Archive · 29 Jan 2026
Gandhi Talks: Silent Film Explores Modern Issues
A filmmaker named Kishor Pandurang Belekar made a movie called 'Gandhi Talks' that has no spoken words.
It stars famous actors like Vijay Sethupathi and Aditi Rao Hydari.
The movie shows problems like greed and corruption, with Gandhi watching silently.
The director spent 20-25 years making it and used music to tell the story.
Vijay Sethupathi, one of the actors, says money is important for security and happiness.
He also helps people by running free services.
The movie will be in theatres soon.
Gandhi Talks is a silent film directed by Kishor Pandurang Belekar, starring Vijay Sethupathi, Arvind Swamy, and Aditi Rao Hydari.
The film explores modern issues like greed, corruption, and violence through Gandhian values.
The decision to make it a silent film came organically during the writing process, inspired by films like 'Pushpak' and 'Cast Away'.
AR Rahman's music plays a central role in the film's narrative, with the director using music to guide performances.
Vijay Sethupathi, one of the lead actors, openly discusses his relationship with money, emphasizing its importance for security and happiness.
- Who
- Kishor Pandurang Belekar (Director), Vijay Sethupathi, Arvind Swamy, Aditi Rao Hydari (Actors)
- What
- A silent film titled 'Gandhi Talks' exploring modern issues through Gandhian values
- When
- Scheduled to release on January 30
- Where
- Theatres
- Why
- To revisit Gandhian values in contemporary society and to celebrate Indian cinema's 100 years with a silent film
- Director
- Kishor Pandurang Belekar
- Starring
- Vijay Sethupathi, Arvind Swamy, Aditi Rao Hydari
- Release Date
- January 30
- Genre
- Silent Film
- Music
- AR Rahman
- Inspirations
- Kamal Haasan’s ‘Pushpak’, Tom Hanks’ ‘Cast Away’
- Production Time
- 20-25 years
- Vijay Sethupathi's Employment Service
- Free employment service and clothing store
