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Reddy's Gen Z Mumbai Drama 'Lavender Fire' Ignites
23 Nov
Summary
- Raam Reddy directs a new film focusing on Mumbai's Gen Z siblings.
- The film is a deliberate return to spontaneous filmmaking after a rigorous past project.
- Newcomers from fashion and creator spaces are cast as the lead siblings.
Filmmaker Raam Reddy is set to direct "Lavender Fire," a new feature film focusing on the lives of three Gen Z siblings in Mumbai's influencer and modeling world. This project marks a deliberate shift from his previous, large-scale work, as Reddy aims for a more spontaneous and immediate creative process. He expressed a desire to return to the immediacy he experienced during the making of his debut film, "Thithi."
The film will feature three newcomers discovered from the fashion and creator industries, with Reddy employing his earlier method of casting first and then writing the script with the performers. The narrative will explore themes of career ambition, online visibility, and evolving social dynamics among young urban dwellers, all within a compressed timeframe to add urgency.
Reddy envisions "Lavender Fire" as an accessible and non-judgmental portrayal of Gen Z culture, with potential for both local resonance and international marketability. He plans to shoot the film in January under his banner, Prospective Productions, and is open to international collaborations for financing and production.
