Natha decides to commit suicide to get the farmers' compensation. However, the media and politicians learn about his intentions and descend on their village to capture the rare event.
Writing
Dialogue so sharp it could harvest wheat.
Acting
Omkar Das Manikpuri's deadpan despair is unforgettable.
Direction
Rizvi's documentary background makes the satire feel terrifyingly real.
Director
Anusha Rizvi
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Omkar Das Manikpuri was an actual rural stage actor discovered in Bhopal; this was his film debut.
Released during India's farmer suicide crisis, it became the highest-grossing Indian film without a single star—proving audiences craved truth over glamour.
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