Yakshadhruva Patla foundation organises decennial celebrations on June 1
Mangaluru: Decennial celebrations of the Yakshadhruva Patla Foundation Trust — National Art Conference — will be held at Adyar Garden on June 1. The Trust's founder president, Patla Satish Shetty, told reporters on Monday that the conference will begin at 9.30am.
"The pontiff of Edneer Mutt Sri Sachidananda Bharati Swami will bless the event. Speaker UT Khader will inaugurate the event, while entrepreneur Shashidhar B Shetty will preside," he added.
Kannada and culture department minister Shivaraj Thangadagi will inaugurate the conference in the presence of the president of Alva's education foundation, M Mohan Alva. Pontiff of Pejawar mutt Sri Vishwaprasanna Tirtha Swami, along with Prakash Shetty, CMD of MRG Group, and cricketer Rohit Sharma will preside over the session at 1pm, he added.
Odiyoor Kshetra's Sri Gurudevananda Swami will be present at the closing ceremony at 5.30pm along with of deputy chief minister DK Shivakumar, and industrialist Kanyana Sadashiva Shetty.
Shetty said that the Yakshadhruva Mahaposhaka award 2025 will be presented to the federation of World Bunts Associations president Aikala Harish Shetty and his wife Chandrika Shetty. The Yakshadhruva Patla Award 2025 will be given to senior Yakshagana Bhagavat and scholar Kuriya Ganapathi Shastri.
There will also be a Yakshagana competition with eight teams of young artists from the Thenku and Badagu region, he added.
Decennial Celebration — Patla Award of Rs 1 lakh honorarium, Yakshadhruva Art Honour with Rs 20,000 cash for 16 senior achievers in various fields including Yakshagana, medical financial assistance, free medical check-up, eye examination, distribution of glasses and medicines, assistance for home construction for disabled artists, Yaksha education plan for 9,500 students of 86 govt schools, accident insurance plan (for Yakshagana, theatre, Kambala, and Daivaradhane artists) and free home construction for 100 artists without plots under the 'Patla Yakshashraya' scheme, he added.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Time of India
2 hours ago
- Time of India
'Ravana Kootam' producer Kannan Ravi donates Rs 5 lakh to late director Vikram Sugumaran's family
Kannan Ravi, the producer of director Vikram Sugumaran 's last released film 'Ravana Kootam', has now presented a cheque for Rs five lakh to the family members of the late director. Filmmaker Vikram Sugumaran, best known for his critically acclaimed directorial debut 'Madha Yaanai Kootam', passed away on Monday in Chennai following a cardiac arrest. He was 47. Sugumaran was on his way back from Madurai after narrating a new script to a producer when he experienced severe chest pain. Though he was rushed to a nearby hospital, doctors were unable to resuscitate him. 04:25 Kamal Haasan Faces Ban in Karnataka Over Kannada Language Row, Minister Demands Apology | Thug Life The Tamil film industry was left in deep shock following the sudden and unexpected demise of director Vikram Sugumaran, known for his distinct voice and storytelling. It is under these circumstances that producer Kannan Ravi, who had produced Vikram Sugumaran's last film 'Raavana Kottam', donated a sum of Rs Five lakhs to the late filmmaker's family as a token of support during this time of irreparable loss. The cheque was handed over to Vikram Sugumaran's mother. The Ravana Kootam team also offered their condolences and expressed solidarity with the grieving family. The cheque was presented in the presence of notable industry figures including actor Shanthanu Bhagyaraj, Amma Creations T. Siva, and FEFSI President Director R.K. Selvamani. Speaking about Vikram Sugumaran's loss, producer Kannan Ravi said, "It's deeply disheartening for us to process the sudden loss of director Vikram Sugumaran. He was a remarkably talented and passionate filmmaker, whose ideas and vision stood out. It's truly unfortunate that the industry has lost him before we could see the full extent of his brilliance. My prayers go out to his family and loved ones. May his soul rest in peace. The Raavana Kottam team will always consider his family as our own." Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
Time of India
3 hours ago
- Time of India
Did Deepika Padukone's Rs 25 crore fee and 10 per cent profit share demand lead to her exit from Sandeep Reddy Vanga's 'Spirit'? Here's what we know
