Poster of the Hindi version of ‘Footage’
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Popular Indian filmmaker Anurag Kashyap is backing and presenting the Hindi version of the Malayalam thriller film, Footage, starring Manju Warrier. The Hindi version is now set to release in theatres on March 7.
Also starring Vishak Nair and Gayathri Ashok, Footage is a found-footage mystery film that was originally released in theatres on August 23 last year. It marks the directorial debut of Saiju Sreedharan, who has worked as an editor in the National Award-winning Maheshinte Prathikaaram (2026) as well as acclaimed titles like Kumbalangi Nights (2019) and Anweshippin Kandethum (2024).
Footage is the story of Vishak and Gayatri, a couple known for their captivating YouTube vlogs exploring peculiar mysteries. “Trapped indoors during the COVID-19 pandemic, they become intrigued by the story of their maid’s mute employer who resides in the same complex.
“The investigation into the individual’s secretive lifestyle leads them to an isolated island, culminating in an exhilarating adventure. Will they be able to uncover the truth hidden behind their enigmatic neighbour? The film unravels this gripping narrative across the pre-, during, and post-Covid eras,” the synopsis reads.
Watch the trailer of the Hindi version of Footage here:
“I saw the Malayalam version of ‘Footage’ and it stayed with me. It makes you wonder how they pulled it off in those circumstances and told the story from two perspectives to complete it. It’s exciting to see young filmmakers from the Malayalam film industry not restricting themselves to a genre, style, or technique but breaking stereotypes to find new ways of telling stories. I really felt the Hindi audience should also give this film a go,” said Anurag Kashyap in a statement.
Working on Footage was a “true teamwork” experience for Manju, who added, “The found footage format allowed the film to unfold through the characters’ own video recordings, making for a unique and immersive experience. It was immensely challenging and thrilling at the same time.”
Sreedharan said creating a found footage film was an achievement for the entire team and thanked Kashyap for putting his might behind the movie. “We are deeply grateful to Anurag Kashyap sir and Cinepolis for their support in bringing our film to Hindi audiences. This wouldn’t have been possible without the dedication and hard work of our incredible cast and crew.”
Vishak said the film was mounted with “bare-knuckle hard work” by a small but incredibly talented team. “I am certain it’s going to give the Hindi audience an exciting theatrical experience.”
For Gayathri, the film’s southern reception last year was “overwhelming” and she now feels confident that a wider audience is going to love the film just as much. “It’s a career highlight to have filmmaker Anurag Kashyap present our film, validating ‘Footage’ as a technically and aesthetically brilliant movie.”
The announcement comes after Kashyap also backed Natesh Hegde’s Tiger’s Pond (Vagachipani), which was the first Kannada-language film to screen at the Berlin Film Festival earlier this month.
Footage is produced by Movie Bucket. The film’s Hindi version, with Cinepolis as the release partner, will be distributed by the boutique production & distribution company, Flip Films, which backed Tiger’s Pond recently and had released Kastoori and Eeb Allay Ooo earlier.
Published – February 24, 2025 12:15 pm IST
