Ramana Savari: Award-winning Kannada film now available on THIS OTT platform

An award-winning Kannada film, Ramana Savari, is making a way for its digital release. The film is now available on OTT. This K Shivarudraiah-directed film received the Karnataka State Film Award for Second Best Film and the Karnataka State Film Award for Best Child Actor in 2018 (Male).

The family drama features a superb ensemble, led by Rajesh Nataranga, Sonu Gowda, Sudha Belawadi, and Master Aaron. Bharghavi Narayan, Sringeri Ramanna, and Gunduraj Murali also appear in supporting roles. It is based on K Sadashiva's famed Kannada short story, titled 'Ramana Savari Santhege Hodaddu.'

While speaking to the media, according to Times of India, the lead actor Rajesh Nataranga discussed the film and said how there was a lot of pressure because they were making an adaptation of a very famous story and there were expectations from the audience. However, the actor said it was a wonderful experience with the cast and how he was blown away by everyone's performances. He is now glad and delighted that the film will reach a wider audience through the OTT platform.

His co-star Sonu Gowda told the daily that the film is a ‘stepping stone’ in his career and that he learned a lot on the sets of the film. “I am grateful to K Shivarudraiah sir for believing in me to portray such a complicated role. I really hope that the film receives a lot of love from viewers,” he added. The other cast members too expressed their happiness and excitement for the film’s digital release on Voot Select.

The film is set against the rustic setting of a rural community. Ramana Savari chronicles the story of a little child, Rama, who lives with his adoring mother and maternal grandparents, apart from his estranged father. The crux of the story is how Rama unites his separated parents after meeting his father for the first time at a fair.

The film is now available for streaming on Voot Select.