When the wedding takes place the hijras (third gender role in India) arrive to bless the shifting tides of minds in a swirl of colours and identities.
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When the wedding takes place the hijras (third gender role in India) arrive to bless the shifting tides of minds in a swirl of colours and identities.
THE MOVIE TALKS ABOUT THE WAY TO FREEDOM.
I Can't Save My Friends explores the unnamed, latent emotions of an unnamed protagonist and how he does his best to hide them from the person he's closest to.
The film explores the anxiety and pressure an engineer faces in his or her daily life.
What remains when something or someone disappears? A meditation on absence, memory, and the unseen forces that linger beyond perception.
Pawan Kumar, India’s last hangman from a lineage of executioners, gained fame after hanging the Nirbhaya case convicts. A media favorite, he is known for his blunt views on capital punishment and takes great pride in his legacy, which he hopes to pass to his son.
In the Blur of Dreams follows a filmmaker as he directs a dream sequence, navigating the creative process while seamlessly blending the boundaries between his role behind the camera and within the story itself.
The Short Film is about A group of 4 friends finds a Pen drive, in which they find a book pdf, they read the book and read about 4 corners game and instructions to play the game. Four of them play the game at night and unexpected events happens and the story is how they overcame those events.
One kiss can change a girl`s destiny!!!
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A new bride has to deal with her overly conservative husband's demands on that 'auspicious' day.
The Devil's Chair is about a modern couple in a live-in relationship. After a series of reckless bets, Vikram loses not only his job but also his financial stability. Desperate and vulnerable, he stumbles upon a mysterious antique chair - home to Pundaksha, a sinister spirit from another realm. Vikram falls deeper into Pundaksha's trap. Will Ghost take control over him? Watch now!
In South India, a psychiatrist discovers six young people planning to end their lives after facing fraud. He suggests a final trip to Goa, pretending to join them. But their journey turns deadly when theyre caught by a mafia using mobile radiation as a weapon. Trapped in a forest with kidnapped scientists, the group must fight to survive - and rediscover a reason to live. 6 Journey is a sharp, emotional thriller about hope in the darkest moments.
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"I think Gods, watching me what I become"
A short film directed by Siddharth Tripathy and Shaaz Aryan. Sonder is an ode to the realisation that everyone around us has lives as complex and vivid as our own. Dedicated to the lives of those close to me.
In a world of lies, deceit, and deception, two bumbling detectives take on an adventure to uncover a city-wide conspiracy of murder and corruption.
A poor low-caste farmer wants to sacrifice his goat to deity Ondimuni for saving his son, but temple festivities are suspended due to upper-caste feuding. Can he fulfill his vow?
Sumit Pandey, a feared yet admired "bad boy" in a tier-2 city college, hides a truth he cannot face—his struggle with sexuality. With ambitions of winning student elections, his loyal friends back him, though they bully others. His fragile façade shatters when Shrey, an openly queer and unapologetically authentic student, arrives, earning respect that Pandey secretly envies. Torn between resentment and admiration, Pandey lashes out, ordering an attack on Shrey, only to find no peace. Realizing his true battle is with self-acceptance, he takes a small but hopeful step toward embracing his identity.
The Malabar Tales is an anthology of five gripping family dramas set in Kerala, exploring themes of identity, heartbreak, second chances, tough choices, and social issues across diverse backdrops, from simple homes to affluent mansions.
In the Mang community, the day after a Giran (eclipse) concludes with a unique tradition. A newlywed girl bathes at sunrise, visits a prominent villager's house, and donates as part of a ritual. Villagers, in turn, give her stale food and clothes, believing that such donations transfer their crises to the Mang society, ensuring the village's well-being. This practice is depicted in the story of Guna, an eight-year-old girl raised by her uncle after losing her parents. Married into the household of Babu Manga, her husband, Santaya, is an addict.
A short film, part of campaign for WhatsApp's voice notes and video notes, that shows how texting can engender deep bonds with friends and family through a heartwarming tale of a newly wed couple.
In the 2024 general elections, queer rights were largely absent from political agendas, with only a few parties making token mentions in their manifestos. This documentary captures a key shift in India’s queer rights movement, as young activists move from relying solely on the judiciary to engaging directly with political parties. Through their voices, it explores the efforts to bring queer rights into the political mainstream.
