New definition to Ramayana by G.V. Iyer

G.V. Iyer one of the most creative brain in the Kannada film world has now stepped in a unique domain of a producing a film `Ramayana' in Sanskrit. There are many telefilms, serials and film on this mythological 'Maha Kavya' where each one tried to project their views and twists. Iyer, now venturing in to making this film `Ramayana' in Sanskrit by giving it a new dimension.

"When Valmiki wrote Ramayan, he himself experienced it, then wrote it. So whatever we do or say, has to come from within us. This film should be contribution to the world by India" he said.

He looks at every instance of this 'maha kavya' from real life scenarios. He compares 'Rakshas' (giant) to decease and 'Astras' (weapons) to medication we do.

Though he himself is the producer of this film, is sure about the budget. According to an estimate, one hour of graphics will cost him around 1.26 crores he said. As he was looking for quality actors who are fluent in Kannada and Sanskrit with a clear pronunciation of 'shlokas' got thousands of applications. Finally, Ramachandra Bhat as Rama, Prabhakar Rao as Laxman, Shilpa Uttappa as Sita and Girish Rao as Vishvamitra are been finalized he added. Planing to go in full swing, Iyer is expecting this film to be ready by end of next year.

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