Film producer Mahesh Danannavar released his maiden film Shu Thayu in August, a Gujarati comedy starring Malhar Thakar, Yash Soni, Mayur Chauhan, Mitra Gadhvi, Aarjav Trivedi and Kinjal Rajpriya. The film has the distinction of becoming the first highest grossing Gujarati film till recently and now stands at number two in terms of box office records. Now the film has made a mark for itself internationally with a nomination at the prestigious International Gujarati Film Festival in Los Angeles and New York.

The International Gujarati Film Festival brings to the fore some of the most compelling and interesting Gujarati films from around the world under one common roof. Shu Thayu has been selected alongside the best in Gujarati films.