Daijiworld Media Network – Mangaluru (SK)

Mangaluru, Feb 8: Tulu movie ‘Pili’ directed by Mayur R Shetty will be released on Friday, February 10, under the banner of NNM Productions.

Promising young actor Bharath Bhandary has written the story for the film for the first time and has acted as the lead in the movie. The movie is produced by Athmananda Rai.

Mayur R Shetty, director of Tulu film ‘My name is Annappa’ has shouldered the responsibility of direction and cinematography of the film. He has made a name as the assistant director, cinematographer and script writer for several Tulu and Kannada films including Ekka Saka and Pilibail Yamunakka among  others.

The film ‘Pili’ is based on the subject of tiger dance, one of the cultures, celebrations and beliefs of Tulunadu. The tiger dance has its own reputation and history to it. The film has shown the adverse consequences of setbacks to its reputation. It also has family entertainment, comedy, love and affection, melodious songs, stunning daring stunts and suspense that lasts till the end of the film providing for complete entertainment to the audiences.

Vijayakumar Kodialbail is seen in an important role in the film. The star cast includes Swathi Shetty, Trisha Shetty, Kriti Shetty, Navin D Padil, Arvind Bolar, Bhojaraj Vamanjoor, Vismay Vinayak, Umesh Mijar, Prasanna Shetty Bailur, Sandeep Shetty Manibettu, Deepak Rai Panaje, Chetan Rai and Mani among  others in unique roles.

Manikanth Kadri has provided music for the film. Mayur R Shetty, D B C Shekar and K K Pejavar have written lyrics for four beautiful songs. Sandesh Bejai has written the dialogues. Film director Trishul Shetty, Sandesh Bejai and others are in the directorial team. Publicity art is by Devi Rai.

The team believes that there is no doubt that the film will be appreciated by cinema lovers. The technical work of the film is in progress and is at the final stages.