Daijiworld Media Network - Mangaluru (VP)
Mangaluru, Jun 21: The much-anticipated Kannada movie 'Arata' was released on Friday, June 21 at Big Cinemas here.
Addressing the gathering at the inaugural event, Bantwal MLA U Rajesh Naik said, “The movie ‘Arata’ has been produced through rigorous efforts, and we wish them all the best. This movie showcases our Tulunadu tradition and deserves recognition across India.”
Kiran Rai, also present on this occasion, remarked, “The film ‘Arata’ should achieve great success and spread the essence of Tulunadu far and wide. I extend my heartfelt congratulations on the release of this movie.”
Mallika Prasad added, “This story highlights our tradition and emphasizes the significance of ‘Devi Kshetras’. I have personally watched this movie and believe it should run successfully for 100 days across Karnataka.”
The story of ‘Arata’ is written by Raghavendra Holla, with the screenplay, dialogues, and direction handled by Pushparaj Rai Malarbeedu. The directorial team includes Jayaraj Hejamadi, Roshan R Alva, Harsharaj Bantwal, and Abhi Boliyar, with cinematography by Ravi Suvarna, editing by Damu Kansur, and music by Raghavendra Bijadi and Shameer Mudipu. The lyrics are penned by H S Venkatesh Murthy and Yogesh N, with singers including Shameer Mudipu and Shalini S R. The costume design is by Sharath Poojari from Mangaluru, makeup by Charan Raj Pacchinadka, art direction by Harish Acharya, and still photography by Navaneeth Vithal. The promotional artwork is managed by Yashwin K Shettigar, with production supervision by Bhagyaraj Naavoor.
The cast includes well-known actor Dadda Praveen, Ranjan Kasargod, Venny Rai, Jyotish Shetty, Sunil Nelligudde, Anil Raj Uppala, Chetan Rai Mani, Ravi Ramakunja, Suresh Manjeshwara, Prabhakar Kasargod, Tejaswini Kishore, Sandeep Bhakt, Asha Marnad, Nayana Salyan, Diksha Bhagyaraj Naavoor, Vinod Shetty Sanketh, Uday Shetty Idya, Utsav Vamanjoor, Tulsidharan, and Shashi Gujaran Padubidri.
Lakshmish Suvarna compered the event.
Devi Prasad, Kateel Yakshagana, Shiv Prasad Kadelkar, Shivaprasad Alva, Jagan Pavaar Bekal, Prakash Pandeshwar, Jagannath Shetty, Anil Uppal, Ravi Rai Kalasa, Santhosh Shetty Kumble, Vijay Kumar Kodialbail, Srikanth Shetty, Jyothish Shetty, Devi Prasad Shetty, Prem Shetty Surathkal, Ram Prasad, Bhaskar Chandra, Dinesh Shetty Malarbeedu, Gaana Bhat and others were present.