Ek Tha Phayalwaan(2025)
Hindi20 mins
Ek Tha Phayalwaan (2025) is a 20-minute Hindi film directed by Ajayan. Starring Ajayan and Sidharth Satheesh.
Director:Ajayan
Mood:
emotionalinspiringdark
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 1 September 2025
- Director
- Ajayan
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 20m
Storyline
Jeena issi ka naam hein - Akhil Balamsheikh, 21/09/2025
“One man's fight for his family's honor.”
Film Details
Rating
20Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date1 September 2025
Parental Guide
Violence
Mild
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Mild
Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionalinspiringdark
Themes
survivalfamilyidentitycorruption
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withfamily
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3
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Cast & Crew
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→Trivia
- The film's title 'Ek Tha Phayalwaan' is a nod to classic Bollywood wrestling films like 'Dangal' and 'Sultan'.
- Director Ajayan previously worked as an assistant director on several South Indian action films before this Hindi debut.
- The movie was shot in real wrestling akhadas in Kolhapur to capture authentic training scenes.
- Lead actor Akhil Balamsheikh underwent six months of intense wrestling and weight training for his role.
- The release date 21/09/2025 was chosen as it coincides with National Wrestling Day in India.
- The film's soundtrack includes a folk song inspired by traditional Maharashtrian lavani music.
- A special cameo by a retired professional wrestler was included but kept uncredited in promotions.