Daijiworld Media Network—Mangaluru
Mangaluru, Nov 5: The first ever ‘Tulu Film Awards’ function will be held in the city on November 22, 2014, at Nehru Maida. The event is being organized by 93.5 RED FM and will have top film celebrities from the city who have made their mark in Bollywood and Sandalwood. This was announced in a press conference held on Wednesday November 5.
India’s largest radio network, 93.5 RED FM, has made an indelible mark in the minds and hearts of the people of Mangaluru over the past six years with a series of social and cultural initiatives. RED FM is the first ever private FM radio station to have played Tulu songs on air and the station continues to pay its respect to the stars and achievers of the coastal region by hosting an exclusive Tulu show named ‘Kudla Express’.
The film awards will be conferred in 22 different categories including one ‘Lifetime Achievement Award’ and seven special recognition ones. Tulu movies released between 2005 and 2013 will be considered for the awards. A panel of experts will judge the nominations and select the best performer in each category. In popular categories, public voting will also be given due weightage. Along with the distribution of awards, the event will feature live power-packed performances by Tulu film celebrities. Teams from Mangaluru who have made a mark on national television will also perform special entertainment acts on stage. This special project of 93.5 Red FM is being ably supported by presenting sponsor City Gold, powered by sponsor Chilly Willy Products, UAE, and associate sponsor Red Rocks. Daijiworld.com is the media partner.
Commenting on the campaign, B Surendar, COO, 93.5 RED FM, said, “Our group is known for its undisputed leadership in the media and entertainment space in South India . This is one more pioneering initiative from the FM radio division with the sincere objective of showcasing the achievements of the Tulu film industry to the rest of the country. RED FM as a brand always believes in being a platform for people’s expression. We hope to get closer to the hearts of Mangaloreans through this very special event.”
RED FM operates in 48 cities across the country. Brand RED FM is known for its positioning as the ‘Station for Expression’ for the common man and is the most awarded radio station in the industry. RED FM boasts of over 92 awards including the award for the ‘Best FM brand/station’, best RJs, and ‘Best Morning Shows’ to name a few.