Max (upcoming film) explained

Max
Director:Vijay Karthikeyaa
Producer:Kalaippuli S. Thanu
Starring:Kiccha Sudeepa
Varalaxmi Sarathkumar
Samyukta Hornad
Sukrutha Wagle
Anirudh Bhat
Cinematography:Shekhar Chandra
Editing:S. R. Ganesh Baabu
Music:B. Ajaneesh Loknath[1]
Studio:V Creations
Kichcha Creatiions
Country:India
Language:Kannada

MAX[2] is an upcoming Indian Kannada-language action thriller film directed by Vijay Karthikeyaa and produced by Kalaippuli S. Thanu under V Creations. The film features an ensemble cast including Kichcha Sudeep, Varalaxmi Sarathkumar, Samyukta Hornad, Sukrutha Wagle and Anirudh Bhat.[3] The music is composed by B. Ajaneesh Loknath, with cinematography by Shekar Chandra and editing is handled by S. R. Ganesh Baabu respectively.[4] [5] [6]

Premise

Inspector Arjun Mahakshay reports to duty at a new police station after suspension, but he soon faces an unexpected situation.

Cast

Production

Pre-production

Sudeep officially announced his collaboration with Kalaipuli Thanu in May 2023, almost a year after his previous release of Vikrant Rona.[8] [9] A teaser of the film was released in July 2023 where it was revealed that it would be directed by debutant Vijay Karthikeyaa and have music by B. Ajaneesh Loknath.[10] Samyuktha Hornad and Sukrutha Wagle were reported to be part of the cast which was later confirmed by the team.[11] Later it was also reported that Varalaxmi Sarathkumar, who was last paired with Sudeep in Manikya, was once again joining forces with him.[12] [13]

Filming

The film went on floors in the month of July 2023.[14] [15] Majority of the film was shot in and around Mahabalipuram.[16] While Chetan Dsouza composed most of the action sequences, It was also reported that Kevin Kumar of Jailer fame had also shot an action sequence.[17] While the shooting of the film was underway, the film faced the wrath of Chennai Floods which meant the shooting was halted.[18] [19] Later the shooting began and the action sequences were wrapped up in May 2024.[20]

Soundtrack

Max
Type:soundtrack
Artist:B. Ajaneesh Loknath
Released:2024
Recorded:2024
Genre:Soundtrack
Label:Saregama
Producer:Kalaipuli S. Thanu

There were many big names being considered for the film, but B. Ajaneesh Loknath, who had previously collaborated with Sudeep on Vikrant Rona, was selected to compose music for the film.[21]

Marketing

The film's initial teaser was released on 2nd July 2023 by an announcement from the team. Later, on the occasion of Kichcha Sudeep's birthday the film's title, 'MAX' was revealed.[22] The official teaser was subsequently released in multiple languages on 16 July 2024.[23]

