A Hindi short film shaped by independent vision, collaboration and cinematic storytelling.
APRADH is a Hindi short film by Chidathala Naveen, presented through the DPIFF Film Release Program. From Sri Shiva Sai Creations and KAB Studios, the film brings together a creative team led by Naveen, with the story written by Mohammed Fouzuddin.
Watch APRADH
Experience another independent cinematic work presented through the Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival’s digital release platform.
A film shaped by collaboration
APRADH brings together the creative contributions of Chidathala Naveen and Mohammed Fouzuddin. Naveen takes on the film’s screenplay, direction and production, while Fouzuddin contributes the story at the foundation of its narrative.
Produced under Sri Shiva Sai Creations and presented by KAB Studios, the film represents an independent cinematic collaboration brought to audiences through the DPIFF Film Release Program.
Independent cinema, shared vision
Every short film begins with a creative idea and develops through the combined work of its collaborators. In APRADH, the story, screenplay, direction and production come together through a focused creative team.
Story
Mohammed Fouzuddin writes the story that forms the narrative foundation of the film.
Direction
Chidathala Naveen leads the film’s screenplay and direction, shaping its cinematic presentation.
Production
The film is produced by Chidathala Naveen under Sri Shiva Sai Creations and presented by KAB Studios.
The craft behind APRADH
A short film is a concentrated form of storytelling. Its creative identity is shaped by the relationship between the story, the written screenplay and the choices made in direction and production.
APRADH brings these responsibilities together within an independent filmmaking process, allowing its credited creators to carry the project from its narrative foundation towards its completed screen work.
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Meet Chidathala Naveen
Chidathala Naveen is the filmmaker behind APRADH, serving as the film’s screenplay writer, director and producer.
The story is written by Mohammed Fouzuddin, forming the foundation of the film’s narrative. APRADH is produced under Sri Shiva Sai Creations and presented by KAB Studios.
A new independent release for audiences
APRADH is part of the continuing landscape of independent cinema, where filmmakers and creative teams bring completed works to audiences through digital platforms.
Through its DPIFF release, the film becomes part of a wider programme presenting short films and other independent creative works to cinema audiences.
APRADH on the DPIFF release platform
Through the DPIFF Film Release Program, APRADH is presented through the official digital ecosystem of the Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival.
The DPIFF Release Program features short films, documentaries, music videos and animated films, providing filmmakers with an opportunity to present their completed works to a wider audience.
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