Suthradaari: Chandan Shetty’s investigative thriller gets a release date

Popular Kannada rapper Chandan Shetty’s been focusing on an acting career along with his music endavours, having shot for a period film called Elra Kaal Eliyatte Kaala, directed by actor-filmmaker Sujay Shastry. The film, though, is yet to release. Subsequently, Chandan signed up for another film, Suthradaari, an investigative thriller in which he plays a cop.

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Suthradaari in theatres on May 9

Directed by debutant Kiran Kumra, Suthradaari has zeroed in on its date with audiences and will be in theatres on May 9. Chandan, who is also serving as composer, is paired with Apurva in the film, while Sanjana Anand will be seen in a special number.

Speaking at the release date announcement of Suthradaari, Chandan said that acting was not on his horizon, until the pandemic, when he was at home, with nothing much to do. Wearing the khaki uniform for the film was a special moment, he said, adding that it was the first time ever in his life that he was in a police avatar. “When you wear the khaki uniform, hold a gun and drive around, it gives you the feel that you are actually a police uniform. It was a great experience working on this film,” he said.

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When asked what change he would bring about if he were a real cop, Chandan did not bat an eyelid before replying that he would work on bringing Bengaluru’s traffic issues in order. “I want everyone to follow traffic rules. I am very strict about upholding traffic rules, but strangely enough, here, those who do so are considered to be at fault, while those who break all rules and regulations have been normalized.”

As for the current environment in Kannada cinema, with audiences not coming to theatres, Chandan said that it was time for a change within the industry. “Earlier, everyone associated with the film, from actors to technicians, would take their payment in advance and if the movie fails to perform at the box office, only the producer would suffer. This has to change. Everyone should have an equal share in the profit or loss of a film. Only then will we survive as an industry,” he said.

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