Archive · 18 Jul 2026
Animated Musical 'Punyakoti Shatakaruni' Launched in Bengaluru
A new animated musical called 'Punyakoti Shatakaruni' was launched in Bengaluru.
It's based on a famous Kannada folk song and tells the story from a new perspective, focusing on the tiger Shatakaruni.
The project was written by Prof. K.N. Ganeshaiah and directed by Balu Chandrashekar.
It features beautiful music and animation, with voices by well-known artists.
The launch was attended by important people like Sudha Murty and Ramesh Aravind, who praised the project for its creativity and cultural significance.
The animated musical 'Punyakoti Shatakaruni' was launched in Bengaluru.
It is based on a reimagined version of the iconic Kannada folk song Punyakoti.
The project highlights the compassion and sacrifice of Shatakaruni, the tiger.
Written by Prof. K.N. Ganeshaiah and directed by Balu Chandrashekar.
Features music by Ajay Srinivasamurthy and voices by Meghana Haliyal, Chinthan Vikas, Aarav Joshi, and Ramesh Aravind.
- Who
- Sudha Murty, Ramesh Aravind, Prof. K.N. Ganeshaiah, Balu Chandrashekar, Ajay Srinivasamurthy, Meghana Haliyal, Chinthan Vikas, Aarav Joshi, Loftyland, Dini Cine Creations
- What
- Launch of the animated musical visual poem 'Punyakoti Shatakaruni'
- When
- Not specified
- Where
- Dr. Rajkumar Auditorium, A.N. Krishna Rao Community Hall, Yediyur, Jayanagar, Bengaluru
- Why
- To present a reimagined version of the iconic Kannada folk song Punyakoti, highlighting the compassion and sacrifice of Shatakaruni, the tiger.
Cultural Preservation
Innovative Adaptation
Cultural Significance
Cultural Preservation
The project preserves the traditional essence of the Punyakoti song, maintaining its cultural integrity.
Innovative Adaptation
The project reimagines the classic tale with a fresh perspective, highlighting the compassion and sacrifice of Shatakaruni, the tiger.
- Launch Location
- Dr. Rajkumar Auditorium, A.N. Krishna Rao Community Hall, Yediyur, Jayanagar, Bengaluru
- Writer
- Prof. K.N. Ganeshaiah
- Director
- Balu Chandrashekar
- Music Composer
- Ajay Srinivasamurthy
- Voices
- Meghana Haliyal, Chinthan Vikas, Aarav Joshi, Ramesh Aravind
- Producers
- Loftyland and Dini Cine Creations