Actor-composer Sadhu Kokila’s son Suraag to direct Yogi Babu
The Hindu
Suraag, the son of popular Kannada comedian and music composer Sadhu Kokila, is set to direct Yogi Babu in a comedy thriller
Suraag, son of veteran actor-composer Sadhu Kokila, is set to make his directorial debut with a film with popular Tamil comedian Yogi Babu. Suraag had earlier composed music for Kannada films such as Shivarjuna and Athiratha.
The first-leg of the film’s shoot, comprising ten days, has been completed. Suraag has earlier worked as an assistant director to Kannada star Upendra in Uppi 2. Incidentally, Sadhu Kokila debuted as a music director in Upendra’s hit 1993 horror drama Shhh!.
While Sadhu Kokila is busy working in a slew of Kannada projects, Yogi Babu was last seen in Kasethan Kadavulada. Suraag’s film will also have seasoned actors Avinash and Umashree in important roles, and it’s produced by Loop Entertainment Studio, his home banner.
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