Mangaluru: The lyrical video of Thelikeda Rang, a song from the upcoming Tulu film Bana, has been released on YouTube, offering music lovers a glimpse into the film’s musical world.
The song features the voice of singer Nishan Rai and has been composed and arranged by Jaya Karthi. The lyrics have been penned by Razak Puttur. Bana is written and directed by Nithin Rai Kukkuvalli and produced by Manohar Rai Vaipala.
Tulu-Kannada song features a blend of musical styles
Thelikeda Rang is presented in Tulu and Kannada, with Razak Puttur writing the lyrics. Jaya Karthi has handled the composition, programming and arrangement, while Nishan Rai has lent his voice to the track.
The instrumental arrangements feature contributions from several musicians. Sreerag Radhakrishnan has played the flute, Mani K Suresh has handled Indian percussion and Kiran has played the guitar.
Additional vocals for the song have been rendered by Megha Kotyan, Madhushree, Sakshi and Sathwica, adding further layers to the musical arrangement.
The audio recording was completed at Saptak Studio in Mangaluru, while music production was carried out at Sun Matrix Audio Lab, Mangaluru. The song has been released under the Lahari Music label.
‘Bana’ brings together a regional film team
Bana is being helmed by Nithin Rai Kukkuvalli, who has written and directed the film. Manohar Rai Vaipala is the producer.
Arun Rai Puttur is the cinematographer, while Jaya Karthi has composed the music and original score. Naveen Nerolthadi is the editor and Razak Puttur has written the dialogue and screenplay.
The film’s technical team brings together professionals from different aspects of filmmaking, including cinematography, editing, music, art, visual effects and sound.
Strong technical team behind the film
Yatheesh Bettampady and Ganesh Keyyuru form the art department, while Shamanth Poojary from Mumbai has handled the visual effects.
Guruprasad Belthangady of Gendali Studios is the colourist, and Anoop Whaiteland has handled sound design and surround mixing.
Keerthan Shetty Sullia is the associate director and is also part of the assistant direction team. Raj Team RDC has handled choreography, while Ram Neerkal is the makeup artist and Chidanda Kadaba has worked as the dubbing engineer.
The production team has brought together professionals from across coastal Karnataka and beyond, reflecting the growing technical ecosystem supporting Tulu cinema.
‘Thelikeda Rang’ adds to buzz around ‘Bana’
The release of Thelikeda Rang gives audiences an early look at the musical identity of Bana. With a Tulu-Kannada lyrical composition, multiple vocalists and a combination of traditional Indian percussion and contemporary instrumental arrangements, the song is expected to connect with audiences familiar with the regional language and culture.
The release also highlights the continued efforts of Tulu filmmakers to create professionally produced content while retaining the linguistic and cultural character of the region.
With its music, screenplay, visual effects and technical departments being handled by a dedicated team, Bana is now generating interest among followers of Tulu cinema ahead of its release.