Aanand L. Rai has always been a maverick filmmaker who’s always juggled multiple genres and has made sure his production house comes up with quality content such as internationally released ‘Nil Battey Sannate’ (2015), Oscar nominated ‘Newton’ (2017), critically acclaimed ‘Tumbbad’ (2018), to name a few. He tapped into regional cinema with ‘Aatmapamphlet’. The Marathi film was selected to be screened at the 73rd Berlin Film Festival 2023.
While talking about the premiere, Aanand L. Rai shared, “I’m here at the 73rd Berlin Film Festival and after the screening of ‘Aatmapamphlet’, viewers praised the brilliant storyline. This is my first step in regional cinema and it has already received global success. It’s a proud feeling when a global audience witnesses your work and praises it. It’s a proud moment to see regional cinema pinned on the global map. Gratitude only for all the love.”
‘Aatmapamphlet’ is written by Paresh Mokashi and directed by debutant director Ashish Bende. The film is produced by Aanand L. Rai, Bhushan Kumar, Krishan Kumar, Kanupriya A Iyer, Zee Studios and Maysabha.
Following the success in the regional cinema is the recently announced second installment of one of the highest grossers of 2021, ‘Jhimma’. Taapsee Pannu-starrer ‘Phir Aayi Haseen Dillruba’ is also in the making.