An indulgent little dive into the world of Ilaiya Punks. After a bit of time, Ilaiya Punks gather around to eat what S.G cooks da best as far as they know. The Kongu naatu Chicken Curry! aka Arachioothuna Kuzhambu! And what better way to remember than to film the time of some young punks just punkin' around a space named Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
Caught between expectation and aspiration, a student battles silent failures in pursuit of success. As exams loom and options fade, the outcome becomes a quiet revelation—did he pass, or did something deeper unfold?
23-year-old Deepu has just moved to the unfamiliar city of Mumbai with her mother to pursue her Master's. Her estranged father shows up at their doorstep to check in on them and attempt to make amends with his wife not realizing it is their wedding anniversary.
Arjun wakes up with severe stomach pain and is rushed to the hospital, only to be told he's going into labour. Dazed and confused, he passes out but later wakes up at home, dismissing the incident as a dream. To his shock, he discovers a baby in his house and a cesarean scar on his body. Panicked, Arjun calls his best friend DD, and together they embark on a chaotic journey to uncover the truth behind Arjun's male pregnancy.
B and S is the third letter in Lipika Singh Darai’s essay series. During the filmmaker’s imaginary conversations with her late grand aunt, she tells the story of B and S. As she starts, B and S appear, sharing their memories, negotiating the meaning of transness, love, loss, friendship and violence. A teak tree and a little parrot help Darai intertwine these narratives. The result is a personal, warm and heartfelt ode to friendship, and to building a different kind of home.
Burden of Doubt tells the story of a solo traveler attempting his most challenging climb yet, up a majestic mountain peak. Battling the harsh terrain and his own inner doubts, he experiences moments of exhaustion and uncertainty. Along the way, an unexpected ally helps him rediscover his resilience and determination. It's a story of perseverance and self-belief, exploring the strength that resides in the most unexpected places.
A short film exploring mental health problems and trauma of a rape victim.
A broken girl in the city of Coimbatore, haunted by a lonely past, meets the mystical metaphor of a "Wonder Star". Guided by a constellation of dreams and memories, through her grandmother's tender narration, she embarks on a journey of healing.
In a quiet room where days blur together, Karthik drifts between pills, memories, and the ghost of a girl he couldn’t save. What begins as a routine step toward healing slowly bends into something stranger, sessions that feel too vivid, a doctor who seems to know too much, and a mind slipping through the cracks of its own creation. Echoes of Silence pulls the viewer into a soft, dreamlike spiral where reality fades at the edges, and every whisper asks the same haunting question: what do you run from when the thing chasing you is yourself?
A village girl's heart unexpectedly belongs to a gang member who allegedly wronged her. As she defies her gangster father to protect him, their forbidden love unleashes chaos in their dangerous world.
A trailblazing Bharatanatyam dancer rejects the art form's rigid mythological traditions to pioneer contemporary storytelling, enduring backlash from purists but forging her own path to inner truth and peace. The second short film in AK Srikanth's Colors Trilogy.
Struggling with chronic insomnia and inner turmoil, Dhruvas life spirals until he meets Riddhima, whose presence offers him a fleeting sense of calm. As their connection grows, he finds himself torn between holding onto the solace she brings and facing the haunting fears that threaten to consume him. `Nidradevi Next Door` weaves a darkly humorous and emotionally compelling tale of love, healing, and the lengths one will go to find inner peace.
In a small town in Mizoram, a newly married couple turns their playful games into dangerous adventures when the wife urges her husband to steal. What begins as harmless fun quickly escalates as they stumble into the world of smugglers, drug lords, and political corruption. Caught between loyalty and survival, they use wit and courage to outsmart criminals while risking everything to expose the truth. Blending crime, suspense, and dark humor, Ka Nupui chu Rukru is a daring story of love, trust, and the fight for justice.
The life of this 3 feet 7 inch dwarf is full of mocks and taunts, yet he hugs his illusions and dreams in a positive manner. It is the only way to enjoy being a joker. His companion was a hen who laid eggs everyday and gave him a golden one. He used to sell it and made his ends meet. Due to financial crisis, he got to work in a marriage party, dressed as a joker. It made his life colorful. Suddenly he gets the news of an ongoing fair where he could find work, but unfortunately he reached there at a wrong time.
