Archive · 24 Jul 2025
Ali Fazal, Richa Chadha to Produce 'Secrets of a Mountain Serpent'
Ali Fazal and Richa Chadha, known for their work in the movie industry, are producing a new film called "Secrets of a Mountain Serpent" through their company.
The film is directed by Nidhi Saxena, who received funding for the project.
It's set to debut at the Venice Film Festival.
The story takes place in a Himalayan town in the 1990s and focuses on a schoolteacher and a mysterious outsider.
The producers are excited about the director's creative vision and the story's relevance.
Their previous film, "Girls Will Be Girls," also earned awards.
Ali Fazal and Richa Chadha's Pushing Button Studios will produce "Secrets of a Mountain Serpent".
The film is written and directed by Nidhi Saxena, who won Venice’s Biennale College Fund grant.
The film will premiere at the Venice Film Festival from August 27 to September 9.
The movie stars Trimala Adhikari and Adil Hussain.
The story is set in a remote Himalayan town during the 1990s.
- Who
- Ali Fazal and Richa Chadha are producing the film, directed by Nidhi Saxena, starring Trimala Adhikari and Adil Hussain.
- What
- Ali Fazal and Richa Chadha are producing "Secrets of a Mountain Serpent".
- When
- The film will premiere at the Venice Film Festival from August 27 to September 9.
- Where
- The film is set in a remote Himalayan town.
- Why
- Ali Fazal and Richa Chadha were drawn to Nidhi’s lyrical vision and the story.
- Film Title
- Secrets of a Mountain Serpent
- Producers
- Ali Fazal and Richa Chadha (Pushing Button Studios)
- Director
- Nidhi Saxena
- Starring
- Trimala Adhikari, Adil Hussain
- Premiere
- Venice Film Festival
- Premiere Dates
- August 27 to September 9
- Setting
- Remote Himalayan town in the 1990s