Those caught in the 'tequila' drug vortex

K. Praveen Nayak, who is also a photojournalist and director of films like Z, Hoon Anthiya Uhoo Anthiya and Moustache Sprung up, is all set to make his directorial debut after a long time. Produced by Maradihalli Nagachandra under the banner of Sri Siddhivinayak Films, the film is slated to release next month and recently two songs of the film were screened and a press conference was held. The film also stars Nagendra Urs, Kote Prabhakar, Suman, Jayaraj, Sushmita and director Praveen Nayak in pivotal roles. Speaking on the occasion, Praveen Nayak said, "I have studied a lot about the mind, looking at the problems of the mind and looking at the mood of the people, I realised that everyone is worried about something or the other. Through our film, I have said that a man gets an opportunity in life, if he doesn't use it properly, he may not get a second chance, so he should make the most of the opportunity, if a decision is taken too late, it will not help, anything can happen when addictions are too much, drugs are like a clue, one should not try to touch it with curiosity. There are 2 songs in the film and Nagendra Prasad and I have written the lyrics We are. There is also some adult content in the film, but nothing has been shown as a vulgar, I have tried to say it as a class. This film is about the experiences I have seen and heard in my life. The film is a mix of psychology and spirituality and is an attempt to create awareness, he said, adding that the title song has garnered 1.5 lakh views in a single day. Later, producer Nagachandra said, "We thought of making it smaller first and then it became bigger. Also, the release of the film has been delayed due to various reasons. The film is being released by distributor Jayanna and will be released in more than 150 centres across Karnataka. Hero Dharma Keerthiraj said, "I acted in this film because producer Nagachandra wanted me to get a good name from this film and when my father said that I am doing a film with Praveen Nayak, he encouraged me to do it and there is a lot to learn from him. I am confident that I will definitely get a good name through this film, playing the role of a businessman who has shown what can happen when he falls into an addiction. Heroine Nikita Swamy said, "When I narrated the story, I found it a very challenging role as it comes with so many shades and I have put in my best. Later, music director Renu Kumar, actor-composer Nagendra Urs, co-producers Shankar Ramareddy, Channathimmaiah and others spoke about 'Tequila'. The film has cinematography by P.K.H. Das, editing by Girish and art direction by Prashanth.