Laughing Buddha (2024)

Interesting facts

Laughing Buddha is a 2024 Indian Kannada-language comedy drama film written and directed by M. Bharath Raj. The film is produced by Rishab Shetty under Rishab Shetty Films banner. The film stars Pramod Shetty, Teju Belawadi, Sundar Raj, and Diganth. The cinematography was handled by S. Chandrasekaran, while the editing was done by K. M. Prakash and music by Vishnu Vijay in his Kannada Debut.

Production

Laughing Buddha was produced by Rishab Shetty under his banner Rishab Shetty Films, marking his fourth production venture. M. Bharath Raj conceived the story with Pramod Shetty in mind for the lead role, after co-directing with Rishab Shetty on Sarkari Hi. Pra. Shaale, Kasaragodu, Koduge: Ramanna Rai. Bharath Raj narrated the story to Rishab, who was impressed and decided to produce the film.

Principal photography was initially scheduled for October 2020 but was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic and scheduling conflicts with the cast. During this time, director M. Bharath Raj utilized the production delays to rewrite and improvise the script, further refining the story. Filming eventually resumed in March 2023 and concluded on 29 June 2023.

Pramod Shetty underwent a substantial physical transformation, gaining thirty kilograms in weight, to prepare for his role. Teju Belawadi, known for her role in Gantumoote (2019), was cast as the female lead in this film. Rishab Shetty was initially considered for a pivotal role but, due to scheduling conflicts, Diganth was cast instead. Diganth's involvement in the film was officially announced in May 2023.

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