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Daijiworld Media Network- Mangaluru (SB)
Mangaluru, Sep 2: The audio release and teaser launch programme of Tulu movie ‘Kambalabettu Bhatrena Magal’ was held in a glittering ceremony at town hall on Sunday, September 2.
Fr Joseph Martis, rector, St Joseph Seminary, Jeppu, A J Shetty, director of A J Medical Institutions and Haidar Prathipady graced the event as chief guests.
Minister U T Khader, artistes Devadas Kapikad, Vijay Kumar Kodialbail, and Aravind Bolar, former president of Kannada Sahitya Parishad Harikrishna Punaroor and president of Tulunada Rakshana Vedike Yogesh Shetty were present.
Addressing the gathering, Fr Joseph said, “Today is the birthday of Sri Krishna. It is a holy day and it conveys the message of peace to the world. The team of ‘Kambalabettu Bhatrena Magal’ has selected a good day for its audio and teaser release. Hope the movie also conveys a good message based on communal harmony and peace. I wish all success to the producer, director and the entire team. Meanwhile, it is our duty to support them because it is a Tulu film. It is our film.”
A J Shetty said, “These days, there are many Tulu movies releasing in Tulunadu. It is a good sign for Tulu language and its artistes. People of Tulunadu are supporting Tulu movies. It is healthy for the harmony and peace of our region. Art unites all without the discrimination of cast, creed and religion. Movie is one of the best media to deliver message on unity and harmony. I am proud to attend this event. The name of the film itself is special. I wish all success to this movie. Definitely, it will be a great hit in Coastalwood.”
Haider Prathipady said, “The people of Tulunadu are known for unity. At homes they speak different languages, but in public they converse in Tulu. The language Tulu binds all. Tulu movies help to protect the language. It gives a platform for artistes, technicians and writers. I know producer Ronald Martis. He is man filled with humanity. It is his first movie. His team has done a wonderful job. I wish him and his team all the success.”
Earlier, producer Ronald Martis welcomed the dignitaries with flower bouquets.
The movie, ‘Kambalabettu Bhatrena Magal’, is based on life of a traditional woman and said to be a family entertainer. The movie has five songs and Ajay Warrior, Santhosh Venky, Prakash Mahadevan, Sandeel Ballal have rendered their voices.The movie produced by Ronald Martis, has Aishwarya A Acharya is lead poles. Prakash Gatty is the director of the movie. Shailesh, Sharath, Pradeep Shetty and Rashmi Chengappa have pivotal roles. Bhojaraj Vamanjoor, Sathish Bandale, Deepak Rai Panaje are going to entertain cine lovers with their comedy. Ramesh Rai Kukkuvali is the villian and Prakash Poonja, Sanketh Poojary and Chidananda Adyapady too are part of the movie.