Director-actor Thej is back in action with Dude, his latest sport-based action-comedy that merges football and romance. Dedicated to the late Puneeth Rajkumar, the film celebrates Appu’s love for football. “Dude is a tribute to Puneeth Rajkumar,” Thej shares, “and the plot revolves around a unique Appu Soccer Tournament.” He adds, “The film features Rangayana Raghu in a pivotal role, as a football coach who humorously knows nothing about the game—a refreshing theme that gives the story a twist.” Raghavendra Rajkumar, who also has a prominent role to play in the film has contributed as a script consultant, reveals the director.
