Discoveries from India World Cinema

Searching for Nidhi in Madurai's streets, Aryan faces mounting danger and tension at every turn. Time runs short as he navigates growing chaos to stay alive.

Karthik and Shakthi marry against the wishes of their families and start their new life. However, they soon realize that marriage is not the bed of roses they had imagined it would be.

A Mumbai police officer's search for a missing teenage girl leads her to the depraved world of child trafficking. What follows is a cat-and-mouse game between the officer and a ruthless mafia kingpin.

Three unsuspecting, average guys find themselves on the hit list of one of India's most-powerful crime syndicates.

In Ayodhya, the royal palace of Kosala Kingdom in Ancient India, four princes were born to three queens, each of whom grew to great stature. Banished for 14 years due to court intrigue, Prince Rama retreated to the forest with his beautiful wife Sita. When Rama vanquishes the demons of the forest, he invites the wrath of the demon king Ravana, who kidnaps Sita. Based on the Indian epic the Ramayana.

A tailor gains special powers after being struck by lightning but must take down an unexpected foe if he is to become the superhero his hometown in Kerala needs.

Differently abled and single parent Veerayya, with limited financial resources embarks on an endless pursuit to make his son Raju's biggest dream of traveling on an aeroplane come true.

Shruti and Bittoo decide to start a wedding planning company together after they graduate from university, but romance gets in the way of business.

In a time of civil disobedience in the erstwhile Madras state, a ruthless intelligent officer turns up with a duty to track down rebels. Chezhian and his brother Chinndurai are of different personalities, one a hardworking fireman, the other a rebel. A deadly game of cat and mouse ensues as Chezhian is forced to abandon his peaceful ways to protect his people and takes on the mighty forces, culminating in a fierce battle for justice.

Wake Up Sid! is the story of a lazy Mumbai college student who does absolutely nothing, with a turn of events will Sid realize his potential in this world and become a success in the fast-paced life of Mumbai.

Three friends bond and their coming of age graph against a backdrop of kite-flying as a sports event.

A paranormal investigator based in Helsinki ventures to Kerala to probe a series of mysterious deaths during a reality TV show shoot and confronts an unspeakable entity from a Dravidian cult practice, lurking on a mysterious island.

Soori, a modest police constable, is unintentionally dragged into a dangerous undercover spy operation in Sri Lanka for the Indian government. His journey is intimately linked to his estranged brother Siva, and the risks involved on their reunion.

An educated do-gooder is forced to enter politics in order to serve the society. But, will the old guard make way and allow him to do that?

Two elite soldiers with troubled pasts are enlisted for a daring mission when a deadly masked madman threatens India's defenses.

Two gangsters meet Rajiv, who belongs to a respectable family, and want to fix their sister's wedding with him. However, when Rajiv's uncle refuses to the match, a series of hilarious situations occur.

A young artist tries to win the heart of his muse, while her mother hatches a scheme to end his quest for true love.

Rajaram (Chiranjeevi), owner of a fleet of lorries, meets Devi (Soundarya), a garment factory owner. After that acquaintance, she once seeks his help in dealing with two street ruffians, who were teasing her sisters, Lata (Chandini) and Geetha (Sishwa), and is shocked when the culprits turn out to be his brothers, Ravi (Ravi Teja) and Gopi (Venkat). Rajaram takes the incident lightly as the pranks of youngsters and is very lenient to them. With more such incidents, the two fall in love, with the brothers and sisters not far behind. On his brothers' request, Rajaram approaches Devi for her sisters' hands in marriage to his brothers. But she curtly refuses her consent on grounds that the two are wayward drunkards. Rajaram reacts sharply to it and vows to get his brothers married to her sisters. Since then on he is more exacting with his brothers and brings about a transformation in them. Devi agrees to their marriage.

Ram is one among the five orphaned boys in Visakhapatnam, adopted by a doctor who ensures them a roof to live under, with dignity. Ram goes to any extent to protect his family and he's a handful for the baddie to handle in a time of crisis. How does Ram protect his family when they need him the most?

3 men, considered as losers in their lives by the people, plan to get rich along with their girlfriends by fooling 2 gangsters and robbing their money.

Bantu has grown up suffering his father Valmiki’s vitriolic tongue until he discovers that he’s actually an heir to an influential family, who was exchanged at birth. He moves into their mansion to protect them from a criminal drug lord’s attack and helps the family sort their issues.

A young man returns to Kashmir after his father's disappearance to confront his uncle - the man he suspects to have a role in his father's fate.

Separated at birth and peculiarly connected via their reflexes, twins Prem and Raja are reunited with each other as they set out to take down the underground smuggling world.

1920, India. After forsaking his family and religion, a husband finds his wife is possessed by a spirit.

Three friends bond and their coming of age graph against a backdrop of kite-flying as a sports event.

An aspiring actress in a small town in Rajasthan agrees to bear a child for a visiting couple seeking a surrogate mother, but her experience takes an unexpected turn when they refuse to have the child anymore.

A taxi driver finds himself embroiled in a dangerous conspiracy after his car is confiscated by a corrupt police officer.

A 70-year-old woman transforms into her 24-year-old self after she's photographed at a studio, changing her life and those of the people around her forever.

Roja, a simple girl from a village in Tamil Nadu, makes desperate efforts to find her husband, Rishi, after he is kidnapped by militants during a secret undercover mission in Kashmir.

