Script work is the biggest challenge in pan-Indian films: Kannada producer Uday K Mehta

Entertainment By Shashiprasad SM 09/09/2023 Read the article

The latest in the pan-India films phenomenon is the prequel of Kantara (2022). Helmed by Rishab Shetty, Kantara 2 is in the production stage.

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The next big pan-India project in Kannada that is up for release in the near future is Dhruva Sarja-starrer Martin.

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Considering the amount of time the movie is taking to hit screens, there is speculation that it might be released in two parts.

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“We are working hard to give our best and meet the expectations and the examples set by recent phenomenal successes of Kannada films,” producer Uday K Mehta said.

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The recent Bollywood flick Gadar 2 broke several BO records, including for the fastest Indian film ever to cross ₹500 crore in collections.

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Mehta pointed out, “It is a sequel to a film that was released 22 years ago. It has set a great example; a sequel or prequel to such films can succeed even if a movie is decades old.”

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According to the producer, script work is one of the biggest challenges while making pan-Indian films.

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The story of Martin is written by actor-director Arjun Sarja. He says he penned the story of the film exclusively by keeping his nephew Dhruva Sarja in mind.

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