Director Anup Bhandari is collaborating with Sudeep on the ambitious project Billa Ranga Baashaa, which is currently in development. Recently, the Vikrant Rona director created excitement with a social media post featuring Sudeep and Anup himself, both dressed in stylish black outfits. The post hinted at a major announcement about the highly anticipated film, which is scheduled to be revealed today, coinciding with actor Kiccha Sudeep’s birthday.
While the post has left fans speculating about the official launch of Billa Ranga Baashaa, the filmmakers have a surprising twist in store. Sudeep’s interactions with the media have revealed that the makers of the Telugu hit film, Hanu-Man, will be collaborating with Billa Ranga Baashaa, producing it alongside K Niranjan Reddy and Chaitanya Reddy under the Primeshow Entertainment banner. This marks the production house’s debut in Kannada cinema and will be a multi-language project.
The official details about the collaboration and the film’s production are set to be announced today. In the meantime, Sudeep is preparing for the release of Max, and production on Billa Ranga Baashaa is progressing steadily. The set construction alone is expected to take three months, with filming scheduled to begin later this year.
Billa Ranga Baashaa, projected to be one of Sudeep’s biggest budget films, is a futuristic action-adventure set in the year 2209. Written by Anup Bhandari, the film will incorporate elements of science fiction. Apart from these interesting projects, Sudeep is also working on his own directorial venture, which will be produced by KRG Studios.
Sudeep to adopt a flexible work style, to handle two or three films simultaneously
Sudeep expressed his eagerness to maintain a consistent presence in the film industry, noting that people often think he’s idle between projects. “Whenever I meet someone, they ask how I’m doing, thinking I’m just playing cricket in my free time,” he jokes. “But for me, as an artist, it’s crucial to stay visible and keep my work in front of the audience. I want to see my films released more frequently.”
Reflecting on his past approach, Sudeep acknowledges that his dedication to focusing on one film at a time, though effective for quality, led to periods of inactivity during delays. “I’ve always focused on one project at a time, but the downside is that delays leave me with days of doing nothing, just waiting,” he explains. “It’s not just frustrating—it’s unproductive. I realised I need to change my approach to keep things moving.”
To address this, Sudeep is adopting a more flexible work style, planning to work on two or even three films simultaneously. “Moving forward, I’m planning to handle multiple projects at once,” he reveals. “This is a new challenge, but it’s necessary. Collaborating with major production houses will help me manage my schedule better, ensuring there’s always something in progress.”
Max's first single to have lyrics by Anup Bhandari
While the highly-anticipated action thriller Max does not yet have a confirmed release date, the filmmakers are keeping fans engaged with the release of the lyrical video for the film's first single. The video will premiere on Saregama Kannada today, on Sudeep's birthday.
The song, composed by Ajaneesh Loknath and with lyrics penned by Anup Bhandari, features vocals by Chetan Gandharva and rapper MC Bijju. Anup Bhandari has shared the lyrics on his social media, encouraging fans to learn them and sing along when the song is officially released.
Directed by Karthikeya and produced by Kalaipuli S Thanu's V Creations and Sudeep Kichcha Creations, Max also stars Tamil actor Varalaxmi Sarathkumar, Ravi Shankar P, Samyuktha Hornad, and Sukrutha Wagle. The film will feature cinematography by Shekar Chandra.