![]() ![]() "There was dearth of good films in the Konkani film industry when we decided to produce this," he said.Īround 200 artists have acted in the movie, which is shot in state's remote Canacona taluka. Sawant said the film was conceived as an attempt to produce good movies in Konkani industry. That is why we decided to have its theatrical release so that it is seen by all Goans," said the director. "When it was screened at IFFI in 2013, very few Goans could see it. "It's a story about a person who helps in cremations, and politics surrounding the death," he said. Shikerkar said that the movie is a 'black comedy' and a first such experiment in the Konkani film industry. ![]() Produced by Atrey Sawant, the film stars Bharat Anaspure and Swati Rajpoot and Goa's famed actors Rajdeep Naik, Prashanti Talpankar, Prince Jacob and Saiesh Panandikar. The film was India's entry for the Melbourne International Film Festival of India and was also screened at the International Film Festival of India (IFFI)in 2013. Looking at the response, we decided to release it now across Goa on January 30," said film's director Jitendra Shikerkar. "The film received stupendous response during its screening at the international film festivals. Panaji, Jan 16 (PTI): After creating a buzz at the various film festivals, much-acclaimed Konkani film 'Mortoo' is all set for release in Goa on January 30. ![]()
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