Bangar Patler


Banger Patler is a 1993 Indian Tulu-language romantic drama film directed by Dr. Richard Castelino and starring Vaman Raj in the titular role and Sudha Rani. The film was notably the first Tulu film to be made in Eastman Color and Cinema Scope. It was the first Tulu film to win the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Tulu.
In February 2021, the film was screened at the 13th Bengaluru International Film Festival as a tribute to fifty years of Tulu cinema.

Cast

Source

Production and release

This is Richard Castelino's second film after Nyayogad Enna Baduk. Rohidas Kadri played the antagonist. Sundeep Malani made his debut through this film playing the antagonist's son. It was shot in and around Mangalore.
A special screening was held for Dr. Rajkumar who appreciated the film and director.

Box office

The film ran for 105 days in Jyothi Talkies, Mangalore. This was a record till the release of Oriyardori Asal.