Away from the usual set of commercial cinema, a revolutionary Kannada film, Swarajya 1942, is all set to bring a historical tale to the silver screen.
Directed by Varun Gangadhar, known for his previous film Hathye meaning Killing, the movie is an adaptation of the well-known Huttama Balaka story from the 4th-grade school textbook. The teaser was recently unveiled, with the entire cast and crew present at the event.
Story of a young boy
Speaking at the teaser launch, director Varun Gangadhar shared his motivation behind the film. "I wanted to bring the story of a young boy from Hubballi who became a freedom fighter during the Quit India Movement in 1942 to a larger audience. This film is an adaptation of a school textbook story, and we hope to eventually screen it for students across Karnataka," he said.
Swarajya 1942 tells the inspiring story of a 14-year-old boy from Hubballi, who was martyred during his participation in the Quit India Movement. The film has been made with the approval and support of the boy’s family, commemorating his passion and sacrifice for India’s freedom. Director Gangadhar also introduced his son to the film industry through this project.
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Swarajya 1942 cast
The film features an ensemble cast, including Master Varun, Yash Raj Karajol, Om Karajol, Adya Karajol, Veena Sundar, Nagesh Maya, Moogu Suresh, Sachin Purohit, and Johnny. The music has been composed by Allen Crasta, with cinematography by Suryakanth and editing by Sanjeev Reddy. Swarajya 1942 is produced by Dr. Pushpavathi and A. Karajola Shakuntala under the banner of VY Cinemas.
The release date of Swarajya 1942 will be announced soon.