Daijiworld Media Network – Mangaluru
Mangaluru, Oct 31: “Successful entrepreneurs like John Wilson Lobo, who enter the film industry with a spirit of social service, have given special encouragement to the art and artists of Tulunadu. More people with such an outlook should come forward, and society should also support them,” said MCC Bank chairman Anil Lobo.
He was speaking after unveiling the title of the upcoming Tulu film ‘Pat Pat Pataki’ in a unique manner by bursting a specially designed firecracker at Don Bosco Hall in Mangaluru. The film is being produced by Lobo Production in association with Sonulavi Cine Creations.
Fr Andrew Leo D’Souza, parish priest of St Sebastian Church, Permannur, Thokkottu, delivered the blessings and said that Tulu cinema had become a part of life in society. John Wilson Lobo, owner of Lobo Production, presided over the programme.
Tulu comedian and ‘Telikeda Bolli’ Devadas Kapikad of Mangaluru handed over the shooting clapboard to director Deviprakash S. Speaking on the occasion, he said that people would bless a film only when filmmakers attempted to introduce something new to the industry. If artists remained committed to a film made with sincerity and continued to support it even after its release, the film would reach the audience. He added that artistes who demonstrated such dedication and efficiency had a bright future.
Shalet Pinto, chairperson of the Karnataka government's Environment and Tourism Board, wished the team success by ceremonially switching on the camera. H Vasanth Bernard, president of Haleyangadi Priyadarshini Co-operative Society, felicitated the film's technicians, while Leelaksha Karkera honoured the artistes acting in the film. K Bhuvanabhiram Udupa, conveyed his best wishes.
The programme was attended by theatre and film actor Umesh Mijar, Eshwar Kodikal of Expression Arts, Mangaluru; Naveen Lancy Saldanha, owner of Nora's Histology Research Lab; Francis Lobo of Deenet Internet Pvt Ltd, Mangaluru, and others.
On the occasion, producer John Wilson Lobo and veteran theatre artiste Dollam Mangaluru were specially felicitated.
Narendra Kerekadu, who is handling the film's production and management, welcomed the gathering. Director Deviprakash S, who has also written the story, screenplay and dialogues, delivered the introductory remarks. Roshan Nelligudde of Sonulavi Cine Creations proposed the vote of thanks, while actor Sunil D'Souza introduced the dignitaries. Srinidhi Shetty compered the programme.
As part of the cultural programme, a musical entertainment session was presented by district Rajyotsava Award recipient Prakash Acharya of Kinnigoli, Bhagawan of Surathkal, Leo of Ranipura, Chitralekha of Surathkal and Manjusha of Surathkal.