Worlds and families collide when the son of a prominent atheist falls head over heels for the daughter of his father’s nemesis, a revered Hindu leader.

Ex-convicts Deepak Kumar and Vikram Singh abduct Aliya Basu, a rich man's daughter for ransom. But, Vikram is unaware that Deepak has a different plan.

Joseph is a retired police officer with adept investigative skills. He accidentally gets involved in a crime case after his ex-wife’s unexpected demise.

A quirky Sri Lankan family seeking a fresh start in India transforms a disconnected neighborhood into a vibrant community with their infectious love and kindness.

Under investigation as a suspect in her husband's murder, a wife reveals details of their thorny marriage that seem to only further blur the truth.

After being released from prison for a murder he did not commit, a man quickly learns that crime and injustice are still rife in his hometown.

When a mole in an intelligence unit leads to the murder of an undercover spy, a hardened agent relentlessly pursues him to avenge the death.

When a woman and her dog face public hostility, a village's hidden tensions erupt. A stark examination of mob mentality, social judgment, and how communities can turn cruel when seeking to punish perceived wrongs.

A young bank receptionist gets mixed up with Rajveer Nanda, a man who has a mysterious background.

A paranormal investigator is employed by a university to investigate a series of mysterious deaths some are attributing to supernatural causes.

Raju, Shyam and Baburao are living happily after having risen from rags to riches. However, they lose it all after falling victim to a chit fund scam due to their greed for more money. Soon, they find themselves in new mess and encounter eccentric and dangerous characters in their quest for a shortcut to riches again.

Four friends meet an underworld don who, on his deathbed, clues them in on hidden treasure buried in Goa. The group race towards Goa, not knowing that their plans will soon be foiled, albeit hilariously, by a police officer, who is also after the money.

An aspiring actress in a small town in Rajasthan agrees to bear a child for a visiting couple seeking a surrogate mother, but her experience takes an unexpected turn when they refuse to have the child anymore.

Separated at birth and peculiarly connected via their reflexes, twins Prem and Raja are reunited with each other as they set out to take down the underground smuggling world.

Set in a village named Rudravanam in 1990's, Surya along with his mother, visit there after a long time. Suddenly a series of mysterious deaths occur due to an unknown person's occult practice and whole village is scared. Will Surya find the person causing the deaths and save the village?

Three eccentric brothers maintain their "no women, no marriage" rule at their garage, but a return sparks fresh chaos. As old habits clash with new troubles, the iconic trio finds their world hilariously spiraling out of control.

A silent black comedy, about the monetary needs of a character & how it impacts the others. A young, unemployed graduate Mahadev’s struggle to land a job through any means possible and crosses paths with a businessman and petty thief. A subject wherein silence speaks much louder than words. Although a work of fiction by the writer, all the characters in the film are sketched out to seem very real and relatable ensuring an enriching journey as well a laugh riot as the cat and mouse guffaws amongst them unfold. Gandhi Talks aims at telling a story by switching off the device of dialogue, which is not only scary but also interesting and challenging.

A flight attendant and her boyfriend must steal a cache of diamonds to clear an old debt — but the plan spins into a mayhem when the plane gets hijacked.

A notorious gangster is incited to transform into a film hero and opts for a filmmaker and their project descends into a scenario they had never anticipated.

Three police officers are forced to go on the run when they get tangled in the death of a youth, a few days before the election.

Two young lovers from opposing social classes navigate prejudice and family expectations in modern-day society, as their forbidden romance challenges deep-rooted traditions.

Lovable goon Munna falls for a morning radio host by the name of Jahnvi, who also runs an elders' home which an unscrupulous builder seeks to attain. In order to gain Jahnvi’s attention, he cheats his way to winning a Mahatma Gandhi radio quiz. When Jahnvi consequently expresses interest in Munna, he and his best friend Circuit attempt to keep up the facade.

A young Foley artist has grown up hearing a mysterious voice called Suyodhana and often visualises a figure resembling Duryodhana. Raised by his mother and supported by his childhood friend and partner, his life takes a turn when he is accused of his father’s murder, leading to an investigation that uncovers deeper layers of his past.

A man's family leaves him when he strays from the path of ideological living in his search for personal freedom. However, as he realizes his ambitions, he also misses the presence of his son in his life. Having fulfilled his dream of becoming a billionaire, does life give him a second chance to be a father?

In 1897, an army of 21 Sikhs battles 10,000 Afghans to prevent the Saragarhi Fort from being taken down.

Two rival dance groups from India and Pakistan who are always competing against each other, join forces when it comes to competing at an international dance competition.

With the Parliament under siege, India’s first super soldier Arjun Shergill is tasked to get hold of the terrorists in time, save the Prime Minister from their clutches and stop a dirty bomb from exploding and destroying Delhi.

Shiva, a rational ghost hunter, man of science and reason—is drawn back to the mystery of a powerful guardian spirit named Dhanapisachi, pulled into a world where his beliefs are tested.

In a remote resort, newlyweds Apsara and her husband, Laalu, face a dangerous bet with the wealthy moneylender, Madhavan, who seeks to claim Apsara. Over the course of seven days, Madhavan attempts to seduce her through discussions of an ancient book on lust. Meanwhile, Apsara, determined to remain faithful, battles his advances. The outcome of the bet hinges on her ability to resist his manipulation and maintain her resolve.