Daijiworld Media Network – Mangaluru

Mangaluru, Oct 23: The Tulu film ‘Bana’, produced by Manohar Rai Vaipala under the banner of Eshi Production and directed by Nithin Rai Kukkuvalli Nuliyalu, will be released across the coastal districts on October 23, the producer and director announced.

They were speaking at a press conference held at the Mangaluru Press Club on Thursday.

The film will be released in Mangaluru, Surathkal, Padubidri, Udupi, Manipal, Karkala, Deralakatte, Puttur, Sullia, Belthangady and several other places. Audiences who watched the film’s premiere show have appreciated and liked it.

Journalist Jayaprakash Shetty Uppala and National Award-winning artiste Roopa Varkady play prominent roles in the film. According to the film team, Jayaprakash Shetty’s powerful dialogues are among its highlights. Nihal Rai, who plays the hero, and Krithi Srinivas Poojary, who plays the heroine, are making their debuts in the film industry with ‘Bana’. Sharath Alva, Priya Shetty, Vijay Hari Rai, Vikas Putran, Nijaroopa Shetty, Savitha Anchan, Dhanya Poojary, Praveen Kodakkal and several other artistes are also part of the cast.

Arun Rai Puttur has handled the cinematography, while Naveen Neralthodi is in charge of editing. Renowned music director Jayakarthi has composed the music for the film.

The film’s trailer has received appreciation from viewers. The director said that ‘Bana’ has a strong story and screenplay and conveys a positive message to society while incorporating humour, love, anger and sentiment. The film has been crafted to appeal to audiences, he added.

Actor Jayaprakash Shetty Uppala, Arun Rai Puttur, Krithi Srinivas Poojary, Nihal Rai and Sabitha Anchan were present at the press conference.