‘Wild Karnataka’ set for theatrical release on January 17

The

wildlife

film ‘Wild Karnataka’ will hit the big screen on January 17. It marks the first-time ever that an Indian wildlife film will debut in cinemas as a commercial film release. With the voice of renowned conservationist Sir David Attenborough, music from

Grammy Award

winner Ricky Kej, and the spectacular visuals gathered over four years of filming, the film has received stellar reception by select crowds who have seen the film. Praise has also poured in from international quarters who are seeing India in a light that they’ve never seen before.

Speaking ahead of the release, one of the makers of the film,

Amoghavarsha JS

, said, “It has been a journey that has shown us the beauty of our country and we’re privileged to be able to share that with our people. We’re hoping everyone from kids to adults can enjoy the spectacular visuals that India has to offer through 'Wild Karnataka'.”

'Wild Karnataka' is also the first wildlife film ever to be made in blue-chip 4K in India. A team of Indian filmmakers led by Amoghavarsha and Kalyan Varma recorded animal behaviours in the film, that were previously never recorded. From otters chasing tigers to an

Indian leopard

hunt and dancing frogs to drone footage of elephants and tigers it provides an absolute visual spectacle for Indian film viewers that’s also educational in nature.