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‘Full Meals’ Film Set for Statewide Release on November 21

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Posted on November 19, 2025

'Full Meals' Film Set for Statewide Release on November 21

Mangaluru: The highly anticipated Kannada film, “Full Meals,” which has generated significant curiosity simply based on its title, is scheduled for a statewide release across Karnataka on November 21. Lead actor and producer Likhith Shetty announced the release date at a press conference.

Producer’s Journey and Mentor’s Praise
Likhith Shetty revealed that he had worked on the film for three years and was impressed by the strength of the story. He shared that director Vinayak approached him via Instagram, and after hearing the script, Shetty decided to invest in the project. He credited veteran theatre artist Vijay Kumar Kodialbail—who gave him acting opportunities in the Tulu films Oriyardori Asal and Madime—as his guru, expressing gratitude for his mentorship. Shetty urged audiences, particularly the Tulu-speaking community, to watch the film and bless their efforts.

Veteran theatre personality Vijay Kumar Kodialbail spoke affectionately about Shetty, noting his hard work. Kodialbail highlighted that many artists from Tulunadu have achieved success in the Kannada film industry and called upon both Kannadigas and Tuluvas to unite and support this endeavour by the team of newcomers.

Genre and Technical Highlights
Director N. Vinayaka thanked Likhith Shetty for recognizing his talent and giving him the opportunity, requesting the audience to make the film a success. Music Director Dr. Gurukiran described “Full Meals” as a complete package of entertainment, encompassing comedy, a sweet love story, and full meals of joy, noting that the pleasant songs are a key highlight that viewers will appreciate. Lead actresses Khushi Ravi and Tejaswini Sharma also shared their shooting experiences.

The romantic comedy revolves around the life of a wedding photographer. The film promises a blend of entertainment and new concepts. Its recently released trailer and the song ‘Wah Eno Hawa’ have already garnered popularity across digital platforms, raising audience expectations significantly.

Star-Studded Cast and Crew
Likhith Shetty, known for his roles in Sankashta Kara Ganapathi, Family Pack, and Abbabba, not only plays the lead role but also handles the production duties. He is paired opposite Khushi Ravi (Dia fame) and Tejaswini Sharma. The film features music direction by Gurukiran, editing by Deepu S. Kumar, cinematography by Manohar Joshi, dialogues by Harish Gowda, art direction by Vishwas Kashyap, and stunts by Arjun Raj. The large ensemble cast includes respected names such as Rangayana Raghu, Sooraj Lokre, Vijay Chandur, Ravi Shankar Gowda, Rajesh Nataranga, Sujay Shastri, Chandrakala Mohan, and Honnavalli Krishna, among others.