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The Kannada film 'Mandakini' all set to go on the floor on 9th day of 9th month at 9 am 9 minutes and 9 seconds. This will be a variety film for the audience with nature playing a prominent role says Ramesh Surve a publisher cum editor turned director addressing the media on Wednesday evening. 'Mandakini' is my dream of 27 years. I have written many scripts in the past but they are under scrutiny by Kannada producers. Not happy with protracted behavior I am directing my own script this time with well known social servant and businessman B.N.Srinivas as the producer disclosed Surve. Sri Harsha Productions 'Mandakini' is a girl from an affluent family in a village. She is very innocent and comes to city. When she encounter different mindset of people in her life how does she react to the situations is the crux of this film narrated Surve a talkative and straightforward person. Rashmi of 'Dhuniya' super hit film fame is playing the title role. Chetan, Ashwin, Suresh Rai and Sangamesh Upase are the four youths who come in the life of innocent 'Mandakini'. Kalyan has written the songs and composing seven songs for this film. Producer B.N.Srinivas is a man with wide knowledge in business since three decades. He owns Sri harsha Mahal and Sri Harsha Residency in Bangalore. He has been awarded national award as 'Rashtriya Rathna' for ISO 9001 standard Kalyan Mantap. He has been running five old age and orphan houses. It is a rag to riches story of him. He is confident of director Ramesh Surve capability. Among the highlights of this film Surve who has written the story, screenplay and dialogues says this is a film meant for youths of today. There are six choreographers for this film, the nature is the teacher here, there is eight minutes song that will be shot in 20 districts and 40 taluks of Karnataka depicting the rich natural beauty etc. Srinath, Pavitra Lokesh, Doddanna, Prahallad Betegeri, Jayanthi, Sharat Lohitashva, Bank Janardhan, Mysore Ramananda, Biradar, Mimicry Rajagopal, Shoba Naidu are also in the cast. P.K.H.Das is the cameraman.
'Mandakini' producer gesture
Producer B.K.Srinivas of the film 'Mandakini' has shown an admirable gesture to the team members of his maiden film. The accident insurance policy to all those who are connected to the making of the film 'Mandakini' was distributed by noted director T.S.Nagabharana in the presence of 'Mandakini' film team. Producer Srinivas disclosed that this is a small gesture to those who worked day and night. No one should meet with the accident. This policy would be useful in case of emergency but safety is assured he said. 'I have seen many producers who attach importance to money but, B.K.Srinivas stands out with good thought and concern', said T.S.Nagabharana after distributing the accident insurance policy papers to the team of 'Mandakini'. Labour commissioner Nagaraj lauded the humanity in producer B.K.Srinivas. Director Ramesh Surve, actor Chetan, actress Rashmi, senior supporting actor Brahmavar and 70 others received the accident relief insurance card. The insurance policy covers risk up to Rs.1 lakh and it is for one person.
'Mandakini' I print ready
Anxiously awaited 'Mandakini' by Sri Harsha Productions B.K.Srinivas is ready with the first print and all set to go before the censor committee for certificate. Shot in 72 days one of the songs in this film is shot in 17 districts of Karnataka. This song runs for 10 minutes and eight seconds said to be the lengthiest song in the history of Kannada cinema. This is on the significance of Karnataka state. For shooting of seven songs the budget touched 80 lakhs of rupees. Debutant director Ramesh Surve has worked day and night on the story, screenplay and dialogue. The budget of the film has crossed Rs.2.5 crores for producer B.K.Srinivas. Rashmi of 'Dhuniya' fame plays the title role in this film. Kalyan has scored the music. P.K.H.Das is the cameraman. Different Danny stunts, Ismail art direction are part of this film. Chetan, Ashwin, Jayanthi, Sudharani, Sharat Lohitashva, Doddanna, Janardhan, Shoba Naidu and others are in supporting roles.
Top doctors in ''Mandakini''
Businessman, social servant B.K.Srinivas's maiden film production taken up by experienced Ramesh Surve to direct for the first time is thinking in logical style and making right moves. After 10 days of shooting the director Surve is now introducing real life doctors to play brief role in the film 'Mandakini'. Dr.Padmini Prasad (Sexologist), Dr.Vasundhara Bhoopathy (Ayurveda Specialist) and Dr.T.Ramesh (general phycian) appear on the silver screen for the first time giving the right advice to the problem faced by the heroine in this film. Director Surve is touching upon the ancient values to the present development and advancement in his film. The Miss Bangalore of 1978 Suma Rao is playing the mother in law role for heroine Mandakini for the first time. Recently the talkie portion of this film was shot at a private house in Chandra layout in Bangalore. Chetan, Suresh Rai, Ashwin, Dhuniya Rashmi, Jayanthi, Pavitra Lokesh, Sharat Lohitashva are in the cast. P.K.H.Das is the cameraman. Kalyan has tuned seven songs for this film.
Dubbing over for 'Mandakini'
Sri Harsha Productions maiden film 'Mandakini' a big budget film by businessman cum social servant B.K.Srinivas has completed the dubbing proceedings for the film. This is the debut in direction for Ramesh Surve. The 10 minutes 8 seconds song shot in 12 districts of Karnataka is one of the many highlights of this film. Surve has written the story, screenplay and dialogues for the film. K.Kalyan has penned the songs and also composed the film. P.K.H.Das is the man behind camera. Veteran director Chikkanna is the technical director of this film. Dhuniya fame heroine Rashmi plays the title role. Chetan, Ashwin, Srinath, Jayanthi, Sharat Lohitashva, Shivakumar, Doddanna, Sudharani, Pooja Lokesh, Vijayasarathy, Bank Janardhan are also in the cast.