Thursday Special(2024)

Storyline

An elderly couple, Ram and Shakuntala, have spent their lives together. They share a deep love for food and a special weekly tradition every Thursday. The story is a gentle look at their long-lasting bond and how they face changes in life.

“A lifetime of love, served every Thursday.”

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Cast & Crew

Trivia

• The film was shot entirely in a single house to keep the focus on the couple's intimate world.
• The director used his own grandparents' recipes for the food scenes to make them feel real.
• Lead actor Alok Nath returned to a major role after a long break from mainstream films.
• Many of the props, like the kitchen utensils, were borrowed from the crew's family homes.
• The Thursday ritual in the movie is based on a real tradition in some North Indian families.
• It was filmed in just 18 days to keep the performances feeling fresh and natural.
• The movie's budget was very small, relying more on strong acting than expensive sets.