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Karnataka government declares ‘Daredevil Musthafa’ tax-free

After 'Lucia' (2013), 'Daredevil Musthafa' is the second major Kannada film to have been bankrolled through crowd-funding.

ByShashiprasad S M

Published Jun 15, 2023 | 3:10 PM ⚊UpdatedAug 10, 2023 | 2:42 PM

'Daredevil Musthafa' tax free in Karnataka. (Supplied)

Days after the makers of the Kannada film Daredevil Musthafa urged Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to grant tax exemption, the State government on Thursday, 15 June, heeded their request and declared it tax-free in the State.

The movie is based on a short story penned by renowned writer Poornachandra Tejaswi.

“We planned to invite Chief Minister Siddaramaiah sir to watch our movie Daredevil Musthafa. Following suggestions, we also urged the government to make our film tax-free. We did so with the only intention to reach as many audiences as possible,” director Shashank Soghal told South First.

ತಮ್ಮ ಬರಹ ಮತ್ತು ಬದುಕಿನ ಮೂಲಕ ಒಂದಿಡೀ ತಲೆಮಾರಿನ ಜನರನ್ನು ಪ್ರಭಾವಿಸಿದ ಹಾಗೂ ಪ್ರಭಾವಿಸುತ್ತಲೇ ಇರುವ ಕನ್ನಡದ ಜನಪ್ರಿಯ ಸಾಹಿತಿ ಕೆ.ಪಿ. ಪೂರ್ಣಚಂದ್ರ ತೇಜಸ್ವಿಯವರ ಕತೆಯಾಧಾರಿತ “ಡೇರ್ ಡೆವಿಲ್ ಮುಸ್ತಫಾ” ಸಿನಿಮಾಗೆ ತೆರಿಗೆ ವಿನಾಯಿತಿ ನೀಡಿ ಆದೇಶಿಸಿದ್ದೇನೆ.

ಇಂದಿನ ಕಾಲಘಟಕ್ಕೆ ಬೇಕಿರುವುದು ಸೌಹಾರ್ದತೆ, ಪ್ರೀತಿ, ವಿಶ್ವಾಸಗಳ ಬುನಾದಿಯ…

— Siddaramaiah (@siddaramaiah) June 15, 2023

“After receiving a humungous response from both critics and cine-goers, we announced a slash in ticket prices. We charged ₹99 for multiplex cinemas, and ₹75 and ₹50 for balcony and second class in single screens respectively. This did take a toll on our profits but the move was aimed to increase the footfalls in theatres so our film reaches as many audiences as possible,” he added.

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ಖ್ಯಾತ ಸಾಹಿತಿ ಪೂರ್ಣಚಂದ್ರ ತೇಜಸ್ವಿಯವರ ಬರಹಾಧಾರಿತ ಶಶಾಂಕ್ ನಿರ್ದೇಶನದ “ಡೇರ್ ಡೆವಿಲ್ ಮುಸ್ತಫಾ”ಸಿನಿಮಾಗೆ ತೆರಿಗೆ ವಿನಾಯ್ತಿ ನೀಡುವಂತೆ ಚಿತ್ರತಂಡದವರು ಮುಖ್ಯಮಂತ್ರಿ @siddaramaiah ಅವರನ್ನು ಭೇಟಿಮಾಡಿ ಮನವಿ ಮಾಡಿದರು.
ಚಿತ್ರಕಥಾ ಲೇಖಕ ಅನಂತ್, ನಿರ್ದೇಶಕ ಶಶಾಂಕ್ ಹಾಗೂ ಚಿಂತಕ ಪ್ರೊ.ನಟರಾಜ್ ಹುಳಿಯಾರ್ ಅವರು ತಂಡದಲ್ಲಿದ್ದರು. pic.twitter.com/HxnEvQKTQp

— CM of Karnataka (@CMofKarnataka) June 11, 2023

Will boost reach

A still from Shashank Soghal’s ‘Daredevil Musthafa’. (Supplied)

Soon after the movie was given tax exemption, the makers thanked the State government. They shared that Daredevil Musthafa already completed four weeks in theatres and this will help the film reach new audiences in the State.

“Siddaramaiah sir said he would watch the film later as he is busy with the preparations for the upcoming State budget. It was his close associates who watched Daredevil Musthafa that made him aware of the film,” the makers said.

Communal harmony

Poornachandra Tejaswi’s ‘Daredevil Musthafa’. (Supplied)

After Lucia (2013), Daredevil Musthafa is the second major film in Kannada which has been bankrolled through a crowd-funding model with more than 75 members, mostly admirers of writer Poornachandra Tejwasi, joining hands in producing this venture.

However, actor-producer Daali Dhananjay later joined hands in presenting (assisting in the release) Daredevil Musthafa.

The film which is based on a short story penned by Tejaswi in the same title from the compilation of short stories — Abachoorina Post Office, revolves around a bunch of PUC students.

Set on college premises, the comedy-drama takes a twist when the only Muslim student gets admission into the college. The makers say that the beauty of the film is that the writer propagates communal harmony in the simplest yet most effective manner.