Daijiworld Media Network – Mangaluru

Mangaluru, Dec 26: Tulu film Jai, which released on November 14, has entered its seventh week in theatres, continuing a strong and consistent run across cinema halls in coastal Karnataka.

One of the biggest-budget Tulu films made so far, Jai has been widely appreciated for its scale, technical finesse and rooted storytelling. Shot extensively in and around Mangaluru, the film has struck a chord with audiences for its coastal flavour, engaging narrative and ensemble performances, leading to sustained occupancy, especially during weekends.

Director Roopesh Shetty, who earlier delivered successful films like Girgit, Gamjaal and Circus, returns with Jai, further strengthening his association with commercially successful Tulu cinema. The film is produced under the banners of RS Cinemas, Shoolin Films and Mugrody Productions.

The story and dialogues are penned by Prasanna Shetty Bailur, while Vinuth K has handled cinematography. Music is composed by Loy Valentine Saldanha and editing is by Rahul Vasishta. The film is produced by Anil Shetty, Sudhakar Shetty Mugrody and Manjunath Attavara, with Dikshith Alva as co-producer. Naveen Shetty Aryans has served as choreographer and executive producer.

The film boasts a strong cast including Suniel Shetty, Dr Devadas Kapikad, Raj Deepak Shetty, Naveen D Padil, Aravind Bolar, Bhojaraj Vamanjoor, Prasanna Shetty Bailur, Sandeep Shetty Manibettu and Umesh Mijar. Adviti Shetty plays the female lead.

With its entry into the seventh week, Jai continues to reinforce the growing confidence in high-quality, big-scale Tulu cinema and its ability to sustain long theatrical runs.