Ananya Kasaravalli Film Career:
Acting Career:
Ananya began her career as an actress and appeared in notable films such as:
Kaada Beladingalu (2007): A film where she showcased her acting prowess.
Naayi Neralu (2006): Another memorable performance.
She also worked in popular television serials like Guptagamini and Malebillu.
Transition to Filmmaking:
Ananya took a hiatus from acting to pursue filmmaking.
In 2014, she graduated from LV Prasad Film & TV Academy, Chennai, with a masters degree in filmmaking.
She gained experience as an assistant director, working on films like Naayi Neralu and Hasina.
Directorial Debut:
Ananya’s debut directorial feature is Harikatha Prasanga (Chronicles of Hari) (2016).
The film, based on a short story by writer Gopalakrishna Pai, won accolades:
Best Film at the Jaffna International Cinema Festival.
Best Film in the Indian Cinema Competition at the 9th Bengaluru International Film Festival.
Selected for the Busan International Film Festival.
Screened at MOMI New York, South Asian International Festival, and Jio MAMI International Film Festival.
Teaching Role:
Ananya is now an associate professor at her alma mater, LV Prasad Film & TV Academy, where she teaches direction.
Awards:
Kappu Kallina Saitana (Short Film):
Ananya directed the Kannada short film “Kappu Kallina Saitana.”
It won the Best Short Film Award in the students’ category at the Pune International Film Festival.
The film competed against entries from France, Finland, England, Poland, Spain, Russia, and India.
Harikatha Prasanga/Chronicles of Hari (Feature Film):
Ananya’s debut directorial feature, “Harikatha Prasanga,” was based on a short story by writer Gopalakrishna Pai.
Awards and Recognitions:
Best Film in the Indian Cinema Competition at the 9th Bengaluru International Film Festival.
Selected for the Busan International Film Festival (the first Kannada film to achieve this).
Screened at the Museum of Moving Image (MOMI) New York, South Asian International Festival, and Jio MAMI International Film Festival.