Mangalore: Kannada Movie 'Breaking News' to Deal with Sensitive Issue

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Daijiworld Media Network - Mangalore (NM)

Mangalore, May 11: Kannada movie 'Breaking News' directed by Nagathihalli Chandrashekhar is all set for release on Friday May 18.

Interacting with the media hotel Ocean Pearl here on the evening of Thursday May 10, the film crew introduced themselves and spoke on the movie.

The movie has Ajay Rao as the lead actor, opposite Radhika Pandith. Rohit Kumar Kateel, a sportsman from Mangalore, has also acted in the movie. Stephan Prayog has composed the music and the cinematography is by A V Krishnakumar. The editing has been done by Basavaraj Aras and Dr Na Damodar Shetty of Mangalore has composed lyrics for one song.

At the interactive session, all the actors and the crew spoke of their roles and parts in the making of the movie.

The film revolves around a reporter from a village who comes to the city in search of bigger dreams and ideals. But he is asked by his bosses to ensure that he gets a 'breaking news' every day, news that can create sensation and interest among the public. In the process, he is disillusioned by the real world of media.

Addressing reporters, Radhika who plays the lead actress said that she was happy to get an opportunity to work with Chandrashekar for the second time. "I am proud to work with a such a great person. He always comes up good scripts," she said.

About her role, she said that she plays the character of a girl who has strict parents, and whose life is dictated by what her teachers and relatives want her to become.

Ajay said that it was a 'humourous film on a serious subject'.

Dr Na Damodar Shetty said that more than composing lyrics, it was a joy to work with a legendary man like Chandrashekar. "In every film of Chandrashekar there is an element of Kannada literature. Though being a writer he has gone on to making movies, literature has not left him," he said.

Chandrashekar in his turn said that the movie was inspired by a small story in an American novel 'The Atlas'.

"I wanted to portray a sensitive issue in a humorous way, or else it would have become like a lecture. Whether it turns out to be a hit or a flop in the box office, I am happy that we tried to make it creative and that it was supported by many," he said.

"We grow as make movies. Nobody can get it right initially," he added.

He further said, "Cinema is a big gamble. A lot of capital is involved. Being a literary person, I couldnt understand this business, but now with experience I am learning."

On asked why he chose to interact with the media in Mangalore, he said, "We have great regard for Mangaloreans. We want people of Mangalore also to love Kannada movies. A part of our crew is from this city, and that's why we chose Mangalore."

He said the movie will release on May 18 and asked everyone to encourage and support it wholeheartedly.