Bangalore: Kannada movie producer Madan Patel is trying to cash in controversy, life and romps of Swami Nityananda.
Patel on Thursday announced he'd direct `Sathyananda', a movie on Nityananda's alleged sex scandal involving Tamil actress Ranjitha. It's based on the widely-viewed YouTube clips, the 430-page chargesheet filed by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) and accounts of victims and witnesses, he said.
"A former devotee, whose identity is being kept secret to protect him, is writing the script and will be able to give an insider's view of the entire episode," Madan said.
The production unit will, however, provide the writer's name and other details to the Karnataka Film Chamber of Commerce (KFCC), he added.
Ranjitha to act?
The film-maker is still searching for someone to play Ranjitha. If she comes forward to act in this movie, she'll be given a handsome fee, he added.
When asked about possible legal action by Nityananda or his disciples, Patel said, "The story is fictional and names changed. No one can file a defamation case against me."
Patel on Thursday announced he'd direct `Sathyananda', a movie on Nityananda's alleged sex scandal involving Tamil actress Ranjitha. It's based on the widely-viewed YouTube clips, the 430-page chargesheet filed by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) and accounts of victims and witnesses, he said.
"A former devotee, whose identity is being kept secret to protect him, is writing the script and will be able to give an insider's view of the entire episode," Madan said.
The production unit will, however, provide the writer's name and other details to the Karnataka Film Chamber of Commerce (KFCC), he added.
Ranjitha to act?
The film-maker is still searching for someone to play Ranjitha. If she comes forward to act in this movie, she'll be given a handsome fee, he added.
When asked about possible legal action by Nityananda or his disciples, Patel said, "The story is fictional and names changed. No one can file a defamation case against me."
Rajendra Prasad as Nityananda in a Telugu Movie "Ayyare"
Rajendra Prasad said he's doing Nityananda Swami's role, why he turned into a Swamiji from an ATM employee will be an interesting watch. Sivaji added the story revolves between two strangers, Sai Kumar will play a police officer's role.
Nityananda in Bollywood too
There have been reports that RGV is also writing a script for a movie based on the Nityananda scandal. The idea of the movie `God and Sex' is to discover what happens inside the closed doors of an ashram, Varma has said.
Also, the Tamil movie `Ananda Leelai' is being directed by Jaya Devi and likely to have renowned actors like Khushboo and Suhasini. The film is about a fake godman and his women devotees.
Rajendra Prasad said he's doing Nityananda Swami's role, why he turned into a Swamiji from an ATM employee will be an interesting watch. Sivaji added the story revolves between two strangers, Sai Kumar will play a police officer's role.
Nityananda in Bollywood too
There have been reports that RGV is also writing a script for a movie based on the Nityananda scandal. The idea of the movie `God and Sex' is to discover what happens inside the closed doors of an ashram, Varma has said.
Also, the Tamil movie `Ananda Leelai' is being directed by Jaya Devi and likely to have renowned actors like Khushboo and Suhasini. The film is about a fake godman and his women devotees.
