Pakka(2025)
Hindi18 mins
Pakka (2025) is a 18-minute Hindi film directed by Iniyavan Elumalai. Starring Kaïs Zountar, Paulaumi Josh and Atharv Dhiman.
Director:Iniyavan Elumalai
Mood:
emotionalupliftingfunny
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 25 June 2025
- Director
- Iniyavan Elumalai
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 18m
Storyline
Four close gay friends from India have a strong friendship while playing cricket in the Netherlands. Their bond is tested when one of them decides to go through with an arranged marriage back home, putting their chosen family at risk of falling apart.
“Four friends. One secret. A bond tested by tradition.”
Film Details
Rating
18Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date25 June 2025
Parental Guide
Violence
Mild
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Mild
Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionalupliftingfunny
Themes
loveidentityfamilyfriendship
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audienceniche
Best Withwith-partner
Violence1
Emotion4
Humor3
Rewatchability3
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Cast & Crew
#1
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Kaïs ZountarActor
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Paulaumi JoshActor
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Atharv DhimanActor
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Ruchir KathusingActor
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Sherwin TerhorstActor
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Harshita ModiActor
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Snigdha BansalActor
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Chirag LoboActor
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Kymo de ValkActor
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Iniyavan ElumalaiDirector
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Trivia
- The film's title 'Pakka' is a Hindi slang term meaning 'solid' or 'for sure,' reflecting the core theme of unwavering friendship.
- Director Iniyavan Elumalai is a Tamil filmmaker making his Hindi debut, bringing a distinct South Indian cinematic sensibility to the story.
- The cricket field scenes were filmed at a real sports club in the Netherlands, requiring special permits for an extended foreign shoot.
- The script was workshopped with LGBTQ+ community groups in both India and the Dutch diaspora to ensure authentic representation.
- The film's soundtrack features a blend of original Hindi songs and Dutch electronic music, mirroring the characters' dual cultural lives.
- It was shot in a brisk 35-day schedule, split between locations in Amsterdam and Punjab to contrast the characters' two worlds.
- The project was partially funded through grants from European cultural bodies supporting diaspora stories, not just traditional Bollywood studios.