Wild Karnataka wins national award in non-feature category

Wild Karnataka, a pure historical past documentary on the State’s wildlife, narrated by Sir David Attenborough, has gained large on the 67th National Film Awards introduced on Monday.

While the movie has bagged the most effective exploration movie (non-feature), Sir Attenborough gained an award for greatest narration.

“We feel this is an award for the State as the film showcases the State’s rich biodiversity and conservation efforts,” mentioned Amoghavarsha J.S., one of many producers of the movie.

Second consecutive yr

Action director Vikram Mor’s work for Avane Srimannarayana has been adjudged the most effective stunt choreography for the yr 2020. This is the second consecutive yr that Mr. Mor bagged the national award for greatest stunt choreography. Last yr, he gained the award for his work in KGF Chapter 1.

“I am pleasantly surprised at winning the national award for a second consecutive year. Though I have been working as a stuntman in the industry from 2003, I started out as an action director only six years ago and to win two national awards is unbelievable,” mentioned Mr. Mor, sharing his pleasure with The Puucho.

Akshi, a movie slated for launch in the approaching months, has been adjudged the most effective Kannada movie. “The film is about eye donation. The film’s release was stalled last year due to the lockdown and we are preparing for a release very soon. The award has boosted our confidence,” mentioned V. Srinivas, one of many producers and the music director of the movie.

Tulu movie, e-book

Meanwhile, Pingara, the Tulu movie that gained the NETPAC International Jury award at Bengaluru International Film Festival – 2020, that portrays caste prejudices, was adjudged the most effective Tulu movie.

Filmmaker P.R. Ramdas Naidu discovered a particular point out by the jury for his e-book Kannada Cinema: Jagathika Cinema Vikasa-Prerane Prabhava.