Teaser on the Way: “DUDE”

Post-Production Underway for the Trilingual Film “DUDE”

Multitalented Tej takes on both acting and direction duties for the trilingual film DUDE, being made in Kannada, Telugu, and Malayalam. Set against the backdrop of football and driven by powerful emotions, this film is a tribute to the late Kannada superstar Puneeth Rajkumar, a passionate football enthusiast.

With 80 percent shooting completed, the film is currently in post-production, and the teaser is to be released soon!

Speaking about the film, actor-director Tej shared:

“As both actor and director, I’m extremely happy with how ‘DUDE’ is turning out. Even watching the rushes is exciting! I can’t wait to watch it with audiences in theatres. I wholeheartedly thank the cast and technical crew who made this possible. We’ll release the teaser soon and begin full-scale promotions.”

Veteran actor Rangayana Raghu plays a football coach in the film, which is being planned for this year release across all three languages simultaneously.

Interestingly, Raghavendra Rajkumar, who plays a key role in the film, is also contributing as a script consultant. The film features a strong female cast including Shanya Kaveramma, Megha, Mohith, Dhriti, Anarghya, Dipali Pandey, Siri, Evangeline, Sonu Teerth Goud, Yashaswini, Mercy, and Monish, Rajeswari portraying fierce football-loving women.

Supporting roles are played by Sundar Raja, Sparsha Rekha, and Vijay Chendoor.

Produced under the prestigious banner Panoramic Studios, the film has music by Emil Mohammad of Jinke Mari fame and cinematography by Prem of Ala Modalaindi fame.