Produced by Anusoooya, Komal Kumar, and Sahana Murthy under the banners of Soundarya Cine Combines and Narasimha Cinemas, Yelakunni is directed by NR Pradeep. Pradeep has also crafted the story, screenplay, lyrics, and dialogues, adding depth and coherence to the project.
Adding a special touch to the film, Yelakunni marks the big-screen debut of Akarsh, the grandson of the late Vajramuni. This connection adds a deeply personal element to the film. Yelakunni will feature Komal Kumar stepping into a double role for the first time. The film’s narrative includes significant scenes set in 1981, filmed in the historically rich locales of Srirangapatna and Mysore. Some sequences will also be shot in an ancient temple near Ganjam.
The cast also features notable actors such as Jaggesh’s son Yathiraj, Mahantesh, Jayasimha Musuri, Arvind Rao, Manju Pavagada, Raju Talikote, Shivaraj, Biradar, Venkatesh Prasad, Umesh Sakarnadu, and Anil Yadav. Yelakunni’s technical crew comprises music composer Dharmavish, cinematographer Uday Leela and editor Deepu S.
