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Hindustan Times
03-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
‘Inspired from politicians': Bengaluru film director promises 111 free pressure cookers if RCB wins IPL
As Royal Challengers Bengaluru chase their elusive first IPL title after 18 long years, the excitement has sparked not just emotional tributes and superstition-fueled gestures — but also some quirky giveaways. In a unique twist, a Kannada film director has promised to distribute 111 pressure cookers for free if RCB lifts the trophy. Also Read - Bengaluru fan wraps car in nimbu-mirchi to ward off 'Nazar' ahead of RCB's final IPL clash with PBKS Dhiraj MV, director of the upcoming political satire Kapata Nataka Sutradhari, announced that the film's team would give away 111 pressure cookers to lucky fans selected online. The offer? Simple: if RCB wins the IPL 2025 final, fans who send 'Jai RCB' to the film's official Instagram page stand a chance to win. Speaking to Dhiraj said, 'Kapata Nataka Sutradhari is India's first new-age political satire. We wanted all our promotions to carry the spirit of political campaigns — with a layer of humour.' The giveaway, he added, is part of the film's first promotional push and is designed to mirror real-world political freebies — with a cheeky nod to the ongoing cricket craze. 'Since politics and cricket are the two biggest obsessions in this country, we thought: why not merge both?' he said. 'If RCB wins tonight, the pressure cookers will go out to 111 winners — and we'll announce them on the day our film's trailer releases, June 11.' The film, produced by VSK Cinemas, stars Abhiram Arjun in the lead. Veeresh NTA handles cinematography, Prasanna Kumar MS is in charge of the music, Murali Shankar serves as co-director, Harish Rangarav as Creative Head, and Varun Gururaj as Production Head. Also Read - 'Red sea' takes over Ahmedabad as RCB and Virat Kohli fans flood streets ahead of IPL 18 final Slated for a theatrical release on June 19, Kapata Nataka Sutradhari hopes to ride the momentum of IPL fandom to build buzz. And if RCB wins tonight, fans could find themselves not only celebrating their team's historic victory — but also receiving a cooker in the mail.
New Indian Express
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New Indian Express
Dhiraj MV: Kapata Nataka Sutradhari will be India's first new-age political satire
'Yes, we've had political satires in Indian cinema before but none that are rooted in new-age ideology—none that aim to decode political fabrication through the lens of contemporary philosophy, satire, and deep social awareness,' says Dhiraj. Saying that the term 'new-age' isn't just about being modern or trendy, Dhiraj shares that it stems from a deeper philosophical movement born in the West during the 1970s—one that challenged systems, identity politics, and spiritual dogmas. In Kapata Nataka Sutradhari, Dhiraj hopes to draw on that ideological spirit to examine prejudices, social inequality, and manipulation, all through sharp, allegorical storytelling. Shot over a single 55-day schedule without a break, the film traverses unique and historic landscapes—from ancient temples and forts to dense forests across North Karnataka. 'We didn't want artificial sets,' says Dhiraj. 'We wanted our locations to speak—to echo the timelessness of the themes we're tackling.' The cast features over 100 theatre-trained actors, each chosen for their ability to breathe truth into layered, symbolic roles. "It's not just about what's being said—it's about what's being implied, what's being masked, what the audience is encouraged to question,' Dhiraj explains. 'This is a film that asks you not just to watch, but to rethink.'
