Director's Surreal Fantasy Film 'Drones' Takes Flight

Director R Raghav Mirdath, known for his comedy 'Bun Butter Jam,' is now helming a unique female-centric film titled 'Drones.' This "surreal fantasy" project stars Siddhi Idnani as an angel, alongside Anjali Nair and Dravid Selvam. The film incorporates elements of science fiction, detective stories, and fantasy, challenging conventional genre boundaries. Mirdath aims to retain a humorous touch, a hallmark of his previous work, believing humor to be a powerful catalyst in filmmaking.

Inspiration for 'Drones' comes from acclaimed directors Luis Buñuel and David Lynch, whose surreal and disjointed filmmaking styles Mirdath admires. He describes the film as a homage, noting the need to adapt such artistic visions for a commercial audience that expects a clear narrative structure. The ensemble cast includes Devadarshni as a witch and Kuraishi as a scientist, adding to the film's unique character dynamics. Mirdath states that many characters in 'Drones' are intentionally portrayed as either weird or exaggerated to achieve his distinctive vision.