Mangalore: 'Actor' Sadananda Gowda Dons Role of Former CM for 'Chella Pilli'
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Daijiworld Media Network - Mangalore (VM)
Mangalore, Dec 16: The city's biggest mall was the 'centre' of all attention on Saturday December 15 as former chief minister D V Sadananda Gowda was seen donning the role of an actor for the upcoming movie 'Chella Pilli'.
Incidentally, he plays the role of a former chief minister in the movie and during the shoot at the City Centre Mall, he 'inaugurated' a shop in its third floor.
Speaking to Daijiworld, Sai Krishna, the director of the movie said that movie will be shot chiefly in Mangalore. The crew will next move on to Hassan, Sakleshpur and Belur-Halebidu.
The USP of the movie is that it will feature a number of Kannada and Tulu artistes in the lead roles.
The movie will be produced by city-based Sudesh Bhandary under the banner of 'Shine City Productions'. Popular Sandalwood actors Vijay Raghavendra and Aishwarya Nag will play the lead.
Well-known comedians Naveen D Padil, Bhojaraj Vamanjoor, Aravind Bolar, Sathish Bandale, Thimmappa Kulal, Sundar Rai Mandara, Jayaram Acharya, Santhosh Shetty and Ashok Shetty are playing special roles in the movie to lend a perfect dose of humour.
In addition, Sandalwood comedian M S Umesh is also part of the movie. Shobaraj will play the villain.
The movie is expected to release in February 2013.