Suniel Shetty and Kichcha Sudeep were all set to launch the music of their upcoming film Pehlwaan on August 10 but the two superstars aborted the plan for a better cause. The event was envisioned as a grand one, with a majestic set built at Chitradurga in Karnataka and an expected audience of over 1.5 lakh fans. However, on Thursday, the superstars announced that they were postponing the event in the aftermath of the Karnataka floods. The team has instead decided to offer financial and medical aid to the flood victims in the state.
Producer-director S Krishna told a leading daily, "Sudeep sir took the initiative, and after consulting everybody in the team, we decided to postpone it. A lot of money was spent (on the set), but when half the state is shattered because of heavy rains and floods, it is not the time to celebrate."
I wish to postpone th audio launch of #Pailwaan to another date as I feel supporting th flood hit areas should be the priority. I request all my frnz to forgive me for this decision of mine. I also thank my friend @PuneethRajkumar for his cooperation. Mch thanks my friend,. pic.twitter.com/Shon2SIUMa
— Kichcha Sudeepa (@KicchaSudeep) August 8, 2019
Sudeep and Suniel are now leading from the front in putting a relief team in place for those affected by the floods. "Sudeep sir and our production house are in talks with a team of doctors who will be sent to the (worst-hit areas) and take care of the patients. The expenses of the necessary treatment and medicines will be borne by the production house. For now, we are contributing by way of sending relief items such as food and clothing. We are also working with Sudeep sir’s fans clubs and sending their contributions to those in need."
Directed by Krishna, Pehlwaan is an ambitious action drama which will tell the story of a wrestler who fights for pride, love and his sport. The film also stars Sushant Singh and Aakanksha Singh amongst others. Presented by Zee Studios & produced by RRR Motion Pictures, Pehlwaan to release in 5 languages across India, Nepal and Bhutan. The film will release on September 12, 2019.
(Source: Mid Day)
