Archive · 23 Sep 2025
Sanju Surendran's 'Khidki Gaav' Explores Delhi Couple's Life
Imagine a movie about a couple living together in Delhi.
It's like looking through a window into their lives.
The film, called Khidki Gaav, shows how their relationship changes over time.
They have a place to call their own, but other people and problems keep coming in.
The movie is inspired by a book and a classic film.
The director wanted to show what it's really like to live in Delhi, not just the pretty parts.
It took a while to make because it was a small, independent film, but it finally got done with the help of some friends.
The film 'Khidki Gaav' explores the relationship of a couple in Delhi.
It is directed by Sanju Surendran and predominantly in Malayalam.
The film's English title is taken from Italo Calvino's novel.
The film premiered at the Busan International Film Festival.
Payal Kapadia is an executive producer on the project.
- Who
- Sanju Surendran directed the film, starring Bhanu Priyamvada and Roshan Abdul Rahoof.
- What
- Khidki Gaav is a film about a couple's relationship in Delhi.
- When
- The film premiered at the Busan International Film Festival (September 17-26).
- Where
- The film is set in Delhi.
- Why
- The film explores contemporary relations in urban spaces, inspired by real-life incidents and a Hrishikesh Mukherjee film.
- Film Title
- Khidki Gaav
- Director
- Sanju Surendran
- Main Actors
- Bhanu Priyamvada, Roshan Abdul Rahoof
- Language
- Malayalam
- English Title Inspiration
- If On A Winter’s Night A Traveler
- Premiered At
- Busan International Film Festival
- Executive Producer
- Payal Kapadia