The Kannada version of the movie Mithunam is scheduled to be released on June 5, 2026. This date is significant because it is just one day after the birth anniversary of the legendary singer and actor SP Balasubrahmanyam (SPB).
Key Details About the Film:
- The Stars: The movie features the late SP Balasubrahmanyam and the famous multilingual actress Lakshmi.
- The Story: The film is described as an emotional story about elderly parents living alone while their children live in other countries.
- Original Version: It was originally a Telugu film directed by Tanikella Bharani and was one of the last times SPB acted in a movie.
The Kannada Team:
- Project Leaders: The Kannada release was organized by Madhusoodhan Havaldar and Trivikram Joshi.
- Presentation: The film is being presented by Sridevi Srinivas.
- Voice Acting: The producers of the original film wanted to make sure the Kannada version kept the feeling of SPB’s unique voice. Prabhakar, a talented dubbing artist, provided the voice for SPB because his tone sounds very similar to the singer’s.
Launch Event: A special event was held in Bengaluru to show the movie’s teaser and a preview. During the event, guests like actor Sundar Raj (who is also the vice-president of the Karnataka Film Chamber of Commerce) shared their fond memories of SPB.
The film’s release was delayed slightly because they were waiting for permissions from the Animal Board, but everything is now set for the June premiere.