Mangaluru, 13 Feb 2016: Konkani Films are not made often and have the general notion of being technically backward as compared to films in other languages. To put all these notions to rest, the first posters of the first mega budget Konkani movie – ‘Ek Aslyar Ek Na,’ which promises to be rich in production, technicality and acting have just been released to the public. This movie, which was filmed in and around Mangalore in 30 days, is currently in the post-production stage.
The Producer of this film is the veteran film maker Frank Fernandes Thottam, Proprietor of Ferns Movie International, who has the record of producing movies in 3 languages in the Karnataka Cinema Industry. He is of the opinion that this film will show a new direction to the Konkani Film Industry. Along with excellent direction, an experienced technical team, interesting story and top notch acting from the best Konkani actors of today, Frank Fernandes guarantees that ‘Ek Aslyar Ek Na’ is going to be a great film to look out for. Frank Fernandes, who is occupied with his Business, Tulu-Kannada Cinema, Social Service for the cause of community and culture, has given special attention to the making of the movie ‘Ek Aslyar Ek Na’’ and has played the character of a Police Inspector in this movie. In his opinion, a movie should give top quality and maximum entertainment to the general public and this is what he has tried to achieve in this movie.
Director Pradeep Barboza Paladka has successfully completed filming this movie within the stipulated time and has promised that this film will be ready for viewing as per the dates planned for release. Producer Frank Fernandes has given all the necessary support whole-heartedly to the team and has left no stone unturned to ensure top quality delivered to the public at every stage of production and completion of the movie. The technical team has contributed immensely to this film by giving its lifelong experience and has ensured a movie that will remain forever in the hearts of Konkani lovers.
Pradeep Barboza plays the main character in this movie along with directing the movie, writing the storyline and dialogues for the movie. Famous Television presenter and singer, Priya Menezes Hospet, Deepak Paladka of ‘Nirel’ movie fame, Alphonse Moodubelle, Memori trio Melvyn, Richard and Jerome, Allwyn Danthi Pernal of ‘Ami dogi Sezara’ a daijiworld TV show, Prathap Hospet, John D’Silva Goa who has acted in super hit movies like ‘Home Sweet Home’ and ‘Nachum-ia Kumpasar,’ Lavna Gomes, Claud D’Lima, Andrew D’Souza, Lucy Aranha Kuwait, Rons London, Gladys Menezes Hospet, Joseph Mathias, Arun, Allwyn Andrade, Clare Rodrigues, Melreena Hospet, Avith Barboza, Shaan Mangalore and Godwin Castelino Karkal have played significant roles in this movie.
The cinematography of this movie has been done by ace cinematographer D Shashikumar, who has massive experience in the field of Bollywood, Tollywood and Sandalwood movies. The music of 5 songs in this movie has been rendered by Vanil Veigas, who is an integral team member of Grammy Award winner Ricky Kej’s band and the music promises to be rich in quality and composition. Lyrics for the songs have been composed by Wilson Kateel, who has the name of being a ‘sensational poet’ in the Konkani world. Production Supervisor Alphons Moodubelle and Production Co-ordinator Rajesh Kudla have rendered their services in the respective fields. Stunt Direction has been done by Mass Maada and the dances have been choreographed by Akul, Girish and Rajesh Brahmavar. Deepak Paladka takes care of all the Marketing Activities of the movie.
Kishore Moodbidri, who has worked as Assistant Director in Kannada serials and Tulu Films like Chaali Polilu, Chandkori and many others, has rendered his expertise as Assistant Director of this movie along with the energetic, able and well known Youth Konkani writer Stany Bela, who is trained in Cinema Direction from Calicut-based Pro-Vision and has also rendered his service as Assistant Director of this movie.