Many of my friends suggested that I watch the Malayalam film 'Pradhama Drishtiya Kuttakkar'. They pointed out thatmain score and scenes in it bear a resemblance to the film 'Max'. I watched the movie, and good movie.
Now, I would like to share the background behind the creation of the film 'Max'.
After reading a 2012 report by the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) and researching custodial deaths, a question arose in my mind: What would happen if a person who dies in police custody happens to be someone of great influence and power? And what if the police officers involved, fearing the consequences of such a death, attempt to conceal the truth?
This question became the foundation for my screenplay, titled 'Bullet'. I registered it with the South Indian Film Writers' Association in November 2012. Before I could approach any producers, I became occupied with other commitments.
In 2013, the film 'Drishyam' was released. Its core premise involves a mother and daughter who accidentally kill the son of an influential police officer, and the family’s subsequent attempts to hide the truth. While this shared some thematic similarities with my screenplay, my script approached the subject from an entirely different angle. 'Drishyam' reached the screen first.
Screenplays can often remain on paper for years. During such an interval, it is possible for other films with similar themes to be released. Consequently, I decided to set aside my 'Bullet' screenplay for the time being. Meanwhile, the 'Drishyam' franchise continued to grow.
Around 2022, I narrated the story of 'Bullet' to someone, who found it very compelling. Following several revisions, producer Mr. Kalaipuli S. Thanu and actor Mr.Kichcha Sudeep expressed interest in the project. The title was subsequently changed, and it eventually took shape as the film 'Max'. This movie earned me significant recognition.
In the film 'Prathama Drishtiya Kuttakkar', which I watched recently, there were a few scenes that brought 'Max' to mind. However, one cannot conclude that a film has been adapted from or inspired by another based solely on such similarities. These resemblances could be purely coincidental—arising from shared concepts or independent creative choices.
Once a film is released, the ideas contained within it naturally become part of the broader creative landscape.
'Prathama Drishtiya Kuttakkar' is a good film; my heartfelt congratulations to the entire team.
As filmmakers, we conceive stories, observe the world, derive meaning, and then bring these narratives to life. At times, distinct creative journeys can, quite remarkably, lead to the very same destination.
#MaxTheMovie #PradhamaDrishtiyaKuttakkar
ಕಲಬುರಗಿ, ನಿಮ್ಮ ಊರು, ನಿಮ್ಮ ಪ್ರತಿಭೆ, ನಮ್ಮ ವೇದಿಕೆ! ❤️
ಬೆಂಗಳೂರಿನ ನಂತರ, ಉತ್ತರ ಕರ್ನಾಟಕದ ಪ್ರತಿಭೆಗಳನ್ನು ಭೇಟಿಯಾಗಲು ನಮ್ಮ ಪ್ರಯಾಣ ಕಲಬುರಗಿಯತ್ತ!
ರಿಷಬ್ ಶೆಟ್ಟಿ ಫಿಲ್ಮ್ಸ್ನ ಹೊಸ ಸಿನಿಮಾದಲ್ಲಿ ಭಾಗವಾಗಲು ಇದೊಂದು ಒಳ್ಳೆಯ ಅವಕಾಶ. ಹೊಸ ಮುಖಗಳು, ಹೊಸ ಕನಸುಗಳು, ಹೊಸ ��ವಕಾಶಗಳು!
📍 ಸ್ಥಳ: ಶರಣಬಸವ ವಿಶ್ವವಿದ್ಯಾಲಯದ ಆವರಣ, ಕಲಬುರಗಿ
🗓️ ದಿನಾಂಕ:18 ಅಕ್ಟೋಬರ್ 2026
Kalaburagi, your town, your talent, our platform! ❤️
After Bengaluru, we’re heading to Kalaburagi to meet the talented people of North Karnataka.
Here’s your chance to be a part of a new film from Rishab Shetty Films. New faces, new dreams, new opportunities!
📍 Venue: Sharnbasva University Campus, Kalaburagi
🗓️ Date: 18th October 2026
ಕಲಬುರಗಿ, ನಿಮ್ಮ ಊರು, ನಿಮ್ಮ ಪ್ರತಿಭೆ, ನಮ್ಮ ವೇದಿಕೆ! ❤️
ಬೆಂಗಳೂರಿನ ನಂತರ, ಉತ್ತರ ಕರ್ನಾಟಕದ ಪ್ರತಿಭೆಗಳನ್ನು ಭೇಟಿಯಾಗಲು ನಮ್ಮ ಪ್ರಯಾಣ ಕಲಬುರಗಿಯತ್ತ!
ರಿಷಬ್ ಶೆಟ್ಟಿ ಫಿಲ್ಮ್ಸ್ನ ಹೊಸ ಸಿನಿಮಾದಲ್ಲಿ ಭಾಗವಾಗಲು ಇದೊಂದು ಒಳ್ಳೆಯ ಅವಕಾಶ. ಹೊಸ ಮುಖಗಳು, ಹೊಸ ಕನಸುಗಳು, ಹೊಸ ಅವಕಾಶಗಳು!
📍 ಸ್ಥಳ: ಶರಣಬಸವ ವಿಶ್ವವಿದ್ಯಾಲಯದ ಆವರಣ, ಕಲಬುರಗಿ
🗓️ ದಿನಾಂಕ:18 ಅಕ್ಟೋಬರ್ 2026
Kalaburagi, your town, your talent, our platform! ❤️
After Bengaluru, we’re heading to Kalaburagi to meet the talented people of North Karnataka.
Here’s your chance to be a part of a new film from Rishab Shetty Films. New faces, new dreams, new opportunities!
📍 Venue: Sharnbasva University Campus, Kalaburagi
🗓️ Date: 18th October 2026
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ನಿಮ್ಮ ಬರುವಿಕೆಗಾಗಿ ಕಾದಿರುವೆ.
#ವೀರಕಪುತ್ರಶ್ರೀನಿವಾಸ
Experience the rise of Devaraaya https://t.co/kcoP32e5eK
On a day filled with love, I share something very special. ❤️
A character rooted in history.
A king whose legacy echoes through time.
A journey I’m truly honoured to be a part of *Sri Krishna Devaraaya*
The journey begins with *#Devaraaya*⚔️🔥
Produced by @vishwaprasadtg & #KrithiPrasad
Music by @GowrahariK@peoplemediafcy@SupriyanviPicS #VandanaPrasad @sujithkolli
#KichchaSudeep #PMFxSupriyanvi