Suman Ranganathan, who has done such movies as 'Mynaa' and the more recent 'Neer Dose', has been roped in to play the main role in 'Dandupalyam-4'.  

She has been on the sets of the gangsta film that is directed by KT Nayak and produced by Venkat.  "Our film has no connection with the Dandupalyam trilogy directed by Srinivas Raju.  We are attempting a fresh take on the dreaded gang. This movie will be on the gang’s various strategies and how they helped their associates escape from jail," the makers say.  

Having completed 30 percent of the shoot, Suman says that she may have pulled out a gun or smoked a cigarette in earlier movies but this is the first time she is part of a hardcore gangsta movie. “I am thoroughly enjoying playing the leader of a gang of seven," she says.  The shoot is currently being done in the outskirts of  Kanakapura. Suman says that the best part of making this movie is that everyone is involved in its scripting. "Actors and technicians are working day and night and doing double shifts," she says.

The South Indian actor has completed shoot for 'Kavalu Daari' and is waiting for 'Double Engine' to be released. She is also looking forward to working with director Vijayaprasad for 'Ladies Tailor'. 

'Dandupalayam 4' is based on a true story, “I was told that there were 40 people existing in the Danduplaya gang, out of which the top eight criminals are in jail. This movie’s story gives us a glimpse of another seven people from the gang," Suman says.  

“The things that these seven did, the way they behaved, ate, slept… they were cold. Playing a character like that has been challenging and interesting. My portions will be done over a 35-day long schedule and I am currently enjoying the positive atmosphere on the sets, under the hot sun," she says.

The producer is planning to release 'Dandupalayam 4' in five languages - Kannada, Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, and Hindi. It features Sanjeev, who was a child artiste in 'My Autograph'; Vittal Ramdurga, theatre artistes Arun Bachchan and Rich Shastri, Bullet Somu and Sneha. 

It has music Anand Raja Vikrama and cinematography by R Giri. Dandupalayam will be in shot in Bengaluru and across north Karnataka such as in Hubli, Belgaum and Chitradurga.  

Rockline Subhakar, Sanjeev, Arun Bachchan, Bullet Somu, Viittal Ramdurga, Jeeva Simon, Sneha, Richcha Shastri, etc are part of the cast.  Music is by Anand Rajavikram. Cinematography is by R Giri.  Editing is by Babu A Sreevatsav-Preeti Mohan, and lyrics are by Bhuvanachandra.