''Nishiddho'' is a 2022 Indian

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-language film directed by Tara Ramanujan, featuring

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and Tanmay Dhanania in lead roles. It is produced by

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Cast

as Chaavi * Tanmay Dhanania as Rudra * Santha Jagannathan as Kathamma / Paatti

Production

The film is the debut of director Tara Ramanujan. It is produced by the

to support aspiring women filmmakers.

Reception

Critical reception

Prathibha Joy of ''

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'' gave 3 stars out of 5 and stated "As a debutant filmmaker, Tara's valiant attempt to tell a hard-hitting story deserves applause." Critics from ''

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'' and ''

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'' gave mixed reviews.

Accolades

''Nishiddho'' won the Best Feature Film award at the Ottawa Indian Film Festival, the Best Indian Director award at the

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, and the Second Best Film award at the

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. It was screened at the

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, and NGIIFF Frankfurt/Koln.

References

External links

* {{IMDb title, 17132400 Indian drama films 2020s Malayalam-language films 2022 directorial debut films 2022 films