, with KGF fame Srinidhi Shetty on board as the heroine. A Sudeep-Srinidhi combination, therefore, looks unlikely at this point.
New Indian Express
02-06-2025
- New Indian Express
Film producer Babu booked for allegations of fraud
BENGALURU: An FIR has been filed against Kannada film producer Soorappa Babu for allegedly cheating a woman of Rs 67.5 lakh under the pretext of producing a film. According to the complaint, the woman claimed that Babu took Rs 92.5 lakh from her in phases in 2023, saying he was producing a film directed by K S Ravikumar and starring Shivarajkumar and Ganesh. However, after receiving the money, Babu became unreachable within a month. When she made enquiries, she discovered that no such project involving the said actors was underway. Upon confronting Babu, he returned Rs 25 lakh but refused to repay the remaining Rs 67.5 lakh. The FIR states that he told her, 'I don't have the money to return. Do whatever you want,' and allegedly issued threats. The woman alleged that Babu misused her trust and made false promises of film collaborations. Based on her complaint, a case of cheating and criminal intimidation has been registered at the Amruthahalli police station. Police said they are verifying the financial transactions and will issue a notice to Babu for questioning. Babu is known for producing films such as Kotigobba, Prithvi, and Kotigobba 2.
