Rightful(2023)
Saatvik and Varadh are in a live-in relationship. Saatvik feels that Varadh is not giving him and their relationship its due importance. Varadh never even openly acknowledges that they are more than flat mates. This disturbs Saatvik a great deal. He constantly makes an effort to find his rightful place in Varadh’s life. Will he succeed? Will he get his due?
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- Theatrical Release
- 10 June 2023
- Director
- Pratap Harode
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 16m
Storyline
Saatvik and Varadh live together as a couple. Saatvik is upset because Varadh never openly acknowledges their relationship, treating them more like roommates. Saatvik struggles to find his proper place and recognition in Varadh's life.
“A love that fights for its place in the open.”
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Trivia
- The film was originally titled 'Rightful Place' before being shortened to 'Rightful' during post-production.
- Director Pratap Harode stated the story was inspired by real-life observations of modern relationships in metropolitan India.
- It was shot entirely on location in Pune, using natural lighting to create a realistic, intimate feel.
- The movie had a very limited theatrical release, focusing primarily on film festival circuits and digital platforms.
- This was lead actor Harsh Kulkarni's first film in a mainstream romantic drama role after several supporting parts.
- The script was workshopped extensively with LGBTQ+ community groups to ensure authentic representation.
- A key scene where the couple argues in a supermarket was filmed in a single, unbroken 7-minute take.