Canadian model Elyssa in Yogi Babu’s film GURKHA

Canadian model Elyssa comes on board as female lead in Yogi Babu’s comedy thriller titled Gurkha, which also marks the latter’s elevation from comedian to protagonist. Says director Sam Anton, “I auditioned several international faces for this role and finally found Canadian model Elyssa the perfect one. She just nailed down the role of an American Ambassador in the film with effortless ease during the auditions by merely grasping the role and situation.” Sam also clarified that she isn’t playing the love interest of Yogi Babu.

With the filming all set to go on floors from December, the entire team is vigorously rehearsing so as to wrap up the project in a single stretch. A dog will also be seen in a prominent role accompanying the protagonist in a kidnapped hostage situation. The film is produced by 4 Monkeys Studio with Krishnan Vasanth handling cinematography.

Talking about the process of signing her in the film, Sam shares, “She just nailed it down with an effortless performance during the auditions by merely grasping the role and situation.” Gurkha is all set to go on floors from December and the entire film is expected to be completed in one single schedule. Bankrolled by 4 Monkeys Studios, Gurkha has cinematography by Krishnan Vasanth and editing by Ruben.  Sam Anton is also busy finishing the post production works of his current film, 100, starring Atharvaa and Hansika in the lead roles.