<p>‘Nadapeda Asha,’ a Kodava film directed by Kottukattira Prakash Cariappa, based on a novel by Nagesh Kaluru, has been selected to be screened at the 27th Kolkata international film festival, scheduled from January 7 to 14. </p>.<p>The film was produced under the banner of VK3 Pictures. Films in three languages - Kodava, Tulu and Konkani - have been selected from the state.</p>.<p>‘Nadapeda Asha’ will be screened at Rabindra Sadan Theatre in Kolkata on January 11, Prakash told reporters here on Tuesday.</p>.<p>He said ‘Nadapeda Asha’ is the fifth among his 12 films to be selected for screening in international film festivals.</p>.<p>The story of the film is about a brave woman who serves society. The film features the culture and living of Kodagu. He said that the opportunity given to the film is a form of encouragement for him to direct more such films. Prakash said ‘Nadapeda Asha’ has seen 123 successful screenings. </p>.<p>Addanda Anitha Cariappa has performed the lead role of an Anganwadi worker. People from other languages too have watched and appreciated the film, the director said. </p>.<p><strong>Watch the latest DH Videos here:</strong></p>
<p>‘Nadapeda Asha,’ a Kodava film directed by Kottukattira Prakash Cariappa, based on a novel by Nagesh Kaluru, has been selected to be screened at the 27th Kolkata international film festival, scheduled from January 7 to 14. </p>.<p>The film was produced under the banner of VK3 Pictures. Films in three languages - Kodava, Tulu and Konkani - have been selected from the state.</p>.<p>‘Nadapeda Asha’ will be screened at Rabindra Sadan Theatre in Kolkata on January 11, Prakash told reporters here on Tuesday.</p>.<p>He said ‘Nadapeda Asha’ is the fifth among his 12 films to be selected for screening in international film festivals.</p>.<p>The story of the film is about a brave woman who serves society. The film features the culture and living of Kodagu. He said that the opportunity given to the film is a form of encouragement for him to direct more such films. Prakash said ‘Nadapeda Asha’ has seen 123 successful screenings. </p>.<p>Addanda Anitha Cariappa has performed the lead role of an Anganwadi worker. People from other languages too have watched and appreciated the film, the director said. </p>.<p><strong>Watch the latest DH Videos here:</strong></p>