Kudla Talkies: Two movies released on the same day

Team Udayavani, Sep 6, 2018, 11:38 AM IST

Mangaluru: Tulu cinema lovers may remember, on March 23^rd, for the first time in the history of Coastalwood, ’Appe Teacher’ and ‘Tottilu’ tulu movies were released on the same day. This release led to a lot of discussions in the industry.

More than who incurred loss? Or who incurred profit? The moviegoers were confused and wondered on how come this situation occurred in our industry too? The tulu cinema world decided on that day itself that henceforth, such an incident of two movies releasing on the same day should not occur in Tulu cinema. But, it is again getting proved that everything is not alright in Coastalwood. This is so because, once again, two movies are getting ready for release on the same day.

The long-awaited Devdas Kapikad’s ‘Era Ullerge’ and Mayur Shetty’s directed ‘My name is Annappa’ which has created much curiosity in the industry are expected to release more-or-less on the same day. Both the film teams have decided to release their movie on the same day and this has given rise to much curiosity. Tulu movie producers association and the newly formed screening committee have come forward for talks to solve this ‘Date Problem’.

By the way, Tulu movie producers association was created about two years back and already many producers have become members of this association. Several senior members of the association have already designed the time table. Accordingly, a rule was made which states that a tulu movie will be released once every three weeks. Priority would be given to that movie whose censor has been done first.

Presently, since there are many Tulu movies being created, 3 weeks time limit would lead to much delay. Observing this possibility, the association amended its rule to one release per two weeks. Also, a screening committee was created under the presidency of renowned producer Devdas Pandeshwar, which would decide on fixing the date for release. Hence, the release date of ‘Era Ullerge’ and ‘My name is Annappa’ has come under discussion. Last Sunday, the film teams of both the movies were called for a meeting by the screening committee.

Screening committee president Devdas Pandeshwar spoke about this with ‘Kudla Talkies’ and said, “ The committee will take the decision chiefly based on who received the censor first. On this occasion, the film teams of ‘My name is Annappa’ and ‘Era Ullerge’ have been called for a meeting and a peaceful discussion has taken place. Talks have been done to make sure that the tulu cinema industry faces no problems and to provide the opportunity for movie release in accordance with the censor. “

“According to the rules, ‘Era Ullerge’ movie received the censor first. In this way, the problem will be solved through amicable talks between the two film teams,” he said.

Producer of the film ‘My name is Annappa’ spoke and said, “The release of ‘My name is Annappa’ under Lakumi Banners had been decided earlier itself. Preparations have been done accordingly. The situation will be discussed with the film team and the final decision will be taken,” he said.

‘Era Ullerge’ movie director Devdas Kapikad spoke and said,” We have already fixed the date of our movie release by announcing the date on social media. Our movie also was the first to finish with the censor process. Therefore, I have faith that we will get the opportunity,” he said.

Tulu movies producers association president Rajesh Brahmavar spoke and said,” There is a bit of confusion on the release date the two movies. But, this will be solved amicably under the leadership of the association and the screening committee. Kishore D. Shetty have provided a big gift to the tulu film industry and Devdas Kapikad too has provided important service to the industry. The Tulu industry will develop even more through the work done by both the movie teams. Hence, the problem will be solved peacefully,” he said.