Daredevil Musthafa //top\\ Jun 2026

: After being turned down by nearly 100 traditional producers, debutant director Shashank Soghal turned to fans of the original author, K.P. Poornachandra Tejaswi : The film was produced by over

of Tejaswi, making it a rare example of a "group-funded" mainstream film in the Kannada industry. Adaptation Daredevil Musthafa

What makes the story of Daredevil Musthafa even more inspiring is its production journey. Shashank Soghal, a first-time director, adapted the story from Tejaswi’s collection Abachoorina Post Office . With a modest budget (estimated at less than ₹1 crore), Soghal faced immense difficulty finding distributors who believed in a film with no major stars. He eventually self-released the film. Despite a slow start, positive word of mouth—driven entirely by students—turned it into a sleeper hit. It ran for over 100 days in multiple theaters in Mysore and Bengaluru, a feat rarely achieved by independent cinema. : After being turned down by nearly 100

Then there is Musthafa. Portraying a character who is larger-than-life yet grounded in reality is a difficult tightrope to walk. The actor (Aditya Bharadwaj) brings a charismatic energy that lights up the screen. He captures the swagger of Musthafa without making him unlikable. You believe in his bravado, you laugh at his antics, and eventually, you empathize with his humanity. Shashank Soghal, a first-time director, adapted the story