Anticipation surges for Satish Ninasam’s ‘The Rise of Ashoka’, a Kannada magnum opus rooted in 1970s borderland rebellion where a youth confronts societal dogma between Karnataka and Tamil Nadu.
At a Chennai presser, Ninasam peeled back the curtain: 1,000 artists, 138-day marathon production. ‘Immense talent pool, grand designs, precise vision distinguish it,’ he shared passionately.
The saga tracks an aspirant’s government job pursuit amid tradition’s grip, evolving into a communal renaissance tale. ‘It champions group progress over solo strife,’ he articulated.
Era recreation demanded ingenuity against modern intrusions, yielding genuine mud dwellings, primitive lanes, serene routines. Holistic character development ensures depth in every portrayal.
1,400 CGI shots, perfected in six months, deliver breathtaking realism—blooming meadows, absent obtrusions. ‘It fools the eye completely,’ Ninasam grinned.
Sapthami Gowda of ‘Kantara’ fame co-leads. This film’s ambitious scope heralds a new era for Kannada cinema.