A new team is captivating the Kannada film industry with fresh content. The latest addition to this lineup is the movie “Avanirabekittu.”
After the hit song “Andakalittle… Indakalittle,” the film’s “Oho… Hridaya” song has now been released. Sung by Arfaz Ullal and Anuradha Bhat, the song features Bharat and Soumya John. The music is composed by Loki Tapasya, while Ashok Samrat directed the film. Murali BT has funded the project.
Speaking at the song launch, director Ashok Samrat shared that this is his debut directorial venture, supported by his childhood friend Murali, who invested in the film. He revealed that the song “Oho… Hridaya” was practiced for one and a half months before filming. The song was shot in Rajasthan, Ladakh, and Kerala under the lens of cinematographer Prithvi Maluru.
Anuradha Bhat and Arfaz Ullal have lent their voices to the song, with lyrics penned by Arun. The song has received positive responses. The film’s cinematography was handled by childhood friend Devaraj Poojari. The cast includes Lakshmi Devamma, Prashanth Siddi, Manjunath, and Kiran Hegde, all newcomers. The film is set to release in April.
The film revolves around identity and the “Oho… Hridaya” song was shot in Rajasthan, Ladakh, and Kerala over five days. The story and screenplay are expected to captivate the audience. Only one song is left to be shot, and after the trailer release, the third song will be launched.
Producer Murali BT mentioned that he and director Ashok were friends during their degree days. He expressed satisfaction with the film’s outcome, highlighting the dedication of the lead pair who shot the film in freezing temperatures without exposing themselves unnecessarily.
Lead actor Bharat stated that this is his debut as a full-fledged hero. The song “Andakalittle… Indakalittle” has already crossed one million views, and now “Oho… Hridaya” is also expected to be loved by the audience.
Actress Soumya shared that she was selected for the role through an audition and was eager to play a challenging character. She expressed her dedication to the film and hoped for audience support.
Music director Loki Tapasya praised the song’s beautiful visuals and mentioned that the phrase “Andakalittle” is an old Kannada term, not Tamil, as some might think.
Cinematographer Prithvi Maluru stated that he worked as a focus puller on the film but got the chance to shoot the song due to Devaraj Poojari’s busy schedule. He credited director Ashok for the song’s visual appeal.
Cinematographer Devaraj Poojari revealed that director Ashok encouraged him to take on the role. He accepted the project as he was familiar with the story.
Lyricist Arun Prasad mentioned that he and Loki Tapasya come from the school of Hamsalekha. He spent sleepless nights crafting the lyrics.
Actor Manjunath, who plays a small role, said he was happy to be part of the film. He praised the producer for enjoying the content from start to finish and hoped for more films in the future. He plays a police officer in the movie.
