Daijiworld Media Network – Mangaluru (DV)

Mangaluru, Aug 5: Actor Arjun Kapikad's directorial debut 'Abatara' will release in theatres on August 18.

Theatre and film actor, director and screenplay writer Devdas Kapikad has written the story for the movie. He has also acted in the movie.

Nikhil Keerthi Salian has produced the movie under the banner of Bolli Creations and Avika Productions.

"The movie is a package of a social message with good comedy. The film is made as per the expectation of the audience. The film has been shot in Mangaluru and its surroundings. Due to the pandemic, the release of the movie had been delayed. The movie will be released not only in the coastal areas, but abroad as well," said actor Tulunada action-king Arjun Kapikad.

Gaana Bhat and Kristina are the heroines in the movie. Actor Naveen D Padil, Aravind Bolar, Bhojaraj Vamanjoor, Sai Krishna, Shanil Guru, Chethan Rai Mani, Lakshmish, Sunil Chitrapura, and others have acted in the movie.