Tentigo will be a game changer for adult comedy films in India, says producer Sanjay Gulati

Tallinn-winning film, Tentigo, a dark comedy about a family dealing with deceased father’s throbbing boner, by debutant director Ilango Ram from Sri Lanka, which originally featured in Sinhala and earned accolades, is poised for a Tamil language Indian remake. The Original film is backed by Indian producers Sanjay Gulati and Neeraj Pandey for Crawling Angel Films, India, and Kaarthekeyen Santhanam for Stone Bench Films, India, along with contributions from Silent Frames Productions in Sri Lanka.
Exploring a unique blend of grief and comedy, Tentigo unravels a bizarre tale as brothers grapple with the unexpected discovery of their deceased father’s hard-on is still throbbing in his pants, despite otherwise being clearly dead.
Renowned independent film producer Sanjay Gulati, known for his work on The Shepherdess and the Seven Songs and the upcoming Girls Will be Girls, expressed his enthusiasm for supporting Tentigo. Gulati praised the film’s audacious concept, and stated, “The sheer audacity of Tentigo’s idea resonated across the entire Film Bazaar. Everyone recognised its potential, I remember there was a representative from Dharma interested as well. It transcended cultural barriers and market considerations, captivating hearts and minds with its unapologetically unique voice. That’s the kind of impact I want to be a part of, to push boundaries and create something truly groundbreaking.”
He adds, “This film will be a game changer for adult comedy films in India. It’s been ages since I’ve seen a truly great adult comedy film. I feel it will compensate the gap for good adult comedy movies which is missing from long time and will change the course of such films.”
The Tamil remake, will be  produced by Santhanam’s Stone Bench Films of Jigarthanda DoubleX fame, showcases the studio’s keen eye for captivating narratives. Gulati affirms the meticulous adaptation’s potential for success, emphasising its ability to resonate deeply with audiences while retaining the original story’s power and nuance in a new cultural context. He said, “This meticulous adaptation is a surefire recipe for success, and I have no doubt the film will resonate deeply with audiences.”
The film, initially showcased at India’s Film Bazaar in 2018 and later at Busan’s Asia Content and Film Market in 2021, received recognition at the Black Nights Film Festival in Tallinn, Estonia, where it clinched a special jury award.