3 days Ago By Express News Service
Following the success of his critically acclaimed debut film , director Sukesh Shetty is venturing into a new territory with his upcoming project, . This film represents an ambitious step, taking a trilingual approach, as it is planned to be made in Kannada, Tamil, and Malayalam. According to writer and director Sukesh Shetty, is a sensitive crime drama.
The film’s first-look poster was launched by two celebrated actors: Vijay Sethupathi in Tamil and Dhananjaya in Kannada. Both lent their star power to unveil the film’s title and extended their wishes to the team. The first-look poster is rich with symbolism and mystery, picturised on an abandoned vintage Yamaha RX bike.
This hints at a nostalgic or possibly significant element in the storyline. The poster also includes a wall sketch illustrating musicians in mid-performance, suggesting the film’s deep connection to music and tradition. Adding to the intrigue are two handwritten notes on the wall: ‘Jessie vapas bandidaale’ in the Kannada and ‘Royal chande hudugaru’ in the Tamil and Malayalam versions.
These cryptic messages further spark curiosity about the film’s narrative and its cultural context. revolves around Singari Mela, a traditional art form that plays a crucial role in the plot, and is set against the backdrop of Kerala’s Chende Mela, a traditional drum ensemble known for its dynamic and rhythmic performances. This centuries-old art form is said to be integral to the film’s core idea, highlighting its cultural significance and its place in the broader spectrum of folk traditions.
Alongside the Chende Mela, Peter will explore other indigenous art forms like Yakshagana, a traditional dance drama from Karnataka, and Bhootakola, a ritualistic performance from the Tulu region of Karnataka. By incorporating these vibrant traditions, Shetty aims to offer audiences a unique experience that celebrates and preserves these cultural heritages. “We have completed 29 days of shooting extensively in Madikeri and are now waiting for a season change to resume.
The first half was shot entirely in natural rain, as required by the plot, with several sets constructed in the rural village of Bhagamandala. At this point, we’ve scheduled a break to allow the three main actors to focus on reducing their weight for the remaining scenes,” says Sukesh Shetty. The cast of Peter features Rajesh Dhruva, who has transitioned from television serials to films and has previously appeared in a film titled Balaji Studio.
Alongside Rajesh, the film stars Janvi Rayala (Kaiva) and the new face Raviksha Shetty in lead roles. Peter, produced by Ravi Hiremath and Rakesh Hegde under the Vriddhi Studios banner, is yet to finalize its music composer. Gururprasad Narnad is on board as the cinematographer.
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