Short in height Somanath turns Film director

The short build personalities are extra intelligent. For short build height persons there is also one more saying in Kannada – ‘Kallaranna Nambudru Kullaranna Namba Baradhu’ – even if you believe a thief it is OK it is difficult to believe the short height person.

But this ‘Kulla’ Somanath is an exception. He lived with ideals in life and his height of 4 feet and 2 inches in 37 years of age was not much worrying factor for him. He made debut as actor in 2002 and so far seen in comedy roles. He is now geared up as a director of a Kannada film ‘Sadhakaru’. His 5 feet 9 inches younger brother Amaranath is the main hero of the film. It the saga of four youths who are working as slaves in the quarrying factory.
‘Sadhakaru’ Kannada cinema went on the floor on Wednesday at Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy temple in Balaepet.  Producer of the film is KS Suresh. Chalanachitra Academy Chairperson Tara sounded the clap board while Dinesh Gundu Rao MLA switched on the camera. Councilor Shivakumar was also present.

Somanath was identified for films by producer Shilpa Srinivas for ‘Romeo Juliet’ Kannada cinema and Somanath acted in ‘Heart Beats’ as his next film. Valmiki, Aadhi, Beladingalagi Baa continued his career. He has acted in nearly 20 films so far. He considers director MS Ramesh as his mentor. It is from my Guru MS Ramesh I learnt the basics of direction thanks Somanath.

Four youths in this ‘Sadhakaru’ raise their voice against slavery. Gauri Venkatehs is cameraman and Kiran Bhat scores the music for the lyrics of Sumathi Jayaram. Young Pawan is the dialogue writer.

Amaranath, Somanath, Kotresh Harshavardhana, Mohan Juneja, Dharma, Honnavalli Krishna, Mimicry Rajagopal and others are in the cast.