<p>Tulu movie '<em>Pingara</em>' won the national award for Best Tulu film, in the backdrop of the industry completing 50 years. </p>.<p>“I dedicate the award to the Tulu film industry,” declared '<em>Pingara'</em> movie director R Preethan Shetty.</p>.<p>“In the past, ‘<em>Paddayi</em>’, and ‘<em>Madipu</em>’ Tulu movies had won the national awards. ‘<em>Pingara</em>’, produced in Kannada and Tulu, is yet to be released in theatres,” he added. “I had been working for the Kannada film industry for many years. I wanted to contribute something to my mother tongue. I selected an artistic subject and directed ‘<em>Pingara</em>’. This is the first movie that I have directed independently. I had not expected the award. I am happy that the film has been recognised at the national level,” he said.</p>.<p>Actor Sunil Nelligudda, who plays the lead role, said, “It is my luck that I got an opportunity to act in the movie. The character was challenging. I tried to infuse life into the character. I am happy that the movie has received recognition. It is a matter of pride for the Tuluvas.” </p>.<p>‘Pingara’ movie revolves around ‘Daivaradhane’ (spirit worship), beliefs, tradition and the culture around it. It also highlights the atrocities committed against women and discrimination. The movie was produced under DMK Productions.</p>
<p>Tulu movie '<em>Pingara</em>' won the national award for Best Tulu film, in the backdrop of the industry completing 50 years. </p>.<p>“I dedicate the award to the Tulu film industry,” declared '<em>Pingara'</em> movie director R Preethan Shetty.</p>.<p>“In the past, ‘<em>Paddayi</em>’, and ‘<em>Madipu</em>’ Tulu movies had won the national awards. ‘<em>Pingara</em>’, produced in Kannada and Tulu, is yet to be released in theatres,” he added. “I had been working for the Kannada film industry for many years. I wanted to contribute something to my mother tongue. I selected an artistic subject and directed ‘<em>Pingara</em>’. This is the first movie that I have directed independently. I had not expected the award. I am happy that the film has been recognised at the national level,” he said.</p>.<p>Actor Sunil Nelligudda, who plays the lead role, said, “It is my luck that I got an opportunity to act in the movie. The character was challenging. I tried to infuse life into the character. I am happy that the movie has received recognition. It is a matter of pride for the Tuluvas.” </p>.<p>‘Pingara’ movie revolves around ‘Daivaradhane’ (spirit worship), beliefs, tradition and the culture around it. It also highlights the atrocities committed against women and discrimination. The movie was produced under DMK Productions.</p>