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Nidhi Saxena’s ‘Sad Letters of an Imaginary Woman’ unveils official poster and trailer
Mumbai: Nidhi Saxena’s highly anticipated directorial debut, ‘Sad Letters of an Imaginary Woman’, has unveiled its compelling poster and trailer, heightening excitement for its world premiere at the 29th Busan International Film Festival this October 2024. This announcement follows Saxena’s remarkable achievement of winning the Asian Cinema Fund 2024, making her the first Indian female director to receive this prestigious accolade in the post-production category. Produced by Nila Madhab Panda, Vimukthi Jayasundara, and Ajender Chawla, the film navigates the delicate interplay between memory and reality, capturing the complexities of longing and loss.
The trailer immerses the audience into the haunting world of a decaying ancestral home, where middle-aged Nidhi and her elderly mother Meera confront their intertwined destinies. Through poignant letters and imaginary conversations with her younger self, Nidhi faces the scars of her past, striving to rewrite her life-story. As the crumbling walls echo their emotional turmoil, the duo seeks freedom through a mystical vanishing ritual. The evocative trailer of the film takes the viewers through the journey of resilience, emotional survival, and the desire for escape.
Says Nidhi Saxena, “My film is now stepping into the world, and though there’s a sense of thrill, my film is deeply personal, so there’s an undercurrent of fear also. It feels as if I’ve laid down all my defences, standing bare, exposed before the world, consciously choosing to embrace both vulnerability and courage. The trailer and poster capture the suffocating loneliness and the feeling of being trapped— echoes running through this story’s heart. It’s about women bound by memory, lost in the past. In India, so many women carry this silence, and I hope the film speaks to them in ways that feel intimate and true”.
Says Vimukthi Jayasundara, “Bringing ‘Sad Letters by an Imaginary Woman’ to life has been a fantastic journey, with every frame filled with embracing boldness and experimentation. It is deeply personal and the kind of pure, uncompromising cinema that I stand for. At the same time, this was Nidhi’s debut, so it indeed might prove to be a bold risk taken at a very initial level, but this is what I call ‘pure cinema’, it challenges the norms and dares to be different. It is not an easy path, but that’s what makes this experience so thrilling. I am proud to back such a unique and powerful story”.
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Prime Video and Hrithik Roshan reunite for quirky heist comedy Mess
HRX Films expands pact with quirky heist comedy set for production
MUMBAI: Prime Video is doubling down on its partnership with Hrithik Roshan, announcing a new comedy film Mess that promises chaos, chuckles and a clever twist on the classic heist.
Produced by Hrithik Roshan and Eshaan Roshan under HRX Films, a division of FilmKraft Productions, the film is being made in association with Soda Films Lab. Directed by Rajesh A Krishnan, Mess marks the second collaboration between the streaming platform and HRX Films after the upcoming thriller Storm.
At the heart of Mess lies an unusual premise. A group of robbers break into the home of a man with OCD, only to find themselves outmatched in a night-long standoff that flips the script on who is really in control. It is a set-up that blends tension with humour, turning a break-in into a breakdown of expectations.
Prime Video India director and head of originals Nikhil Madhok said, “A good story should surprise and entertain, and Mess does both with ease. It brings together a unique premise, memorable characters and a tone that keeps you laughing throughout.”
He added that the collaboration with HRX Films continues to grow stronger, with the new film reflecting a shared appetite for bold and original storytelling.
Hrithik Roshan said, “After Storm, Mess feels like a natural next step in our journey with Prime Video. The film captures the kind of unconventional storytelling we want to champion, with Rajesh bringing a distinctive voice to the narrative.”
Director Rajesh A Krishnan said, “The world of Mess is a mix of comedy and chaos, unusual enough to keep audiences on edge while still delivering humour. It has been a deeply collaborative and creatively fulfilling experience.”
The original screenplay comes from Paul Soter, with adaptation and dialogues by Kapil Sawant, adding another layer of craft to the film’s offbeat narrative.
As production gears up, Mess looks ready to live up to its name, serving up a delightful tangle of mayhem, mischief and movie magic for audiences in India and beyond.
