Nagatihalli Chandrashekar's 'Breaking News' to hit silver screens on May 18

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May 11, 2012

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Mangalore, May 11: New Kannada film directed by Nagatihalli Chandrashekar will hit the silver screens across the state on May 18.

Announcing this at a press meet here on Thursday Mr Chandrashekar said the film would show the lighter side of broadcast journalism in his

He said, humour revolves around the title of the film, starring Ajay Rao and Radhika Pandit. The film features Ananth Nag, Rangayana Raghu, and Karibasavaiah.

Mr. Chandrashekar said this was the last film of Karibasavaiah, who died just after finishing the dubbing for the film. It also features the former International athlete from Mangalore Rohit Kumar Kateel.

Mr. Chandrashekar said the story revolves around the events that have occurred in the last two years. While Mr. Rao plays the role of Arjun, a news reporter, Ms. Pandit plays the role of Shradha, a naughty daughter of strict parents. The inspiration for the story, Mr. Chandrashekar said, was a small incident mentioned in a book written by a well-known author from the U.S.

“It was a challenge to bring it on screen. But I hope I have succeeded,” he said.

Terming his new film as “a small one” among the big names, Mr. Chandrashekar said this was a commercial film that has a mixture of intellect and emotion. “I want the film itself to be the breaking news following its release,” he said.

True to the film, humour and wit was filled in the press conference. Mr. Chandrashekar said the film would be released in 80 cinemas in the State on May 18. It would also be released simultaneously in the U.S., Australia, and the U.K. Mr. Rao and Ms. Pandit attended the press meet.

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