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SHANTALA: The Movie
A Story of Women Empowerment
The twin temples of Belur and Halebidu, built around 1117 CE, are Indian national treasures, recognized and celebrated by UNESCO as world heritage sites. These remarkable temples serve as living showcases of our rich artistic and cultural heritage, brought to life through the intricate and masterful sculptures created by the renowned artist Jakkanna. Adorning the temple exteriors, these sculptures depict Madanikas in various dance forms, their beauty and craftsmanship so exceptional that they continue to inspire modern temple jewelry designs.
Based on a true incident that occurred in a tribal Thanda(village) located near the Halebidu temple, the movie "Shantala," produced by IndoAmerican Arts under the supervision of Sri KS Rama Rao of Creative Commercials, takes audiences on an uplifting life journey of a young tribal girl. Shantala, despite her humble beginnings, harbored dreams and aspirations of reaching great heights. Her source of motivation was none other than the Halebidu temple, and she etched her name in history as a remarkable dancer. However, her path was anything but smooth, as the adverse social conditions with an oppressive regime of her time presented her with seemingly insurmountable challenges. The core of the story revolves around how Shantala confronts these obstacles and achieves her dreams, making her journey relatable to every woman of the present generation.
"Shantala," the film, is both written and directed by SeshuBabu P., who has previously lent his expertise to co-directing Trivikram's well-known films such as "Athadu," "Jalsa," and "Khaleja.". Produced by Dr.Irrinki Suresh, impactful dialogues are penned by Burra Sai Madhav, while R.RameshBabu's lens beautifully captures the emotional and inspirational drama. Vishal Chandrashekhar's music, following the success of "Sitaramam," adds a captivating layer to each scene with its masterful background score and instant chartbusters. Sasank V. edited the film.
- Shantala is brought to life by Family man’s Ashlesha Takur and is ably supported
- by Nihal Kodhaty, Veena Nair, Phalguni, Rekha, Chakrapani, SivaParvathi and others.
- The Antagonist is yesteryear’s hero Vinod Kumar. Smt.Manju Bharghavi plays a crucial role.
Scheduled for release in theatres on Dec 15, 2023 "Shantala" will be available in Telugu, Kannada, Tamil, Malayalam, Hindi, and Marathi. This soul-stirring film promises to offer viewers an immersive experience into the resilience and determination of the female protagonist, Shantala. The makers eagerly seek your support and well-wishes to make this empowering tale a grand success.
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Directed by: Peddireddy Seshu Babu
Written by: Sai Madhav Burra · Satya Irrinki
Music by: Vishal Chandrashekhar