Koti Chennaya Explained

Koti Chennaya
Director:Anand P Raju
Producer:R Dhanaraj
Screenplay:Anand P Raju
Dr Vaman Nandavar
Sudhakar Bannanje
Story:R Dhanaraj
Based On:Koti and Chennayya
Starring:Balakrishna Shetty
Shekar Kotian
Vinaya Prasad
Neethu
Music:V. Manohar
Studio:Prarthana Creations
Country:India
Language:Tulu

Koti Chennaya is 2007 historical Tulu language film based on the lives of Koti and Chennayya, the twin cultural folk heroes of Tulu Nadu. The film, which combines history, folklore and social stratum of yesteryear Tulu Nadu, is directed by Anand P Raju, with R Dhanaraj serving as producer under the banner of Prarthana Creations. The film stars Balakrishna Shetty, Shekar Kotian, Vinaya Prasad and Neethu.[1] [2] [3]

The film has won the Indian National Award for Best Feature Film in Tulu at the 54th National Film Awards, and Neethu won the Karnataka State Film Award for Best Supporting Actress in 2007.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Tulu short film to be released on Friday . (Staff Correspondent) . 9 July 2008 . THE HINDU . National - Karnataka . Mangalore.
  2. Web site: Film producer decides to move court . (Staff Correspondent) . 25 July 2007 . THE HINDU . National - Karnataka . Mangalore.
  3. Web site: Now showing: 50th Tulu movie . (Special Correspondent) . 3 May 2014 . THE HINDU . National - Karnataka . Mangalore.
  4. Web site: Three feature films on the cards . (Staff Correspondent) . 19 June 2008 . THE HINDU . National - Karnataka . Mangalore.