• Cinema Bandi had the honour of being selected at 53rd IFFI’s ‘Indian Panorama’.

• This heartwarming film was made by all first-timers, including the director (Praveen Kandregula), writers Vasanth Maringanti and Krishna Pratyusha, the music director, Director Of Cinematography, Art Directors, pretty much everyone involved.

• Mentored by Raj & DK, this was the first film produced under their banner to support new filmmakers and independent cinema, D2R Indie.

• Raj & DK are the the creators of memorable projects like The Family Man, Stree, Shor in the City, Go Goa Gone, and other gems.

• With a tiny crew of no more than a dozen people, this indie film has had quite a journey, from premiering on Netflix to trending at no. 1 for two weeks straight to being selected for the Indian Panorama, and winning Special Jury award at the IFFI

• This film belongs to a rare lot of films that was loved by everyone across the board. It was on on almost all the best-films lists of 2021

• The love and appreciation received by the cast and crew, has jumpstarted their careers, making it a huge win for independent filmmakers around the world, and a testament to the true spirit of indie cinema.