Report: Shodhan Prasad
Pics: Ronald D’Souza
Abu Dhabi, May 25: Rachael Productions' maiden venture and producer Ronald Martis’ first ever Tulu film ‘Khambalabettu Bhatrena Magal’ witnessed a hatrick houseful show at Novo Cinemas, World Trade Centre, Abu Dhabi on Friday May 24 at 1.30 pm. This was after successful houseful shows in Dubai and Sharjah recently.
Guests KCO president Valerian Dalmeida, Abu Dhabi Karnataka Sangha president Sarvotham Shetty, Robert Pinto, Cynthia D’Cunha, actor Deepak Paladka, actor Claud D’Leema, actress Ranjitha Lewis, producer Ronald Martis, businesswoman Hilda D’Souza, Bhasker Shetty and others were greeted on the stage and were presented roses by producer Ronald Martis. Shodhan Prasad of Sandhya Creations Overseas Movies did the honours and presented the movie. He thanked the audience for coming in large numbers in support and requested similar support in the future too.
The film 'Kambalabettu Bhatrena Magal' (Tulu) under the banner Rachael Film Productions, produced by Ronald Martis has been directed by young and talented Sharath S Poojary, Baggathota. The production in-charge is Prakash Gatty and the music is by Shinoy V Joseph. Lead cast include Aishwarya A Acharya, Shailu Birwa, Sharath Poojary Kapu, Pradeep J Shetty, Shankar Bhat, Rashmitha Changappa, Lavanya Kotian and special star cast comprise Arvind Bolar, Bhojaraj Vamanjoor, Prakash K Tuminadu, Ramesh Rai Kukkuvalli, Satish Bandale, Shivaprakash Poonja, Shobhpriya Nair and Saroja Rao.
There was a huge response from the audience after the movie. Everyone liked the movie and the common comment was that the subject was 'something different' than the regular ones. While most of the audience appreciated the beautiful locations and the songs, some also commended the filmmakers for exhibiting various aspects of Tulu culture.
Soon there will be another show either in Ajman or Ras Al Khaimah as per the requests pouring from these Emirates.