Mangaluru: Tulu film director Rakshith Ganiga, who drew attention with Kattemar earlier this year, has announced his next directorial venture. Tentatively titled Project Number 2, the yet-to-be-titled film is currently in the pre-production stage, with shooting expected to begin around December.

The announcement has generated interest among Tulu cinema enthusiasts, particularly following the response to Kattemar, which helped raise expectations for Ganiga’s future projects.

‘Project Number 2’ poster hints at an emotional story

The director has unveiled a poster under the working title Project Number 2, offering a glimpse into the film’s possible themes without revealing details of its storyline.

The poster features a photograph of a deceased person hanging on a wall, adorned with a garland. An urn containing ashes is placed on a table beneath the photograph, creating a sombre atmosphere. The tagline, “Birth..? Death.”, introduces a thought-provoking reference to life and mortality.

The poster also carries the caption, “If we die but our dreams live on, a heartfelt tribute to those dreams.” The message suggests that the film may explore the relationship between life, death and the dreams people leave behind. However, the director has not yet disclosed the plot, and further details about the film’s narrative are awaited.

The first-look material has offered audiences an intriguing introduction to the project while keeping its central theme under wraps.

Film in writing stage, shooting expected in December

According to the announcement, the film is currently in the writing stage. The team is planning to commence shooting around December, although a detailed production schedule has not been announced.

So far, Rakshith Ganiga is the only crew member whose involvement has been officially revealed. Details regarding the cast, cinematographer, music director, editor and other members of the technical team are yet to be announced.

The film’s official title and release date also remain unknown. With pre-production and writing still underway, more information about the project is expected as the team moves closer to the start of filming.

The tentative title Project Number 2 indicates that the production is still being developed, with the final title likely to be announced at a later stage.

After ‘Kattemar’, expectations rise for Ganiga’s next venture

Ganiga’s next project follows Kattemar, a Tulu film produced under the Astra Production banner and directed by Rakshith Ganiga and Sachin Katla. The film brought attention to Ganiga’s work and helped build anticipation for his subsequent directorial venture.

Tulu cinema continues to attract interest through films exploring a range of stories and themes rooted in the region’s language and culture. New projects from filmmakers who have earned audience attention contribute to expectations for fresh narratives and creative approaches within the industry.

With Project Number 2, Ganiga has offered an early glimpse of a project that appears to place dreams and mortality at the centre of its promotional material. The poster’s imagery and accompanying message have raised questions about the story the filmmaker intends to tell, although the film’s actual narrative remains undisclosed.

As the project progresses through writing and pre-production, audiences will have to wait for announcements about its cast, title and other production details. If the planned schedule is maintained, filming could begin in December, with the film expected to reach audiences next year.

For now, Project Number 2 marks the beginning of the next chapter in Rakshith Ganiga’s directorial journey after Kattemar.