Archive · 14 Nov 2025
Nandita Das Returns to Tollywood with 'Nadhi'
A famous actress and director named Nandita Das is making a new movie in Telugu, called 'Nadhi'.
The movie is about an old tribe living in the forests of Andhra Pradesh a long time ago.
A new dam is being built, and it might change their home and their old ways of life.
The tribe has to decide if they want to keep their traditions or change with the times.
Nandita Das plays a character named Devi, and another actor, Nasser, plays a government officer.
The director, Aditya Vempaty, made sure to show the tribe's culture accurately because he is from that background.
The movie explores how people and nature are connected as the world changes.
Nandita Das returns to Tollywood with the film 'Nadhi', which has reportedly finished shooting.
The film was officially announced at the American Film Market (AFM).
Set in mid-20th century Andhra Pradesh forests, 'Nadhi' tells the story of an ancient tribe facing displacement due to a new dam.
Nandita Das plays Devi, and Nasser portrays government officer Sathya Mohan.
Director Aditya Vempaty aimed for an authentic portrayal of the Koya tribe's culture, having lived among them.
- Who
- Nandita Das, Nasser, and writer-director Aditya Vempaty
- What
- Announcement of a new film titled 'Nadhi' featuring Nandita Das and Nasser, which has reportedly completed shooting.
- When
- Officially announced at the American Film Market (AFM).
- Where
- Andhra Pradesh forests
- Why
- To tell a story examining the changing relationship to nature and each other as the world develops.
- Film Title
- Nadhi
- Lead Actors
- Nandita Das, Nasser
- Setting
- Andhra Pradesh forests, mid-20th century
- Director
- Aditya Vempaty
- Announcement Location
- American Film Market (AFM)