The team of Kannada film Karale, which created a buzz with its intriguing title and poster, has gifted iPhones to lucky winners who correctly guessed the meaning of the film’s name. Renowned Kannada actor with a golden voice, Vasishta Simha, conducted the lucky draw to select the winners.
Directed by Aviram Kanthirava, known for films like Kaliveera and Kannada Deshadol, Karale is based on a true incident. Most of the shooting has already been completed, and the film is now in its final stages of post-production.
As part of the film’s promotions, a contest was held inviting people to guess the meaning of the title “Karale.” Winners were awarded iPhones in a grand event and press meet held at S.R.V. Theater in Bengaluru. Appu Daddi and Nanja Raj, who proudly call themselves “Hemmeya Kannadiga” (Proud Kannadigas), were announced as the lucky winners, and both will be receiving gifts from the film team.
Speaking at the event, Vasishta Simha said, “For a film to reach audiences, producers need financial strength and the drive to make more films, which come from a certain kind of victory—be it commercial success or critical acclaim. True success is when both money and recognition come together. Such victories can change the path of the film industry. For the past two and a half years, Kannada cinema has been lacking such wins, but now newcomers are delivering big successes. Commercial hits like these encourage producers to make more innovative films. I wish the Karale team all the best and hope for everyone’s support.”
Director Aviram Kanthirava, producer Palaksha, child artiste Shriya, and music director Raghavendra V. shared details about the film.
Produced in association with Raagadani Creations, Karale is a women-centric film that addresses real social issues, blending emotional, raw, and heart-touching scenes. One of its unique aspects is that it was shot in locations never before captured on camera.
The story of Karale draws parallels between India and China, which is why director Aviram Kanthirava is preparing to release the film in both Kannada and Chinese languages. Due to similarities in events between the two countries, the project holds the distinction of being the first Indian film to be produced in both Kannada and Chinese for release in China.