Kannada star hero Kiccha Sudeep recently took a playful dig at SIIMA (South Indian International Movie Awards) on X (formerly Twitter), after they posted a tweet claiming that he and actor Upendra were frontrunners to play the villain in Simbu and Vetrimaaran’s upcoming film Asaran.
Sudeep responded with sarcasm, saying, “Huge respect for what you do with your awards evenings,” but added a cheeky suggestion: “Whisper: change your sources.”
Kiccha Sudeep trolls SIIMA on X (Twitter)
He didn’t stop there. Sudeep further joked, asking if SIIMA was planning to introduce a “Best Fake News Award” at their next event. His witty reply quickly caught attention online, with fans appreciating his humorous way of addressing false reports.
The tweet sparked conversations about how media outlets and award platforms should verify news before sharing it publicly. SIIMA soon deleted its post after the Eega actor’s response.
Meanwhile, Sudeep is all set to enthrall his fans with his upcoming film, Mark, slated for a Christmas 2025 release, directed by Vijay Kartikeyaa, who also helmed the actor’s last movie, Max, which was released in December 2024.
Mark will face tough competition as it will clash with 45, starring Shivarajkumar, Upendra, and Raj B. Shetty, and follow closely after Darshan’s The Devil. The Christmas season is set for a massive showdown at the Kannada box office.