In a landscape of shifting sands, a community enclosed into grids with no name, rehearses its music in villages like 1 PB, a dot at the Indian side of the India-Pakistan border. Mirs are the custodians and practitioners of a timeless poetry not bound to 'quam' or 'desh'. But the land has now degraded, boundaries have hardened and the music has become a whisper. This film gleans songs and poems to stitch a portrait of musicians struggling to keep their inheritance of Sufi and Bhakti music alive.
A faustian deal, four souls and the time they’ve bargained. Sand runs out. Moth to a flame, they return to raise their chips. The gamemaster weaves their fates into a single cruel game. A rigged deal, a cursed flop; only a backdoor can save them now.
Days before his wedding, A man's life implodes, yet he stays silent. As secrets surface, financial and social pressures mount. Can their love survive?
A mesmerizing journey in search of the supposedly ‘Extinct in the Wild’ giant turtle, the Lao Mura, takes an unexpected turn when the local anecdotal evidence starts challenging the norms of Western science. To unlock the secrets of these rare and mysterious freshwater creatures in the quest for conservation, 3 young Indian explorers must now delve deeper into ancient Assamese customs to navigate an intricate relationship between two realms often at loggerheads — science and religion.
Siddarth, a tired delivery boy, is broke and hungry after a long day of work. While talking to his friend Giri outside a luxury café, Sidd decides to step in for a quick meal. Inside, he accidentally meets Indira, a blind girl who mistakes him for a waiter. Sidd plays along, helps her order, and quietly sits across from her, sharing a small, silent connection.
After a cruel talaq abroad, a resilient mother defies oppressive laws and fights back through India's secular courts-battling for her children, her rights, and her dignity in a powerful journey of justice and courage.
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In 18th-century Gothic England, as the Thames runs red with the blood of the dead, a brilliant scientist unveils a device to the king that exposes vampires hidden among Londoners, igniting a merciless hunt.
An idol dealer gets a call for help from a friend but his decision haunts him forever.
“Buddha & Me” is a meditative 14-minute documentary by filmmaker Sunil Babbar, exploring the timeless spiritual resonance of Sarnath—the sacred site where the Buddha delivered his first sermon. Through evocative visuals, reflective narration, and a deeply personal lens, the film weaves together the ancient teachings of the Buddha with the filmmaker’s own inner journey. Set against the tranquil backdrop of Sarnath’s ruins and monastic life, Buddha & Me becomes both a pilgrimage and a quiet dialogue between the self and the enlightened path. The movie is streaming globally on "Relay" at this link: https://pickrelay.com/t/kcxf-z4bt/buddha-and-me
Metamorphosis is a deeply personal, bittersweet memoir that peers into the psyche of a student caught in the relentless grind of competitive examinations. Through fragments of memory, confession, and quiet observation, the film unravels the inner battles waged in solitude—the sleepless nights, the weight of expectations, and the silent pain of repeated failures and small triumphs. As I chart my own journey through this unforgiving landscape, the film becomes more than just a chronicle of preparation. It is an intimate exploration of how these examinations, with all their pressures and promises, reshaped my understanding of hard work, success, and the fleeting nature of this world. Metamorphosis is not merely about reaching a goal—it is about the transformation that occurs in pursuit of one. It is about the boy who entered this race, and the person who emerged from it, forever changed.
Betrayed by his own, Muttarasa must fight against them to survive. The narrative centers on him and his people.
Inside the small waiting room of a large government office in New Delhi, India, the film follows the receptionists receiving the arriving public as they navigate the labrynthian bureaucracy beyond. As files, food, chai, sweets, and gossip circulate between people, an intimate portrait of the state emerges. It raises a deeper moral question: What is the state’s duty of care?
In rural Bihar, three young Dalits face stifled dreams. Among them, Arun, a passionate dancer and performer, is forced into a child marriage with Reshma due to family outrage. Despite a brief separation, Arun and Reshma continue to nurture their friendship and pursue their dreams. Arun renters the world of dance, while Reshma adopts a male persona for well-being. A traumatic encounter with Bhola leaves Arun scarred, and Reshma escapes to Mumbai, finding solace and self-discovery. They reunite in Mumbai, where Arun becomes a Bhojpuri film dancer. However, Reshma's secrets resurface, forcing Arun to confront his past. Arun returns to his village and reunites with his old friends. During their reunion, they stumble upon an opportunity to seek revenge against Bhola Thakur, marking a journey of resilience, love, and justice in the face of adversity.