Ondhu muthina kathe (First indian movie to be short under water
The movie is still remembered for its brilliant story and its technical superiority. It is said to be the first Indian movie to be shot underwater. This film is also notable for the underwater fighting scene between Dr.Rajkumar and an octopus.
For Ondu Muttina Kathe, Shankar Nag went to Canada for camera, used German cameraman, got Octopus from London & shot underwater in Maldives!
Ondu Muttina Kathe, was the first Indian movie to be shot under water in Maldives, in the year 1987. The movie, directed by Shankar Nag, had Rajkumar and Archana in the lead roles. Rajkumar fought with an octopus in underwater in the movie.
Loosely based on John Steinbeck's book 'The Pearl', though a box office flop, the movie is still remembered for its brilliant story and its technical superiority. It is said to be the first Indian movie to be shot underwater.
Riding on high expectations,Ondu Muttina Kathereceived mixed response upon release, however, ended up doubling its investment. The film's budget was₹23 Lakh and collected a share of ₹54 Lakh at the box office. That was the lowest share for aDr Rajmovie in the 80's. However, the movie still ended up making ₹30 Lakh profit. Overthe following years, Ondu Muttina Kathe has achieved cult status and is considered as one of the most technically advanced films of the 80's era ofIndian cinema.
For Ondu Muttina Kathe, Shankar Nag went to Canada for camera, used German cameraman, got Octopus from London & shot underwater in Maldives!
Ondu Muttina Kathe, was the first Indian movie to be shot under water in Maldives, in the year 1987. The movie, directed by Shankar Nag, had Rajkumar and Archana in the lead roles. Rajkumar fought with an octopus in underwater in the movie.
Loosely based on John Steinbeck's book 'The Pearl', though a box office flop, the movie is still remembered for its brilliant story and its technical superiority. It is said to be the first Indian movie to be shot underwater.
Riding on high expectations,Ondu Muttina Kathereceived mixed response upon release, however, ended up doubling its investment. The film's budget was₹23 Lakh and collected a share of ₹54 Lakh at the box office. That was the lowest share for aDr Rajmovie in the 80's. However, the movie still ended up making ₹30 Lakh profit. Overthe following years, Ondu Muttina Kathe has achieved cult status and is considered as one of the most technically advanced films of the 80's era ofIndian cinema.
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