Udupi: Production of Tulu movie 'Lachchi' begins in auspicious surroundings

Inchara Udupi
Daijiworld Media Network – Udupi (SP)
Pics: Anil Studio

Udupi, Jul 15: Disha Communications Katapadi team, which has bagged the prestigious Unicef-Prasar Bharati  national award, has begun production of its sixth digital Tulu film, ‘Lachchi’.  Filming of the movie was initiated at Goddess Sri Durga Temple at Kunjar near here on Sunday July 14. 

Administrator of the temple, Rajendra Rao, switched the camera on to symbolize the beginning of shooting for the said film. 

The movie, based on real life story, aims at creating awareness among the younger generation about the havoc being created in the society by HIV, AIDs and drugs in the modern era. Well-known emerging youngster, Prakash Suvarna Katapadi, will be directing this movie.  Upcoming and experienced actress, Bhavya M from Madikeri, will be donning the lead role in the film.

K Satyendra Pai, director of Vijaya Solars Katapadi, who participated as the chief guest, noted that earlier movies directed by Prakash Suvarna had succeeded in drawing the attention of the people towards social evils like child labour, problems faced by fisherwomen, naxalism, and various problems bothering the rural populace. “The aim of this movie is to create awareness among the youth about the adverse affects of AIDS and drugs. As this is a burning issue, I am sure the film will become successful,” he felt.

Former secretary of Rotary Katapadi, Appu Master, conveyed his best wishes to this new endevour. Francis D’Sa from Shankarpura, who owns Udupi Channel, and had earlier produced movies like ‘Chenni’, ‘Hallimane’, ‘Akku’, ‘Guddada Mane’ and ‘Bhagya’, is the producer of this movie. D’Sa said that support of the artistes as well as movie goers is very much necessary for the success of the movie.

Chief priest of the temple, Vedamurty Gopalakrishna Bhat, performed the prayers. Cameraman, Sandeep, actors, Ravi Korangrapady, Rajgopal Shet, Divya Ameen, Aditi Ambalpady, Rajesh Achar, Sanjeeva Suvarna, Niranjan Bekal, Geeta, Sudesh Bangera, Harish Herur, Balakrishna Poojary, Suresh Yermal, Satish Golla, Prabhakar Kalyani, and Rohan D’Souza, as well as cinematographer, Anil Studio Moodubelle, media convener, B Pundalik Marathe Shirva, and assistant director, Saumya, were present.

Actor, Manoj Kadaba, presented the programme. Prakash Suvarna proposed vote of thanks.