“I thought that this is that kind of a film where you get to experiment, you really get to try something new” - says Radhika Apte about her upcoming film Sister Midnight, in cinemas 30th May

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PVR INOX Pictures and PictureWorks are proud to bring to Indian cinemas Karan Kandhari’s genre-defying feature Sister Midnight, releasing on 30th May. Nominated for Outstanding British Debut at this year’s BAFTA Awards, Sister Midnight was one of the most talked-about titles at the Cannes Film Festival, where it was nominated for the Golden Camera award and in Director’s Fortnight. Also nominated for four BIFA awards, Sister Midnight won Best Picture in the Next Wave Award at Austin’s Fantastic Fest and was warmly received at festivals across the globe.

The cast includes Radhika Apte, Ashok Pathak, Chhaya Kadam, Smita Tambe and Navya Sawant. Written and directed by Karan Kandhari, produced by Alastair Clark, Anna Griffin and Alan McAlex, edited by Napoleon Stratogiannakis with cinematography by Sverre Sørdal. 

The synopsis of the film reads : Newly married, UMA sets out to adjust to life with her husband, GOPAL. Living in a small room together in Mumbai, life isn’t easy for her, especially when Gopal disappears for hours on end, leaving her without money. Grudgingly, she learns to cook, with the help of neighbour SHEETAL. But things change for the disgruntled Uma after attending the wedding of Gopal’s cousin. Bitten by a mosquito, she begins to feel sick, as she grows pale and thin. Gradually, she experiences a ravenous thirst for the blood of animals. Yet as others fear her, Uma must learn to embrace this transformation or face extinction. 

When Radhika read the script, she was immediately taken by its absurdist qualities. “It felt very exciting. It was very honest. Karan just had written exactly what he wanted to make without thinking about other things. Like, what would commercial producers think of it? It was solely his vision. There is such sparse dialogue, a lot had to be conveyed through just face and body. I thought that this is that kind of a film where you get to experiment, you really get to try something new.” 

As Karan got to know Radhika, he became enchanted by their time together. “It was the greatest relationship and collaboration I’ve had with an actor ever. And it was like having the best imaginary friend to play with,” he says. “The types of performances I go after are quite specific. It’s all behavioural and about removing the intellectual approach to it. Everything Uma does is sort of impulsive and in the present moment. With Radhika, my work was to constantly root ourselves in the body, in the present moment, and react from instinct and intuition.” 

A curious blend of marital realism, body horror, and dark comedy, this Hindi-language film explores the isolation of womanhood, the strangeness of domestic life, and the hunger for freedom—both literal and metaphorical. It captures the unease and absurdity of transformation, set against the backdrop of Mumbai’s dense urban life.

Don’t miss this hauntingly humorous, visually striking tale of transformation and survival—in cinemas across India from 30th May.

About PVR INOX Pictures:

PVR INOX Pictures is the motion picture arm of PVR INOX Limited, the largest film exhibition company in India with 1,743 screens across 352 properties in 111 cities (India and Sri Lanka). PVR INOX PICTURES is the largest distributor of independent foreign language films in India and a prolific distributor of Indian films as well. Over 500+ Hollywood (including 20+ Oscar-nominated films), 200+ Hindi, and 100+ regional films across genres have been released under its banner since 2002. PVR INOX Pictures has an 85% share in the independent foreign film category.

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