Kannada star Kiccha Sudeep’s Max is one of the most awaited Kannada films of the year. After being in production for quite some time, fans were eagerly waiting for the release date. The makers have finally announced that the action-thriller is scheduled for worldwide release on Christmas, December 25, 2024.

The announcement video gives a glimpse of Kiccha Sudeep in Vishal avatar, in which he is seen gunning down a group of goons amid a festive procession. The visuals are reminiscent of the previously released teaser and Maximum Mass song, which debuted earlier this year.

The release date has raised questions as another much-awaited Kannada film, Upendra’s UI, is on the way Releasing on 20th December 2024Just five days before Max. Sudeep and Upendra have a friendly relationship, Sudeep also participated in a promotional event for UI. This raises the question: will the makers of UI consider rescheduling their release, or will the box office collections of these films be affected by the impending release? Answers will emerge soon.

The teaser of Max was released on September 2, 2023, coinciding with Sudeep’s 50th birthday and featured him in a menacing avatar. Additionally, the first single from the film, Maximum Mass, was launched on September 2, 2024, her 51st birthday.

The cast of Max features Kiccha Sudeep in the lead role, supported by Tamil actors Varalakshmi Sarathkumar, Radin Kingsley and Ilavarasu; Telugu actor Sunil; and Kannada actors Samyukta Hornad and Sukrita Wagle. Directed by debutant Vijay Karthikeya and produced by Kalaipuli S Thanu under the banner of V Creations, the film promises an intense action story. Music B. It is composed by Ajneesh Loknath, cinematography by Shekhar Chandra and editing by SR Ganesh Babu.