The Kannada film industry, despite consistently delivering quality content and nurturing exceptional talent, had long gone unnoticed outside the region since the golden era . However, a transformative wave arrived with the advent of Rakshit Shetty, Rishab Shetty, and Raj B Shetty. Their films, including “777 Charlie,” “Garuda Gamana Vrishabha Vahana,” and “Kantara,” have actively reshaped the prevailing narrative.
After the critical and commercial success of his directorial venture “Garuda Gamana Vrishabha Vahana” in 2021, Raj B Shetty is all set to make a remarkable comeback on the silver screen. His upcoming revenge drama titled “Toby,” directed by Basil Alchakkal, has already created a buzz. Raj shared a promo of the movie on Twitter, announcing that it will hit theaters on August 25, 2023, while exclaiming, “Make way for Maari 💥 The beast that got the best out of us! Presenting to you, #TOBY.”
Penned by Raj himself, who also portrays the titular character, “Toby” is a production by Lighter Buddha Films in association with Agastya Films. Raj Shetty has been giving glimpses of the film’s world, recently sharing an image from the set with the caption, “Push a Sheep too far…….You get a BEAST. Make way for the Maari.” He also delighted fans with a behind-the-scenes video featuring a young child enthusiastically calling “action” during production. Raj expressed his joy in directing and witnessing the child’s happiness, stating, “Being a director and calling Action can bring happiness to anyone’s face. Look at the child’s face glowing from the set of @lighterbuddhafilms. Next excited to announce soon ❤️.” Furthermore, he shared another BTS video, highlighting the importance of teamwork in their projects.
Raj Shetty’s previous gangster film, “Garuda Gamana Vrishabha Vahana,” was widely celebrated in 2021 was praised the ambitious Kannada crime epic, noting its incorporation of Indian mythology with the intense spirit of Korean gangster films. Naahar emphasized the need to watch and appreciate films like these, which possess artistic merits and contribute to the growth of the industry.
With “Toby” and their impactful contributions, Raj B Shetty and his contemporaries continue to challenge and redefine the landscape of the Kannada film industry, ensuring that deserving films thrive and find wider recognition.
