This film ‘Janarinda Naanu Mele Bande’ (a song line of Dr Rajakumar film ‘Shabdavedi) is inspired by an incident that took place in Chennai four years ago. A few happenings that the director Navilugari Naveen witnessed in Mangaluru, the director has developed the film’s story, screenplay and dialogues. He has also penned the lyrics for two songs, while incorporating certain commercial elements into the narrative.
The film is based on dance and revolves around a boy who struggles to become a dancer while living in a slum. He gives up his education and considers dance to be his entire world. The other character is an educated student who also dreams of making a career in dance. At one point, the two meet and realize that they share the same goal.
How will they receive encouragement and support from the people? Will they achieve their dreams and become successful as they aspire to? These developments are presented with suspense and humor. A Story about dance inspired by real-life incidents it is also about a young man who achieves success with people support.
Veteran director Sunil Kumar Singh released the trailer of ‘Janarinda Naanu Mele Bande’ and wished the team success. ‘Gaja’ film producer Suresh Gowda was also present on the occasion.
B. Hemavathi of Nettigere Bolara village is investing in the film under the banner of Manjunath Cinemas. Navilugari Naveen is directing the film, which marks his fourth directorial venture. He has also acted in a small role.
Gandharvaraj Shankar plays the lead role. Aapti Patwardhan, who hails from Mangaluru, and Krithika Diwakar from Mysuru play the female leads. Veteran artistes Vinod Raj and Abhijith appear in special roles. Others in the cast include Shailaja Dwarakish (the second wife of veteran actor Dwarakish) and Shivakumar Aradhya, among others.
Pranav Satish has composed the music, while T.R. Gautham is in charge of cinematography and editing. The lyrics are by Prithviraj Sanki and Bhuvan M.S., and Chamaraj Master has choreographed the dance sequences.
The film has been shot in Bengaluru and Melukote. The movie is scheduled to hit the screens in the second week of November.
