Daijiworld Media Network – Mangaluru
Mangaluru, Nov 2: Tulu film ‘Bana’, produced by Manohar Rai Vaipala under the banner of Eshi Production and directed by Nithin Rai Kukkuvalli Nuliyalu, is receiving good response from viewers and is in its second week run at the theatres.
‘Bana’ has been released in Mangaluru, Surathkal, Padubidri, Udupi, Manipal, Karkala, Deralakatte, Puttur, Sullia, Beltangady and several other places.
Journalist Jayaprakash Shetty and National Award-winning artiste Roopa Varkady play prominent roles in the film. Nihal Rai, who plays the male lead, and Krithi Srinivas Poojary, who plays the female lead, are making their debuts in the film industry. The cast also includes Sharath Alva, Priya Shetty, Vijay Hari Rai, Bhavyashri Poojary, Vikas Putran, Nijaroopa Shetty, Savitha Anchan, Dhanya Poojary, Praveen Kodakkal and several other artistes.

Arun Rai Puttur has handled the cinematography, while Naveen Neralthodi is in charge of editing. Jayakarthi has composed the music.