Release

The film is scheduled to release theatrically in 2024.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: First single from Kiccha Sudeep's 'Max' to drop soon? Here's what we know... . 2024-05-14 . OTTPlay . en.
  2. Web site: Kichcha 46 is now Max! Kiccha Sudeep dons titular role in intense actioner . 2024-05-15 . OTTPlay . en.
  3. News: 2024-02-08 . Sudeepa addresses fans demands for 'Max' updates: Emphasizes on keeping patience and positivity . 2024-05-14 . The Times of India . 0971-8257.
  4. News: Max . 2024-05-14 . The Times of India . 0971-8257.
  5. Web site: 2024-01-16 . Max Movie: ನವೆಂಬರ್ ಮಳೆಯಿಂದ ಶೂಟಿಂಗ್ ಅಡಚಣೆ! ಮ್ಯಾಕ್ಸ್ ಅಪ್ಡೇಟ್ ಕೊಟ್ಟ ಕಿಚ್ಚ ಸುದೀಪ್ ಹೇಳಿದ್ದಿಷ್ಟು . 2024-05-14 . News18 ಕನ್ನಡ . kn.
  6. Web site: 2024-01-02 . ಕಿಚ್ಚ ಸುದೀಪ್ ಮ್ಯಾಕ್ಸ್ ಹೊಸ ಮ್ಯಾಟರ್; ಕ್ಲೈಮ್ಯಾಕ್ಸ್‌ನಲ್ಲಿ ಭರ್ಜರಿ ಆ್ಯಕ್ಷನ್! . 2024-05-14 . News18 ಕನ್ನಡ . kn.
  7. Web site: 2023-09-16 . Varalaxmi Sarathkumar a part of Sudeep's Max? . 2024-05-14 . The New Indian Express . en.
  8. Web site: Features . C. E. . 2023-05-24 . Sudeep to unite with Kalaippuli Thanu for Kichcha 46 . 2024-05-15 . Cinema Express . en.
  9. News: 2023-05-24 . Sudeep collaborates with Asuran, Kabali makers for #Kichcha46 . 2024-05-15 . The Times of India . 0971-8257.
  10. News: Bureau . The Hindu . 2023-07-02 . 'Kichcha 46' teaser: A demonic Kichcha Sudeep in a violence-heavy actioner . 2024-05-15 . The Hindu . en-IN . 0971-751X.
  11. Web site: Kichcha 46: Samyukta Hornad to join Sudeep & Co. for an important role? . 2024-05-15 . OTTPlay . en.
  12. Web site: 2023-09-18 . Varalaxmi Sarathkumar a part of Sudeep's Max? . 2024-05-15 . The New Indian Express . en.
  13. Web site: ಮತ್ತೊಮ್ಮೆ 'ಕಿಚ್ಚ' ಸುದೀಪ್ ಸಿನಿಮಾದಲ್ಲಿ ಬಣ್ಣ ಹಚ್ಚಿದ 'ಮಾಣಿಕ್ಯ' ಚೆಲುವೆ ವರಲಕ್ಷ್ಮೀ ಶರತ್‌ಕುಮಾರ್ . 2024-05-15 . Vijay Karnataka . kn.
  14. Web site: Kiccha Sudeep confirms that his next, #Kiccha46, will take off on June 1 . 2024-05-15 . OTTPlay . en.
  15. Web site: Features . C. E. . 2023-07-31 . Sudeep starts shooting for his next multilingual film, Kichcha 46 . 2024-05-15 . Cinema Express . en.
  16. Web site: Kiccha 46: Kiccha Sudeep & Co. to begin long schedule in this coastal Tamil Nadu city? . 2024-05-15 . OTTPlay . en.
  17. Web site: 2024-04-30 . Exclusive! Kevin Kumar, Who Made His Debut As Stunt Director In Superstar Rajinikanth's Jailer, Composes A Special Fight For Kichcha Sudeep In Max . 2024-05-15 . Times Now . en.
  18. Web site: 'Max' shoot comes to a halt . 2024-05-15 . indiaherald.com . en.
  19. Web site: Sharadhaa . A. . 2024-01-02 . Kichcha Sudeep's Max gets into the final phase of shooting . 2024-05-14 . The New Indian Express . en.
  20. Web site: vinaykumar.patil . Kannada superstar Kiccha Sudeep's 'Max' nears completion; to be released before July '24 . 2024-05-14 . Asianet News Network Pvt Ltd . en.
  21. Web site: 2023-09-02 . On Kiccha Sudeep's 50th Birthday, Makers Reveal Title Of His Upcoming Film . 2024-05-15 . News18 . en.
  22. Web site: 2023-09-02 . Kichcha 46: Sudeep's Action-Thriller Max's Title Revealed With Dramatic Teaser. WATCH . 2024-05-15 . Times Now . en.
  23. Web site: 16 July 2024 . Max teaser: Kichcha Sudeep slays baddies in style for his comeback film; fans call it ‘mass’. Watch . Hindustan Times.

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