Daijiworld Media Network – Mangaluru (ANK)
Mangaluru Sep 7: The much anticipated Konkani film ‘ Osmitay’ in search of Konkani identity will be released on September 15. It's a significant milestone for the Guinness record holding cultural organisation, Mandd Sobhann.
Mandd Sobhann has made remarkable contributions to Konkani art, literature and culture across various domains and their debut production Osmitay promises to be a cinematic treat for audiences.
Set against the backdrop of the Konkani people’s quest for identity, this captivating story unfolds the narrative of migration from Goa and showcases the visual splendour of Konkani’s rich folk heritage, all woven into a tender love story written by Eric Ozario.
The movie is directed by Vilas Rathnakar Kshatriya and produced by Louis J Pinto under the Mandd Sobhann Productions banner. 'Osmitay' features Ashwin D Costa and Wencita Dias in the lead roles.
The story of 'Osmitay' is penned by Eric Ozario, with Joel Pereira serving as the screenplay writer and co-director. The music is composed by Eric Ozario, Allwyn Fernandes, Cajaten Dias, and Joel Periera. Joel Pinto is the editor and Balraj Gowda captures the film's visuals.
Notable actors contributing to 'Osmitay' include Sandeep Malani, Dennis Monteiro, Stany Alvares, Prince Jacob, Sai Panandikar from Goa, Gowrish Vernekar, Lulu Fortes, Eric Ozario, Roy Castelino, Harry Correa, Nellu Permanur, Naveen Lobo, Arun Noronha, Mishal Fernandes, and Flavia.
The movie will be released in Mangaluru, Surathkal, Padubidiri, Manipal, Puttur, Belthangady, Karkala, Udupi, Honnavar. While in coming days, Osmitay will be released in Bengaluru, Mumbai, Goa, UAE, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, Oman, Isreal, Germany, Australia, Ireland and USA.
The premiere show of Osmitay will be held on September 10 simultaneously at Big Cinemas Mangaluru, Puttur and Manipal. The premiere show will be inaugurated by Goan MLA couple Micheal Lobo and Delilah Micheal Lobo
The movie trailer was released on August 13.
Gurkar and story writer of Osmitay movie Eric Ozario, Producer Louis J Pinto, co-director and screenplay writer Joel Pereira, actor Dennis Monteiro, Ashwin D Costa, actress Wencita Dias, Stany Alvares, Nellu Permanur were present in the press conference.