Exclusive | Kichcha Sudeep To Star In A Romcom Soon

Fans of Kannada film actor and screen icon Kichcha Sudeep will soon be seeing him in a completely different role. The Hollywood Reporter India has learnt that the actor is set to star in a romantic comedy — a noticeable shift from his usual roles.

A source close to the project reveals that the film will be directed by an associate of noted Telugu filmmaker Sukumar.

Kichcha Sudeep was last seen in Mark, an action drama that reunited him with director Vijay Karthikeyaa following the successful Max (2024). The upcoming romcom would mark a refreshing shift for the actor, who has carved a niche for himself in action dramas.

In an earlier interview with The Hollywood Reporter India, the actor detailed what excites him about a role today, almost 30 years into the industry. "I will definitely not say yes to a film because something similar has worked in the market. I don't think that can easily make me say yes. For me, it has to excite me. It should be something I haven't done so far, and even if it is something I've done before, it should have a newer plot," he said.

The actor also reflected on the increasing attention on Kannada cinema and its progress over the years. "There will always be fluctuations, and nothing is a good time or a bad time. It might be because of society's circumstances. Your job is to keep doing something persistently well. But for an industry to do well, it needs collective efforts, but done differently. If everyone does their job well individually, it collectively helps the local ecosystem," he said.

"Every language has its own strengths and loose ends. I love my language, and I will strive to do better in Kannada films. I would like to take Kannada films higher. There are a lot of actors who have the same mindset, wanting to do better in the language. There are many minds trying to take Kannada cinema higher. It is being handled by good people."