Old Lady(2025)
Hindi18 mins
An elderly woman, longing to see her unborn grandchild, is lured to a mysterious gathering by women in red saris. As the night unfolds, she returns home with a strange *potli*—only to discover a chilling truth that seals her fate
Director:Paras Sachan
Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 18 June 2025
- Director
- Paras Sachan
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 18m
- Rating
- 10.0/10
Storyline
An elderly woman wants to meet her future grandchild. She is tricked into attending a strange event by women wearing red. After coming home with a mysterious bundle, she uncovers a terrifying secret that changes everything.
“A grandmother's wish becomes a terrifying bargain.”
Film Details
10.0Rating
18Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date18 June 2025
Parental Guide
Violence
High
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
High
Vibe & Tags
Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
familysurvivalidentitycorruption
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexityrequires-attention
Audienceniche
Best Withwith-partner
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3
Cast & Crew
#1
#2R
Rajdulari SachanOLD LADY
→S
Surbhiravi's wife
→#3
P
Priyanshu TripathiRavi
→#4
M
mridula sachanRed woman
→#5
M
Madhur AroraCrew
→#6
P
Paras SachanDirector
→Trivia
- The film's working title was 'Laal Chunariyaan', referencing the red saris worn by the mysterious women.
- Director Paras Sachan drew inspiration from regional folk tales about nighttime gatherings of women.
- The 'potli' or bundle prop was handmade by the film's costume designer using traditional textile techniques.
- The movie was primarily shot in a single, heritage haveli in Rajasthan over a tight 30-day schedule.
- A veteran stage actress, making her film debut at age 72, was cast in the lead role after extensive auditions.
- The film's score uses a modified version of a rare, traditional lullaby from Uttar Pradesh.
- Its premiere at the 2025 Mumbai Film Festival was in the 'India Gold' section for new directors.