A Kannada film titled “MM” will go on the floors here on January 15. The film, being produced by Sri Kalabhairava Creations at an estimated cost of Rs. 1.25 crore, is a romantic thriller.
Addressing presspersons here on Monday, V. Devadatta, director of the film, said that the film’s title was aimed at arousing the curiosity of the viewers. In the romantic thriller, the name of the hero is Mahesh, while that of the heroine is Madhumati and they stay at a house called Mitra Mahal.
In addition to direction, he (Mr. Devadatta) had written the story, screenplay and dialogues of the film. He had directed the Kannada film “Psycho” in 2008. He was returning to the films after a hiatus of six years.
This film is being produced by the Kumbra Raghunath Rai, who had produced Tulu films such as “Maribale” and “Kanchilda Bale,” and a Kannada film “Shuklambharadaram.”
The hero and heroine for “MM” would be selected on January 22 after a rehearsal in Bengaluru. Already seven applicants had been shortlisted for the role of hero, while there were 13 applicants for the role of heroine. Experienced actors and actresses had been roped to play the supporting roles.
The shooting of the entire film would take place in 45 days and it would be released in the first week of August. While 85 per cent of the film would be shot in Bengaluru, the remaining portion of the film would be shot in M.M. Hills, Horanadu and Udupi.
The film would have five songs in it and the music had been composed by Ashley-Abhilash. The background score would by Anand-Rahul and the cinematography by Sharan Murugan.
Vinay Kumar Sorake, Urban Development Minister, would give the clap for the first shot of the film on Thursday, while Lakshmivara Tirtha Swami of Shiroor Math would grace the occasion. Pramod Madhwaraj, MLA and Amrita Krishnamurthy, Vice President of Udupi City Municipal Council, would start the camera.
“Another speciality of this film is that the first shot will be taken without the selection of the hero or heroine,” Mr. Devadatta said.
