Anthyarambha, a Konkani film directed by 72-year-old K. Ramesh Kamath, an alumni of the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), Pune, is all set to release next week in Bengaluru. The 90-minute Konkani film received clearance from the Central Board of Film Certification for theatre release.
Shot in Kodagu The Saraswat Konkani language film was completed with a record of 40 days of shooting in 30 different locations in Kodagu district of Karnataka, involving more than three dozen artistes. The premiere show is planned on November 23 at Kalavidhara Sangha Auditorium, opposite Kannada Sahitya Parishat, in Chamarajpet in Bengaluru. The film presents a story in which an aged man recounts his life journey, conveying the message that every end in life’s journey heralds a new beginning.
Lead actor Damodar Nayak is making his debut in the Konkani film. He told The Hindu that Anthyarambha is narrated in a philosophical tone. Anthya (meaning end) will lead to Arambha (new beginning).
Prathiksha Kamath plays the female lead in the film. Eight films K. Ramesh Kamath has handled the story, screenplay, lyrics and direction.
Anthyarambha is Dr. Kamath’s fourth directorial. His wife Kiran R.
Kamath is the producer. Only eight films have been produced in Saraswat Konkani, including Anthyarambha . Dr.
Kamath directed the first Konkani film Janamana in 1980. He was active in theatre activities in Bengaluru during 1960-80. After establishing Ranjana Arts in 1973, he has performed more .