's sudden departure from 's highly anticipated film 'Spirit', starring , sparked a flurry of speculation last month. The buzz began when reports suggested that the actress had demanded an 8-hour workday, a profit-sharing clause, and remuneration to the tune of Rs 20 crore, which was not acceptable to the makers. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now New reports now claim that the issue escalated when Deepika asked for Rs 25 crore and a 10 per cent profit share. Deepika demanded Rs 25 crore and a 10 per cent profit share According to News18, a source close to the production revealed that Deepika's team is struggling to come to terms with her replacement and is conveniently spinning her exit as a 'work-life balance' decision. 'The actor had reportedly demanded Rs 25 crore for approximately 35 days of shoot, along with a 10% profit share, extensive entourage expenses, and even expressed unwillingness to deliver dialogues in Telugu — something the director felt strongly about. To top it off, confidential plot details from Spirit were allegedly leaked, which raised serious concerns among the producers,' the source revealed. Deepika Padukone and Tiger Shroff at Mumbai Airport Deepika's 8 hour workday demand was never an issue The source further added that Deepika's 8-hour workdays were not a sticking point, although it has now gained attention. 'In filmmaking, working hours are fluid and depend on location, lighting, and various technical factors. You could shoot for 2 hours or 8, depending on the scene. What truly matters is flexibility, collaboration, and respect for the craft,' the source added. Refused to deliver dialogue in Telugu The question of dialogue delivery also became a point of contention. Reddy Vanga reportedly places high value on actors delivering their own lines to preserve the emotional integrity of a scene. The insider also criticised the wider narrative being shaped in the media around work-life balance without knowing the facts. They called it unfair, as it fails to understand the repercussions a production or director can face. 'It's about unreasonable demands, lack of adaptability, and unprofessional conduct,' they stated. Triptii Dimri 's entry Following Deepika's unexpected exit, Sandeep announced Triptii Dimri as the new leading lady of Spirit. He also shared a cryptic note on his social media, calling out the integrity of 'feminism' and 'dirty PR games.'
Pink Villa
4 hours ago
- Pink Villa
Top Bollywood Openers Of 2025: Housefull 5 takes the 3rd spot with Rs 22 crore net; Chhaava and Sikandar claim first 2 positions
The Bollywood box office in 2025 has been a mixed bag, with some films putting up record-breaking numbers while the others are struggling. Housefull 5 has taken a good start at the Indian box office of Rs 22 crore and it is on course for a pretty looking Rs 85 crore weekend. Let's dive into the top five Bollywood openers of 2025. The year started with a bang, with Chhaava leading the charge. Starring Vicky Kaushal, Rashmika Mandanna, and Akshaye Khanna, this historical drama smashed records with a whopping Rs 29.50 crore net on its opening day. Released on February 14, the film's gripping tale of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj struck a chord, especially in Maharashtra. It went on to do all time blockbuster level business. Next up is Sikandar, Salman Khan's Eid 2025 action drama. Directed by AR Murugadoss, it raked in an estimated Rs 25 crore net on day one. The movie could not live up to its high-set expectations and crumpled after the holiday season, thus sealing a sorry fate. Housefull 5, led by Akshay Kumar, has now claimed the third spot. The comic caper has opened to Rs 22 crore net. Early advance bookings suggested it might struggle to cross Rs 20 crore, but strong spot bookings pushed it past that mark with ease. The weekend advance bookings are looking strong and it is now to be seen how the movie sustains over the weekdays. Raid 2, starring Ajay Devgn, has dropped to the fourth spot. Released on May 1, this crime thriller opened to Rs 19 crore net. The sequel to the 2018 hit benefited from the May Day holiday on the opening day. However, it held well over the course of the next few weeks to emerge a bonafied hit. Rounding out the top five is Sky Force, with an opening day number of Rs 13.75 crore net. Top 5 Bollywood Opening Days of 2025 (India Net Collections) 1. Chhaava - Rs 29.50 crore 2. Sikandar - Rs 25 crore 3. Housefull 5 - Rs 22 crore 4. Raid 2 - Rs 19 crore 5. Sky Force - Rs 13.75 crore The industry is watching closely, as positive word-of-mouth could push Housefull 5 past Rs 200 crore net in India. Stay tuned to Pinkvilla for more updates on Housefull 5's box office. Housefull 5 plays at a theatre near you, now.
