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Reel Suspects of France to release Q’s latest film
NEW DELHI: Ludo, the latest Indian fantasy thriller film directed by Q and Nikon – who have often got noticed for the bold content of their films – will be released internationally by international sales agent and distribution company Reel Suspects.
The film is in the final phase of its post-production but featured in the Paris-based Reel Suspects catalogue at the Cannes Film Festival this year.
Ludo tells the story of four desperate teenagers who decide to live one fateful night in the big city but are soon horny and broke. After all their attempts to get a hotel room fail they hide inside a gigantic shopping mall. Inside the mall, all their plans go haywire, as an old couple appears from nowhere and invites them to play a simple but deadly game called Ludo, and then a night of terror begins.
It has been produced by Idyabooster and Starfire Movies and is also co-produced by Q’s production house, OddJoint. Director duo Q and Nikon are confident they will bring new cinema experience to the viewers through the film as it will reshape the thriller and horror genre in India presenting a product that is truly global and targets international markets as well.
Q said, “I am very excited that Reel Suspects have picked up our movie as with their expertise and deep network of selling films across varied genres, we are really excited about being represented across a wide spectrum of buyers and markets internationally.”
Reel Suspects CEO Matteo Lovadina added, “I am really happy to work on this project, and have been involved with the film from the time it was at the idea stage. It is a rare feature film with a powerful cinematic experience and we have not come across many horror productions from India, certainly none with the solid aesthetics that Ludo has woven in its narrative and presentation by mixing tradition and avant-garde, Nikon and Q have delivered a fabulous product. We are confident that the will find its place in the international circuit and we are currently working to find the perfect international premiere for the film and the results will be known soon.”
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Zee5 and Applause Entertainment team up for whodunnit ‘Everybody Loves Sohrab Handa’
Rajat Kapoor directs star-studded murder mystery streaming from 10 April.
MUMBAI: Zee5 is serving up another killer collaboration and this time, the murder mystery comes with a generous side of dark humour and family dysfunction. The streaming platform has partnered with Applause Entertainment and Mithya Talkies to bring Everybody Loves Sohrab Handa, a fresh, twisted whodunnit written and directed by acclaimed filmmaker and actor Rajat Kapoor. The film will stream exclusively on Hindi Zee5 from 10 April.
The movie reimagines the classic murder mystery genre with a contemporary, darkly comic edge. It revolves around a group of friends and family who smile, drink, and celebrate together until the silence snaps and long-buried secrets spill out. The stellar ensemble cast includes Vinay Pathak, Ranvir Shorey, Waluscha De Sousa, Saurabh Shukla, Chandrachoor Rai, Neil Bhoopalam, Koel Purie, Palomi Ghosh, and Rajat Kapoor himself.
This latest offering continues the successful partnership between Zee5 and Applause Entertainment, which has previously delivered diverse hits such as Mithya, Bloody Brothers, and Jab Khuli Kitaab.
&TV Business Head of hindi Zee5 and chief channel officer Kaveri Das said, “Our collaboration with Applause Entertainment has consistently delivered distinct, high-impact storytelling. Everybody Loves Sohrab Handa is a natural progression, reinforcing our focus on genre-led content with a compelling whodunnit premise and a strong ensemble cast.”
Applause Entertainment business head for movies Sunil Chainani added, “This film adds yet another compelling layer to our slate with Rajat Kapoor’s unmistakable voice.”
Rajat Kapoor shared, “What interested me was not just the mechanics of a whodunnit, but the emotional violence that precedes physical violence. These are people who smile at each other, but there’s so much that is not said.”
The film promises razor-sharp writing, layered performances, and simmering tension, inviting viewers not just to solve the crime but to unravel the complex relationships at its heart.
If you love a good murder mystery served with wit and emotional depth, Everybody Loves Sohrab Handa looks set to be your next addictive watch. Mark your calendars, the whodunnit drops on Hindi Zee5 from 10 April.
