Screening of Kodava film 'Usar' from today

The 19th Kodava film Usar will be screened at Sri Ramamandira in Napoklu from Monday.

The story of the film is based on the lives of youth affected by the drug menace and their family members. The film aims to create awareness in society.

Usar has been produced by Pasura Ramya Nanaiah and directed by Pratish Poovaiah and Acheyada Gagan Ganapathy.

The premiere show of the film was recently held at Mukkole resort in Hoddur village and was attended by dignitaries.

Napoklu Kodava Samaja president Appachettolanda Manu Muttappa inaugurated the premiere.

Speaking on the occasion, he said that it is a great job to produce a film in the Kodava language.

Producer Ramya Nanaiah, directors Pratish and Gagan are to be congratulated, he said.

Director Baleyada Pratish Poovaiah said that the team decided to produce films after the success of short films. There is a good message in the film Usar.

Kodagu Press Club president Ajjamada Ramesh Kuttappa, Virajpet Kodava Samaja president Vanchira Vittal Nanaiah, Kodagu District Central Cooperative Bank president Ketolira Harish Poovaiah, Madikeri APMC former president Shivachaliyanda Ambi Cariappa and others were present.