Media Release
Bengaluru, Nov 21: Renowned director and recipient of the GSB pride and Karnataka Konkani Sahitya Academy Lifetime Achievement Award, Dr Ramesh Kamath, is all set to unveil his latest Konkani film ‘Anthyarambha’ with the premier show scheduled for November 23, at 6 am at Karnataka Kalavidhara Sangh, opposite Kannada Sahithya Parishad, Chamarajpet, Bengaluru.
The film, produced under the banner of Aadithya Cine Creation by Kiranmayi R Kamath, has been completed in a remarkable three-month period. Dr Kamath, with the blessings of Dr Dayananda Pai, CEO of Century Builders, directed the movie, showcasing his passion for the Konkani language. The film explores the philosophical journey of an elderly man reflecting on his life, with the central theme being that every end in life marks a new beginning.
The premier event will be presided over by Dr Dayananda Pai, with his wife, Mihini D Pai, and renowned Kannada and Hindi actor Prakash Belwadi as the chief guest. Other dignitaries attending include Sadashiv Shenoy, journalist and former president of the Karnataka Media Academy; Revathi Kamath, a well-known landscaper and veena vidushi; and B V Ganesh Prabhu, an industrialist.
The film is notable for bridging the two main Konkani dialects — the Christian Konkani dialect and the Saraswath Konkani dialect. Dr Kamath, who is also a graduate of FTII, Pune, has previously directed three Konkani films and is now presenting ‘Anthyarambha’ as his fourth film, contributing significantly to the preservation and promotion of Konkani culture.
The leading cast includes Dr Ramesh Kamath as the elderly rich man, with Damodhar Nayak in the role of the hero and Prathiksha Kamath, a well-known model, playing the heroine. Other notable cast members include Vitobha Bhandarkar, Stany Alvares, Uday Jadugar, Sheela Nayak, Vasudha Prabhu, Ananth Nayak Sagri, Narasimha Nayak, and many others.
The film’s technical team includes cinematographer PVR Swamy, editor Nagesh, music by Srisuresh, and vocals by Shankar Shabhougue. The dialogues were written by Sha Mam Krishna Rao, with the story, screenplay, song lyrics, and direction by Dr Ramesh Kamath.
The film highlights the challenges of producing Konkani films, particularly due to the scattered Konkani-speaking population across India and worldwide. Despite a large Konkani community in Mangaluru and Karnataka, local films struggle to sustain in theatres, with many producers unable to recover theater costs. Nonetheless, ‘Anthyarambha’ is a testament to Dr Kamath’s dedication to his love for the Konkani language and culture.