

India's greatest cinematographer finally directs—and every frame is a painting screaming.
Moha is the passion project of India's most awarded cinematographer, Santosh Sivan, an ambitious film told through the compelling power of his visuals and voice over .
Cinematography
Sivan shoots Kerala like it's drowning in its own beauty.
Sound
Voiceover and silence weaponized—no score mercy.
Acting
Javed Jaffrey against type, whispering instead of performing.

Director
Santosh Sivan
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Sivan shot entirely during actual monsoon floods; insurance companies refused coverage, forcing self-financing.
The film sparked debate in Kerala about 'climate gentrification'—wealthy fleeing while poor remain in flood zones.