Udupi :  The Muhurtham of the Kannada film ‘ Mahanadi’  produced by Gerry Vincent Dias, under the banner of Udupi based JJ Productions, was performed  at the Sheshashayana Auditorium of Hotel Kidiyoor in Udupi  on May 13, Sunday.

Blessing the occasion, Sri Lakshmivara Theertha Swamiji of Shiroor Mutt, said  movies through their strong and effective messages should bring about a change for the better in the society. He also wished success for the new movie.

Fr Godfrey Saldanha, Parish Priest of St Joseph the Worker’s Parish, Merlapadavu, blessed the occasion.
HS Ballal, Vice Chancellor of Manipal University, UR Sabhapathi, former MLA, Gerry Vincent Dias, producer of the film, Dilip Raj, Sanjana, hero and heroine respectively, AM Neil, music director, Purushottam ADve, choreographer and others were present.

The film would be shot at different locations in Udupi district as well as at Murdeshwar, Kasargod and Mumbai.