A scene from ‘Chittha’ | Photo courtesy: special arrangement
Actor Siddharth’s acclaimed thriller drama, blogDirected by SU Arun Kumar, it has been selected as one of the three Tamil titles that will be screened at the upcoming edition of the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne. The other two titles are by Samyuktha Vijayan Neela Neera Sooriyan and Ajay Viswanath’s short film, Starch,
The film which released on September 28 last year received very good reviews. blog Siddharth, Baby Sahasra Sri, Nimisha Sajayan and Anjali Nair played the lead roles. It is a heart-wrenching story of a man whose beloved niece mysteriously goes missing. The film, told in an intricate manner, was praised for how it handled a sensitive subject.
With songs composed by Dhibu Ninan Thomas and Santhosh Narayanan and background music by Vishal Chandrasekhar, blog It was produced by Siddharth’s Etaki Entertainment.
During this, Neela Neera Sooriyan Director Samyutha Vijayan plays the lead role, alongside Gajaraj, Geetha Kailasam, Manimegalai, Masanth Natarajan and Haritha. According to the press release, the film talks about the complexities of human relationships.
The press release states, “With its nuanced characters and gripping story, the film explores themes of love, loss and redemption, giving the audience an unforgettable cinematic experience. Aravind, a high school teacher in a South Indian town, secretly undergoes hormone treatments to transform into a woman named Bhanu. Pressured by her parents into an unwanted marriage, Bhanu finds the strength to live freely with the support of friend Haritha. Challenges ensue at school as Bhanu struggles with identity.”
A scene from ‘Neela Neera Suriyaan’ | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement
Ajay Vishwanath Starch is a short film starring Gayatri Patel Bahl, Vandit Bhatt and Vinita Belani. The logline reads, “A young Indian mother trying to keep her immigrant family afloat in Australia decides to steal from her in-laws. The film tells the story of one man’s journey through adversity, highlighting the resilience and strength of the human spirit.”
The Melbourne Indian Film Festival, organised annually by the Victorian State Government, runs from 15 to 25 August.
A scene from ‘Starch’ | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement
