Bangar Patler
| Bangar Patler | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Dr. Richard Castelino |
| Produced by | Dr. Richard Castelino |
| Starring | Vaman Raj Sudha Rani |
| Cinematography | Sundarnath Suvarna |
| Music by | Ragdev |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Tulu |
Banger Patler (transl. Gold-hearted Patler) is a 1993 Tulu-language romantic drama film directed by Dr. Richard Castelino and starring Vaman Raj in the titular role and Sudha Rani.[1] The film was notably the first Tulu film to be made in Eastman Color and Cinema Scope.[2] It was the first Tulu film to win the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Tulu.[1]
In February 2021, the film was screened at the 13th Bengaluru International Film Festival as a tribute to fifty years of Tulu cinema.[1]
Cast
[edit]Source[3]
- Vaman Raj as Patler
- Sudha Rani
- Kasargod Chinna
- Sarojini Shetty[4]
- Rohidas Kadri
- Sundeep Malani
- V G Pal[5]
Production and release
[edit]This is Richard Castelino's second film after Nyayogad Enna Baduk (1979).[6] Rohidas Kadri played the antagonist.[7] Sundeep Malani made his debut through this film playing the antagonist's son.[8][2] It was shot in and around Mangalore.[2]
A special screening was held for Dr. Rajkumar who appreciated the film and director.[2]
Box office
[edit]The film ran for 105 days in Jyothi Talkies, Mangalore.[3][9] This was a record till the release of Oriyardori Asal (2011).[10]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b c "After 50 years, Tulu cinema needs a new lease of life". The Week. Retrieved 1 May 2022.
- ^ a b c d "BANGAR PATLER – TULU FILM". sandalwoodboxoffice.com. 17 February 2014. Retrieved 7 August 2024 – via WordPress.
- ^ a b "Mangaluru: Sequel of 1993 hit 'Banger Patler' in works". Daijiworld Media. 15 February 2018. Retrieved 7 August 2024.
- ^ "Mangaluru: Sarojini Shetty, Chandrahas Suvarna bag Nataka Academy awards". Daijiworld Media. 11 March 2022. Retrieved 7 August 2024.
- ^ "Mangaluru: Renowned theatre artiste V G Pal passes away at 82". Daijiworld Media. 21 March 2024. Retrieved 7 August 2024.
- ^ "Cannot say that Kannada films lack quality:Nagathihalli". The Times of India. 3 August 2019. Retrieved 7 August 2024.
- ^ "Mangaluru: 'Biscuit Thinle' fame Tulu actor Rohidas Kadri no more". Daijiworld Media. 23 December 2019. Retrieved 7 August 2024.
- ^ "Mangaluru: Coastalwood supports and gives good wishes to Malani's 'Mookavismitha'". Daijiworld Media. 18 May 2019. Retrieved 7 August 2024.
- ^ "Tulu film scripts screening record in Mangalore". The New Indian Express. 16 May 2012. Retrieved 1 May 2022.
- ^ Shenoy, Jaideep (15 September 2011). "Records are meant to be broken and this is one record that augurs well for this regional language film industry that is slowly yet surely finding its feet. When Vijaykumar Kodialbail produced Oriyarodari Asal crossed 105 days at Jyothi Talkies and Big Cinemas, it had bettered the mark of 105-days set by Richard Castelino's 'Bangar Patler' in 1994. The film as on Thursday had clocked 112-days, with Vijaykumar now eying 150-days". The Times of India. Retrieved 7 August 2024.