Daijiworld Media Network – Mangaluru
Mangaluru, Jan 4: ‘Jai’, starring and directed by rock star Roopesh Shetty, has witnessed an exceptional run in both Tulu and Kannada languages. The film created a record by registering 1,020 shows on its opening day and has successfully completed 50 days in theatres.
In Mumbai, Jai created history with the biggest-ever Tulu film premiere, recording over 25 shows across nine theatres in a single day.
The film has already received an overwhelming response wherever it has been released and has won the appreciation of audiences. In Mangaluru, it has been running continuously for eight weeks and has collected impressive box office figures.
The film team has also garnered substantial revenue through dubbing rights, audio rights and premiere shows. Speaking about the response, actor-director Roopesh Shetty said that audiences have watched and appreciated the film, with positive feedback pouring in from viewers. He added that the film has been liked by family audiences as well as schoolchildren.
Jai is a big-budget Tulu film featuring several renowned artistes from the district. Following the success of Girgit and Circus, Roopesh Shetty has directed Jai, marking another milestone in his career.
The film also features Bollywood actor Suniel Shetty in a role, which has added to its impact and appeal. Jai has been produced under the banners of RS Cinemas, Shoolin Films and Mugrodi Production.
Roopesh Shetty has directed the film, while the story and dialogues have been written by Prasanna Shetty Bailur. The screenplay has been jointly handled by Roopesh Shetty and Venu Hasralli. Vinuth K has handled the cinematography, with music composed by Loy Valentine Saldanha and editing by Rahul Vasistha. Choreography and executive production have been managed by Naveen Shetty Aryans.
The film features an ensemble cast including Suniel Shetty, Dr Devadas Kapikad, Raj Deepak Shetty, Naveen D Padil, Aravind Bolar, Bhojaraj Vamanjoor, Prasanna Shetty Bailur, Sandeep Shetty Manibettu, Umesh Mijar, Jyotish Shetty, Manoj Chetan D’Souza and others. Advithi Shetty plays the female lead.