Daijiworld Media Network – Mangaluru

Mangaluru, Jun 5: The premiere shows of Tulu film 'Kajja' will be held from June 5.

After conducting a premiere show in Mysuru, the film team is now set to reach audiences through a series of coastal premiere screenings. The premiere schedule includes Puttur on June 5 at 6.30 pm, Surathkal on June 6 at 1.30 pm, Padubidri on June 6 at 4 pm, and Udupi on June 6 at 6.30 pm. The Mangaluru premiere will be held at Bharath Cinemas on Sunday, June 7, at 10 am. The film is slated for a statewide theatrical release on June 11.

Directed by Jishnu S Menon and Siddharth Shetty, Kajja had generated curiosity right from its inception. When the teaser was released, Tulu audiences described it as a film that breaks conventional cinematic norms and offers a fresh approach. The film, which blends comedy, thriller, action, and a love story, carries the tagline ‘Karma Returns’.

Siddharth Shetty plays a lead role in the film, alongside multilingual actor Vasishta Simha, marking his debut in Tulu cinema. Mohan Raj has written the story, screenplay, and dialogues for Kajja, while the film is produced by Vishanth Menezes.

The film also features Aravind Bolar, Umesh Mijar, Jayashree, Shwetha Kotian, Sahana Sudhakar, Vencita Dias, Mohan Raj, Gautham Bangera, Suvarna Poojary, Savita Anchan, Shaheen Sheikh, and Sannidhi Shetty.

The music for the film is composed by Likhith Prasad Shetty, with cinematography by Chandu Meppayur and editing by Binu Napoleon. Choreography is by Vijeth R Nayak, while action sequences are directed by Yoganand.