Rakesh Prakash, Times News Network
23 Nov, 2006, SMS NEWS to 8888 for latest updates
BANGALORE: Attention greasy palms, former Lok Ayukta Justice N Venkatachala is back in action.
Only this time, he is launching a crusade on the silverscreen, enacting the role he was known for in real life in a forthcoming Kannada movie — Lancha Samrajya (Corrupt empire).
The plot of the movie was conceived a year ago when Venkatachala was making headlines with his raids on corrupt officials.
Directed by Boodhal Krishnamurthy and produced by health department employee Mahadevappa of Tumkur, it is likely to hit the screen either in the second week of December or during Sankranti. About his new assignment, Justice Venkatachala said: "Cinema is one of the powerful mediums to create awareness among people against graft."
Playing the protagonist, is Master Hirannaiah, also known for his theatrical campaign against bribery in the hugely popular Lanchavatara. Hirannaiah plays an aged man fighting the scourge of corruption. It is here that Justice Venkatachala walks in as Lok Ayukta.
"There is a scene where he raids a hospital and pulls up the authorities for fleecing the common man," Krishnamurthy said. Portions of the movie were shot in Lok Ayukta's office in Bangalore. Director Krishnamurthy says, Venkatachala's presence is a 'plus point'.
"He is popular not only in Karnataka, but also across the country. Since this is a message-oriented movie, Justice Venkatachala's words would make a lot of difference," he added.
How did the former Lok Ayukta fare in front of the camera? The director says: "He was at his natural best, all we did was to explain the sequence to him."
But would Justice Venkatachala take to full-time acting? His firm reply: "I am not interested in acting. Post-retirement, I am into alerting people against corruption through other means like giving lectures."
23 Nov, 2006, SMS NEWS to 8888 for latest updates
BANGALORE: Attention greasy palms, former Lok Ayukta Justice N Venkatachala is back in action.
Only this time, he is launching a crusade on the silverscreen, enacting the role he was known for in real life in a forthcoming Kannada movie — Lancha Samrajya (Corrupt empire).
The plot of the movie was conceived a year ago when Venkatachala was making headlines with his raids on corrupt officials.
Directed by Boodhal Krishnamurthy and produced by health department employee Mahadevappa of Tumkur, it is likely to hit the screen either in the second week of December or during Sankranti. About his new assignment, Justice Venkatachala said: "Cinema is one of the powerful mediums to create awareness among people against graft."
Playing the protagonist, is Master Hirannaiah, also known for his theatrical campaign against bribery in the hugely popular Lanchavatara. Hirannaiah plays an aged man fighting the scourge of corruption. It is here that Justice Venkatachala walks in as Lok Ayukta.
"There is a scene where he raids a hospital and pulls up the authorities for fleecing the common man," Krishnamurthy said. Portions of the movie were shot in Lok Ayukta's office in Bangalore. Director Krishnamurthy says, Venkatachala's presence is a 'plus point'.
"He is popular not only in Karnataka, but also across the country. Since this is a message-oriented movie, Justice Venkatachala's words would make a lot of difference," he added.
How did the former Lok Ayukta fare in front of the camera? The director says: "He was at his natural best, all we did was to explain the sequence to him."
But would Justice Venkatachala take to full-time acting? His firm reply: "I am not interested in acting. Post-retirement, I am into alerting people against corruption through other means like giving lectures."
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