Eega and Baahubali fame Sudeep is one of the star heroes in Sandalwood. He will soon be seen in a high-voltage Kannada action entertainer, Phailwan. In the film, Sudeep plays a boxer turned wrestler. The film is hitting theaters on August 9. Phailwan’s teaser was unveiled a few months ago and it had created a lot of buzz.
According to the latest updates, the satellite and digital rights of Phailwan’s Hindi version have been sold for a whopping Rs 14 crores. This is a new record for any Kannada film. Devadas and Malli Raava actress Akanksha Singh is the film’s leading lady. Krishna has directed Phailwan.