Writer-director Kiran Surya is making his debut with Abhimanyu Kashinath’s Yallige Payana Yavudo Daari, which is gearing up for a November release. Meanwhile, the director is working on his sophomore film, which will be backed by noted production house, Abhiman Studio, which was headed by veteran actor, TN Balakrishna.

The production house, which has previously bankrolled 8 films, is back to cinema after a hiatus with Balakrishna’s grandson Karthik BS taking up the responsibilities.

The makers have approached Tamil actor Arjun Das (Kaithi, Master and Vikram-fame) to play the lead, and a confirmation is awaited.

Kiran Surya, who is currently in the scripting stage, plans to kickstart the project in 2023.