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Daijiworld Media Network - Mangaluru (JD)

Mangaluru, Dec 31: The premiere show of the Kannada-Tulu movie 'Sulige Sikkidaaga' was held at Cinepolis Multiplex Theatre in City Centre Mall on Wednesday, December 30.

'Sulige Sikkidaaga' has been directed by Sandeep Malani from Mangaluru and produced by Bollywood actress Kalpana Pandith.

Speaking to Daijiworld prior to the premiere, Sandeep Malani said, "The film is a tribute to women empowerment that shows the heroine as a perfect example to overcome all obstacles, difficulties and stand on her own feet. The film, shot in Bengaluru and a few portions in the USA, has a local touch with a few characters speaking Tulu in the film. 'Sulige Sikkidaaga' received good reviews and thumbs-up from the audience, media and stars in Bengaluru recently. Parvathamma Rajkumar appreciated the team for the wonderful work and blessed the film with her good wishes."

The film will be also screened on Thursday, December 31, New Year’s Eve, at St Aloysius grounds by Lions Club, Kankanady Padil.

The producer and lead actress of the movie Kalpana Pandith said that she has great hopes on the movie as it has come out nicely and all the artistes and the technicians have worked very well.

At the red carpet ceremony, eminent Coastalwood directors Vijayakumar Kodialbail and Richard Castelino walked in and watched the movie along with the artistes.

Speaking to Daijiworld after the screening, Vijayakumar Kodialbail appreciated the movie and said that it would be liked by the audience. Richard Castelino of 'Badhi' and 'Bhogsanem' fame said that it was a good try as very few people make movies with a message to create awareness in the society.

Sanjeev Dhandakeri, the director of famous Tulu movie 'Bolli Dota’ and co-director of 'Sulige Sikkidaaga' Charan were felicitated on the occasion.