Media Release

Udupi, Nov 13: A performance of the Tulu play ‘Sunnada Bottu’, written and directed by renowned Tulu actor and director Dr Devadas Kapikad, was organised jointly by St Mary’s English Medium School, Kannarpady, and ICYM, Mother of Sorrows Church, Udupi. The charity show was held to raise funds for the construction of the school’s new indoor sports stadium and canteen block.

Prior to the performance, a stage programme was organised during which Dr Devadas Kapikad, popularly known as ‘Telikeda Bolli’, was felicitated in recognition of his contribution to Tulu theatre. He was honoured with fruits, flowers, a memento and a citation.

The school principal, Fr Vijay Joyson D’Souza, welcomed the gathering and delivered the introductory address. On the occasion, donors and sponsors who had generously supported the charity show were also honoured by the school management.

In his presidential address, the school correspondent, Fr Denis D’Sa, appreciated the significant role played by Tulu comedy dramas in promoting social awareness and contributing to the building of a healthy society.

Maxim D’Souza, vice-president of the Parish Pastoral Council, Mother of Sorrows Church, Udupi; secretary Leslie Cornelio; ICYM animator and coordinator Reshma Mathias; ICYM president Joshua Louis; animator Joel Sequeira; assistant parish priest Fr Leo Praveen D’Souza; and school vice-principal Rita Quadras were among those present on the dais.

Teachers Amrutha and Vinay compered the programme, while Reshma Mathias proposed the vote of thanks.