Nagraj Popatrao Manjule

Naal is a 2018 Marathi movie starring Shreenivas Pokale, Devika Daftardar, and Nagraj Popatrao Manjule. The story revolves around Chaitanya, an 8-year-old mischievous boy living with his loving family in a remote village in Maharashtra. The happy-go-lucky kid loses his sense of attachment towards his family, especially his mother when he discovers a hidden truth about himself. Filled with powerful performances, the critically acclaimed film beautifully emphasises the diverse nuances of a mother-son relationship.

Fandry is a moving and hard-hitting drama from first-time writer-director Nagraj Manjule, who introduces this screening. Set in contemporary times, the narrative tells the story of teenager Jabya and his family, who are Dalits.

A bunch of characters from different walks of life take a journey together on the Mumbai-Pune expressway. As they proceed some unexpected turn of events turn this trip into a metaphor for each character's journey inwards and reveal their true selves.