Bengaluru: 'Gandhadagudi’, the late Kannada actor Puneeth Rajkumar’s dream movie, was released across Karnataka on Friday after a long wait, much to the delight of Kannadigas.

‘Gandhada Gudi’, a docudrama produced by Puneeth Rajkumar’s PRK Productions and directed by Amoghavarsha J S, was released in 225 theaters across Karnataka, said sources.

The film had a full house opening in many theatres in the state.

A huge cutout of Puneeth Rajkumar was put up on the premises of many theaters.

The docudrama is considered unique as it captures the environmental beauty of Karnataka and projects it on the large screen in a captivating manner.

Many people, including well-known movie actors and sportspersons, who watched the movie, are reported to have posted opinions on social media, appreciating the effort. 

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Beijing (PTI): China, for the first time, has confirmed that it provided on-site technical support to Pakistan during the four-day conflict with India last year, official media reports here said.

China's state broadcaster CCTV on Thursday aired an interview with Zhang Heng, an engineer from the Aviation Industry Corporation of China's (AVIC) Chengdu Aircraft Design and Research Institute, a key developer of China’s advanced fighter aircraft and unmanned aerial vehicle design.

Zhang had provided technical support to Pakistan during the four-day war last May, Hong Kong-based South China Morning Post reported, quoting CCTV.

Pakistan's air force operates a fleet of Chinese-made J-10CE jets, produced by an AVIC subsidiary.

"At the support base, we frequently heard the roar of fighter jets taking off and the constant wail of air-raid sirens. By late morning, in May, the temperature was already approaching 50 degrees Celsius (122 degrees Fahrenheit). It was a real ordeal for us, both mentally and physically,” Zhang said.

What drove his team was the "desire to do an even better job with on site support” and to ensure their equipment could “truly perform at its full combat potential”, Zhang told CCTV.

“That wasn’t just a recognition of the J10CE; it was also a testament to the deep bond we formed through working side by side, day in and day out,” he said.