Archive · 26 Dec 2025
Mithya: A Haunting Portrait of Loss
Mithya is a Kannada film about an 11-year-old boy named Mithun, who loses his parents tragically.
He and his younger sister move to Udupi to live with their aunt and uncle.
Mithun, who barely speaks, struggles to cope with his loss and the new environment.
The film shows how he deals with his trauma and the challenges of his new life.
It's a sensitive and moving story about a boy trying to find his way after a big change in his life.
Mithya is a Kannada film directed by Sumanth Bhat, released in 2023 and available on Prime Video.
The story follows 11-year-old Mithun (Mithya), who loses his parents and moves to Udupi to live with his aunt and uncle.
Mithya struggles with trauma and barely speaks, making it difficult for his new family to connect with him.
The film uses observational camerawork and naturalistic performances to depict Mithya's emotional journey.
The title 'Mithya' means a lie, reflecting the protagonist's internal struggle and the unresolved questions about his past.
- Who
- Eleven-year-old Mithun (Mithya) and his younger sister Vandhana, along with their aunt Jyothi and uncle Surya.
- What
- A Kannada film exploring the psychological impact of loss and trauma on a young boy.
- When
- The film is set in the present day, with its release in 2023.
- Where
- The story primarily takes place in Udupi, where Mithya and his sister move to live with their aunt and uncle.
- Why
- The film aims to depict the emotional and psychological journey of a child dealing with the sudden loss of his parents and the challenges of adapting to a new environment.
- Director
- Sumanth Bhat
- Release Year
- 2023
- Language
- Kannada
- Streaming Platform
- Prime Video
- Runtime
- 98 minutes
- Lead Actor
- Athish Shetty
- Producer
- Rakshit Shetty