The Kannada film industry continues to explore new frontiers with its latest short film, Joker Actor, directed by Prashaanth Mayura.
Money is dangerous
The 33-minute film delves into the impact of money on society, centered around the theme, ‘Duddu is very bad (Money is dangerous). Through a narrative of art and murder, Prashaanth Mayura presents a compelling story about the influence of wealth.
Director and producer Prashaanth Mayura shared insights about his work. "I am a fan of Dr Rajkumar and the film opens and closes with his voice. This is our second production under Mayura Talkies. It is made with a limited budget and the help of close friends. The short film uses Sync Sound technology," he said.
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Released on YouTube
The film is available on YouTube, where viewers can contribute a minimum of Rs 20 through a QR code if they appreciate the content. "If this model works, it could inspire many others to follow suit. Despite being a short film, we worked meticulously to bring our vision to life. The project was shot in just five or six days with a budget exceeding Rs 5 lakhs," Prashaanth Mayura added.
He also announced that the film will be dubbed in Telugu, featuring the voice of Dr Rajkumar and will be released on a Telugu channel on September 21.
Actress Yukta Pervi, who made her debut with Joker Actor, described it as a new journey and expressed her excitement about working on the project. “It was a dream project for Prashaanth Mayura and we all became like a family during the shoot. For this role, I had to smoke cigarettes for the first time, which was challenging. I don’t encourage smoking, but I did it for the character,” she said.
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