Marokkasari Becomes First Indian Film Shot at Gurudongmar Lake Near Tibet Border

Marokkasari - A Telugu Love Story Filmed at One of the World Highest Lakes

Marokkasari is an upcoming Telugu feel-good love story produced by B Chandrakanth Reddy

under the banner CK Film Makers. The film stars Naresh Agastya and Sanjana Sarathy in the

lead roles and is written and directed by Nithin Lingutla.The film is set to hit the screens across

all South Indian languages, aiming to reach and resonate with audiences across the southern

states.

Going beyond conventional filmmaking boundaries, the makers of Marokkasari chose challenging

and visually rich locations to preserve authenticity and emotional depth. The film was extensively

shot across Kerala, capturing its natural landscapes, and at extreme high-altitude locations near

the Tibet border, including Gurudongmar Lake in Sikkim.

Located at an altitude of approximately 5,430 metres (17,800 feet) above sea level, Gurudongmar

Lake is one of the highest lakes in the world. Marokkasari is the first Indian film to be shot at

Gurudongmar Lake, marking a rare visual feat achieved under extreme filming conditions and

special Armed Forces permissions. The shoot was executed in an environment marked by

severely low oxygen levels, extreme cold, restricted shooting hours, and unpredictable

weather, presenting significant challenges for the cast and crew.

* The production faced multiple logistical hurdles, including difficult terrain, limited

transportation access, equipment movement delays, complex local permission procedures,

communication and power constraints, and fluctuating climatic conditions. Throughout the

schedule, the health, safety, and morale of the cast and crew were given top priority, ensuring

smooth execution despite the harsh environment. Production Head: Anudeep Paduru has

performed a very appreciable role .

Currently, Marokkasari is in the final stage of DI at the prestigious Annapurna Studios,

Hyderabad, where final colour grading and visual finishing are underway to achieve the film’s

intended cinematic tone.

The film brings together a strong technical team, with Rohit Bachu as Director of Photography,

Chota K. Prasad handling editing, and Bharath Manchiraju composing the music, all working in

close collaboration with writer-director Nithin Lingutla.

During the post-production phase, producer B Chandrakanth Reddy interacted with the media,

sharing insights from the film’s journey and the responsibilities involved in mounting a project of

this scale.

“Every challenge we faced was a conscious decision taken to serve the story with honesty and

authenticity,”

— Chandrakanth Reddy, Producer, CK Film Makers

Marokkasari is expected to announce its release date soon.



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