Lungi is sure to motivate youngsters, says producer Mukhesh Hegde

Producer Mukhesh Hegde, who has a few Tulu films to his credit, makes his way into Kannada cinema with Lungi. The film, which will release on October 11, came to him at an opportune moment — when he was looking to back a light-hearted entertainer. He explains, “I was looking to branch out, and step into the Kannada film industry when directors Arjun Lewis and Akshith Shetty approached me.They actually came to me with a thriller, but violence is not my forte. I wanted to produce a movie which people could sit back and enjoy, while taking a break from their stressful lives. That is when they alternatively pitched Lungi to me — I loved the script of this romantic comedy and was on board.”
The team behind this film largely comprises youngsters who are starting out in the industry, but it was their passion that put Mukhesh’s faith in the movie. “The actors, including my son, Pranav Hegde, who plays the hero, the leading ladies, and the technical team — most of the members are quite young, but their talent and passion prompted me to take a chance with this movie,” he says. He is also thrilled at the response that Prasad K Shetty’s music has received. “It has come out really well, I have heard rave reviews for the songs we have released so far,” he shares, adding that this Khara Entertainment production will also motivate college-goers who are hoping to find their calling in their lives. “The story portrays the struggles, challenges and a sense of confusion that youngsters undergo when they try to start their careers. Youngsters will relate to this film,” he says.