Actor Sudarshan Rangaprasad is venturing into directing with a new fictional folklore project and has recently filmed a teaser for it. Drawing from his background in theatre production and stand-up comedy, he has long harbored a desire to work behind the camera. This aspiration was solidified after receiving positive feedback from industry experts regarding a specific story he had developed. Describing the project as a psychological-horror thriller, Sudarshan emphasizes the need for producers to step beyond traditional narrative structures and embrace innovative storytelling. He envisions that the growth of Kannada cinema hinges on the introduction of fresh concepts and taking risks. Sudarshan highlights the necessity for industry stakeholders to welcome novel ideas in order to overcome existing challenges faced by the Kannada film industry, including the reluctance of OTT platforms to feature Kannada films. He believes that audiences today seek engaging and unique content, challenging filmmakers to break away from conventional norms. Sudarshan acknowledges the efforts of a few teams that have successfully deviated from typical filmmaking conventions, paving the way for progress in the industry. He considers building a team of like-minded individuals as a challenging yet rewarding aspect of his filmmaking journey, and he is grateful to have found such a team to collaborate with.