Daijiworld Media Network - Mangaluru (EP/PMD)

Mangaluru, Jan 23: Speculations have arisen in Coastalwood over the alleged fallout of the team of four from the Tulu superhit film Pilibail Yamunakka. The team comprising director Sooraj Shetty, lyricist Mayur Shetty, actor Manju Rai and music director Kishore is said to have been disintegrated in the recent past.

Sources said Sooraj Shetty left the WhatsApp group of four and unfriended three people on a social media site. Sooraj reportedly said he will not make another film involving the other three.

Over the last few days, it is observed that the poster depicting Manju Rai as the hero in director Sooraj Shetty's next Tulu film, 'English' has changed, and advertisements seeking a new hero for the film have made rounds on social media website. Sooraj intends on involving a new cast and crew for his upcoming movie and looks forward to working in all departments to bring out a fantastic production.

Lyricist of Pilibail Mayur Shetty stepped out of the making of 'English' due to his commitments for his new cinematic venture 'My name is Annappa'. Comedy actor Manju Rai looks forward to working with either of Mayur or Sooraj and finds them both equally talented directors.

In the circumstance, the problem has cropped up due to lack of communication between Sooraj and the other three, and the latter are said to have spent more time on other projects now. It is alleged that no one else but they themselves were responsible for breaking the strong bond.

As the group has split into two, there are indications of a resumption of politics in Coastalwood.