Mangaluru: Regional cinema is set for a new bilingual release with Mokeda Singari Untude Vayyari, which is gearing up to hit the screens in both Tulu and Konkani. The film recently held a celebrity screening that received positive responses, raising anticipation among audiences of both language industries.
The film marks a significant milestone for actor and filmmaker Sandeep Malani (Attavar), as it is his 100th film. The project has been presented as an unusual cinematic venture under the concept ‘two titles, one film’, giving the production a distinctive identity while bringing together Tulu and Konkani audiences.
A milestone film for Sandeep Malani
Mokeda Singari Untude Vayyari marks the 100th film associated with Sandeep Malani, making it an important milestone in his career as an actor and filmmaker.
Known for his association with regional cinema, Malani has taken up the project with the intention of offering audiences a film that connects with both Tulu and Konkani-speaking viewers.
The film’s bilingual format is expected to expand its reach across coastal Karnataka and among audiences familiar with the two regional languages.
‘Two titles, one film’ concept
One of the key features of the project is its presentation as ‘two titles, one film’.
The film is being released in Tulu and Konkani, allowing the story to reach audiences in both languages. The approach is expected to generate interest among regional cinema enthusiasts, particularly those who follow films produced in the coastal belt.
Rather than treating the two language versions as separate productions, the makers have positioned the project as a unified film with a dual-language identity.
Tribute to Sridevi
The film also carries a special tribute element dedicated to the late actor Sridevi, described by the makers as the ‘Goddess of Indian Cinema’.
Sridevi remains one of the most celebrated performers in Indian cinema, with a career spanning multiple languages and film industries. The tribute adds an emotional and celebratory dimension to the project, particularly as the film also represents a major career milestone for Malani.
The makers have sought to combine the regional identity of the film with a tribute to an iconic figure whose work transcended linguistic boundaries.
Celebrity screening receives positive response
A celebrity screening of Mokeda Singari Untude Vayyari was held recently. The screening generated positive responses, with the film attracting attention ahead of its theatrical release.
The early response has added to curiosity surrounding the project, particularly among audiences interested in Tulu and Konkani cinema.
With regional-language films increasingly finding audiences beyond their traditional markets, the bilingual approach could also help the film connect with viewers from different parts of the coastal region.
Release date to be announced
The makers have not yet announced the theatrical release date of Mokeda Singari Untude Vayyari. The date is expected to be revealed soon.
The announcement will provide audiences with further details about the film’s theatrical rollout in its Tulu and Konkani versions.
The film’s combination of a bilingual format, a unique ‘two titles, one film’ concept, a tribute to Sridevi and Sandeep Malani’s 100th-film milestone has already created interest ahead of its release.
For Tulu and Konkani cinema audiences, the project represents another attempt to bring regional storytelling to the big screen while celebrating the cultural and cinematic identity of the coastal region.
As the makers prepare for the theatrical release, further details about the release date and screening locations are awaited.