December 17, 2010 (Sampurn Wire): The popular Kannada actor Kiccha aka Sudeep was injured on Thursday in Thalur, Maddur Taluk. Reportedly the actor was shooting for an action sequence of the film Kempegowda, along with some other actors at 4.30: am when there was an explosion from a nearby pot. Reports are that an artificial bomb had been planted in the pot which accidently exploded.

The actor Sudeep, who is also directing the film, was injured on his right leg and also his back had some burns. The producer of the movie Shankaregowda was also present at the shooting site along with some other actors who immediately got some first aid for the actor.

The actor is now recovering and according to the latest buzz the shooting for the movie will start within a few days, probably within just two or three days.

Sudeep, who is a well known director, producer and actor, owns a production house called the Kiccha Creations; he is also fondly called Kiccha by his close associates.

Sudeep is well known for the roles in the Kannada films like My Autograph, Huchcha, and Mussanje Maatu etc.

Sudeep has also ventured into direction with films like #73 Shanti Niwas etc. His recent directorial venture Just Math Mathali which released in February this year did not do so well at the box office but it was well appreciated for its new concept in film making.

The latest project of this very talented celebrity titled Kempegowda is being touted as one big action thriller.

-- Niky Sharma / Sampurn Wire