Mangaluru: Subsidy for regional films to be increased, says Minister U T Khader
CATCA on completion of 100 films in Tulu
Mangaluru, Jan 27: The Karnataka government is considering increasing the subsidy for regional films and setting up a Tulu film institute, state Minister for Urban Development and Housing U T Khader said Sunday.
The plan on the subsidy and institute follows the contributions made by the Tulu film industry in the last five decades, the Minister said.
He said this while speaking at the inaugural function of the celebration organised at the Nehru Maidan here by the Coastalwood Artistes and Technicians Cultural Association (CATCA) on completion of 100 films in Tulu.
The Coastalwood directors and producers should put together their demands, if any, and present them to the government, he said.
The government was ready to take steps to encourage the film industry in the coastal region. The industry has grown over the years after the first film in the language came out in 1971, he said.
The films had been successful in presenting the social and cultural traditions of the region.
Earlier, founder of Karavali group of institutions S Ganesh Rao formally inaugurated the celebration.
He said Tulu film-makers should be prepared to meet new challenges and take more number of quality films to the audience as production of 100 movies in the language had been completed.
The first Tulu film was 'Enna Tangadi' produced and directed by R Rajan in February 1971 and the latest was 'Karne' directed by Sakshath and starring Arjun Kapikad.
Karne was released in November last.
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Christmas decorations vandalised by VHP activists at school in Nalbari; Tension in area
Nalbari: Tension prevailed in the Panigaon area of Nalbari district on December 24 after members of the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) and Bajrang Dal allegedly entered the premises of St Mary’s School and vandalised materials prepared for Christmas celebrations.
According to local sources, activists of the VHP and Bajrang Dal entered the school campus ahead of Christmas and raised slogans inside the premises. It is alleged that Christmas-related decorations and materials kept within the school compound were damaged and set on fire.
Eyewitnesses said that members of the Bajrang Dal were the first to enter the campus, during which they allegedly raised slogans such as “Jai Shri Ram,” “Jai Hindu Rashtra,” and “Bharat Mata Ki Jai,” and burnt items prepared for Christmas celebrations. The incident created panic among local residents and led to concerns over law and order in the area. No injuries have been reported so far.
The incident comes amid reports of similar acts in Nalbari town in recent days, where Christmas decorations displayed at several commercial establishments were allegedly set on fire.
Reacting to the incident, fact-checker Mohammed Zubair said on social media that VHP and Bajrang Dal activists entered St Mary’s School on Christmas Eve, raised slogans and destroyed Christmas decorations. His post drew attention to the incident and sparked wider discussion online.
Police have not yet issued an official statement on the incident. Further details are awaited.
On Christmas Eve, Vishva Hindu Parishad and Bajrang Dal goons entered St. Mary’s School in Panigaon, Nalbari, chanting slogans like “Jai Shri Ram” and “Jai Hindu Rashtra.” They destroyed and set fire to all Christmas decorations prepared at the school. pic.twitter.com/LQHV7FWUvz
— Mohammed Zubair (@zoo_bear) December 24, 2025
