Daijiworld Media Network – Mangaluru

Mangaluru, May 28: Actor-director Devadas Kapikad is set to make a major announcement about the much-anticipated Tulu film Pilipanja on May 28 at 6:15 pm. The movie is produced by Pratheek U Poojary under the banner of YS B Group and Shiyan Production House and directed by Bharath Shetty.

The film was shot in three phases across various scenic locations in Dakshina Kannada. The final schedule, which included five days of song sequences, was completed in areas like Salethur, Kulalu, Kadumatha, and Kudtamugeru. Filming concluded on February 6 with a traditional pumpkin-breaking ceremony.

Pilipanja features two songs and two action sequences, with cinematographer Uday Ballal capturing the mesmerizing landscapes of the coastal region. Choreographer Rajesh Kannur handled the dance sequences.

The film boasts a talented ensemble cast, including Ramesh Rai Kukkuvalli, Bhojaraj Vamanjoor, Sundar Rai Mandara, Ravi Ramakunja, Shiva Prakash Poonja Harekal, Pratheek U Poojary, Praveen Kodakkal, Ranjan Bolur, Prakash Shetty Dharmanagar, Rakshan Madur, Vijayhari Rai Kuriya, Dayanand Bettampady, Bhaskar Manipal, Roopashree Varkady, Jayasheela, Radhika, and Disharani.

The film’s production team includes producer Pratheek U Poojary, director and story writer Bharat Shetty, executive producer Ramesh Rai Kukkuvalli, cinematographer Uday Ballal, music composer L V Yas, editor Srinath Pawar, associate director Akshat Vitla, assistant director Sajesh Poojary, script and dialogue writer Suresh Balmatta, publicity head Jagannath Shetty Bala, stunt coordinators Suresh Shetty and Naveen Lobo, choreographer Rajesh Kannur, and production manager Karthik Shetty.

With filming now complete, the team is gearing up to bring Pilipanja to the big screen soon.