A few days back director Ramgopal Verma had announced that he will be directing a film called 'Appa' based on the life of don Muttappa Rai. But there were assumptions, whether the film would start or not?

Now producer M N Kumar and actor Sudeep has joined hands with Ramgopal Verma for the film and the film has been titled as 'Rai'. Though it has not been announced when the film would be launched, the film is expected to go on floors next year, after Sudeep finishes 'Kotigobba' and 'Hebbuli'.