Short film ‘Natyam’ to Promote Performing Arts & Women Empowerment

‘Natyam’ is a short film – it’s a story of a talented marital woman Kalyani’s dream that would have faded away if not for her grit to make it real. The movie is about her journey to attain excellence in the art of Kuchupudi Dance she loves the most.

Hyderabad, India, 20th January 2016: Kirtilals Jewellers, a premium fine diamond and gold jewellery brand in India, with its extensive work supporting performing arts, promoting art and culture, is now delighted to be able to lend its support to Natyam.

Woman empowerment projects inspire Kirtilals jewellers more deeply. They found a perfect way to promote it through a young filmmaker Revanth’s short film ‘Natyam’ which speaks about the struggle of Kalyani to achieve artistic excellence through her passion for Kuchupudi.

A sneak-peek of ‘Natyam’ which was released today(pls give the link to the trailer) shows a young, devoted married woman Kalyani’s journey to realise her dream to accomplish Kuchupudi dance excellence amidst family conflict. It is an absorbing tale that never lets anyone slip away throughout its run time.

The clips from the short film Natyam was launched by the female lead of the film Sandhya Raju and Socialist Pinky Reddy, in presence of well known play back singer Sunitha, Kuchupudi Artist Alekhya, Fashionista Shilpa Reddy along with Suraj Shantakumar of Kiritilals.

The glimpse of film Natyam highlights the crisp editing and stellar performance by the lead casts as well as supporting artists, promise a compelling movie to watch. The trailer is engrossing and every moment it makes you think and connect with the characters of the movie. 

Well known Kuchupudi Artist Sandhya Raju, who plays the role of Kalyani portrays the internal conflict between external comforts and thirst to pursue her inner passion perfectly. She flawlessly sinks into the role and transforms herself into this mythical Kuchupudi beauty while her co-star adapted well to his role as a husband who is determined to make his wife’s dream come true.   

“I wanted to be part of this brilliantly scripted short film by Revanth, because the subject is very close to my heart as a Kuchupudi artist, what I liked the most is the narrative is centered on a women’s desire and a social question faced by most of all married woman in a thought-provoking manner. I felt the story will inspire many women who relates to the role played in the film by me.” Sandhya Raju says.  

Young aspiring filmmaker Revanth says, “Natyam” is an inspirational story of Kalyani told in forty minutes. It is a journey of a marital woman’s aspiration that soars to reality set in the backdrop of family bond and commitments. Above all it is an entertaining short film with a purpose to promote art, to communicate a message, to experiment and to reach out millions of family that deal with conflicts like Kalyani’s.  

“Natyam” has it all - Great direction, brilliant characterization, sound, cinematography, design, wardrobe and writing, it will be truly a pleasure to watch and re-watch.