A psychology professor falls for women—then has to psychoanalyze her own damn self.
Chitrangada or Chitra is suddenly attracted towards women, sexually. Being a psychology professor herself, Chitra is stunned and clueless about the phenomenon and also faces complaints from staff and students about her changed behavior. Chitra sets off to the US in order to unravel the mystery behind her dreams and sudden change in behavior.
Acting
Anjali carries the whole damn film.
Writing
Delicious irony of psychologist losing her mind.
Direction
Ashok G. keeps it intimate, never exploitative.
Director
Ashok G.
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Rare Telugu film centering female queer desire without male gaze framing—practically unicorn status in 2017 regional cinema.
The 'dream mystery' structure cleverly mirrors how queer people often need narrative frameworks to process desire society denies them.
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