The film
GodMode Studioz presents Masanada Mantapa, an original Kannada music docu-film. A story told through silence, shadow and song.
Some stories are better seen and heard than explained. This is one of them. We followed it from the quiet of the chowki, where faces are painted, crowns are lifted and gejje are tied, to the fire and thunder of the rangasthala.
A mother and her son
At the heart of it is a mother and her son. To the world, Mahishasura is a demon. To his mother, he is only ever her child.
We built the song around that feeling, using real footage from live performances, sound that pulls you into the Aata, and a lot of late nights we wouldn’t trade for anything.
We’ve put a lot of ourselves into this one. We hope it takes you back to a front-row mat.
The response
Still counting
Across the announcement posts, the release, the reels and the full docu-film on YouTube.
Appreciation from the industry
The acknowledgement from the industry has meant a great deal to all of us. We are grateful to everyone who took the time to watch it and share a few words.
ಮಮತೆಯ ಮಡಿಲಲಿ ಸಲುಹಿದ ಸಾಲುಗಳು ❤️ A beautiful celebration of our roots, culture and art! A wonderful effort bringing together the rich traditions of Yakshagana, Kundapura and Mangaluru, along with the spirit of our local art, music and culture.
Rishab ShettyView the post on XStunning visuals, soulful music and beautiful storytelling. Every frame beautifully captures the traditions, emotions and culture of Tulunad. For us, art is not just a talent, it is a part of who we are and something we carry with pride.
Shodhan Shetty@iamshodhanshettyDevi Mahatme is my whole childhood. Staying up all night, admiring every character even before I understood the story. This song and concept was a literal refresh button for my soul. Pure nostalgia!
Niriksha Shetty@nirikshaaashetty09Visual poetry. Sakkathag idhe! Feels like a grandmother narrating a story visually. Last shot, super ishta aythu.
Nagarjun Sharma@nagarjun_sharmaFantastic work by the team, bringing our coastal traditions and cultures to life through this new work.
Amogha Varsha@amoghavarshaBeautifully captured. Loved it!
Anirudh Mahesh@anirudh.maheshVery good presentation.
Best wishes, team!
Love from the audience
Absolutely beautiful! The soul of our land captured through stunning visuals and soulful music. May the team grow to greater heights. Daiva deverna ashirvada.
Kudos to the team. Very well shot, I absolutely loved every bit of it. Particularly the grandma and kid composition, the movement when the paper assembled, the Dutch angles, the night grade and the use of practical lights. My favourite shot is the last shot.
Being a South Canara girl, this feels so special! Loved how beautifully you’ve portrayed our Yakshagana and our culture. So happy to see our roots being celebrated like this.
I happened to see the Yakshagana reels in the morning itself. Then when I watched the full video on YouTube, my heart was filled. It reminded me again how beautiful our festivals, culture and rituals are.
Masanada Mantapa full video nodiruve, tumbaaa chandaaa untu visually. So appealing to watch, estu chanda emotions capture agide, beautifully presented. Adhbutha sahithya, athyadhbutha chayagrahana… visual treat to watch.
I watched this on YouTube too. The visuals, presentation and overall effort were amazing. Your work deserves more appreciation.
Can be a preamble for a movie. Try writing a story line parallel to the narrative. Possible. I could see it.
Crazy work, I’m crying.
Beautiful videos. Loved it. Love from Dubai.