Various short films in Indian cinema history over the years have captured audiences with their compelling plots and storylines. When a short film becomes an Oscar-nominated one, the stakes are certainly higher than expected.
That’s the case with the upcoming drama Anuja which will be setting its sights on Netflix. Nominated in the Best Live Action Short film category for the 2025 Oscar ceremony, Anuja generated quite some buzz with its nomination and now Netflix has already claimed its streaming rights.
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The Mindy Kaling-produced short film revolves around nine-year-old Anuja, portrayed by Sajda Pathan. It showcases how she is left with a life-changing choice that ultimately decides the future of her family.
Directed by Adam J. Graves, it also names Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Anita Bhatia as executive producers. While critics have already praised the film for its overall execution, and it earned a spot at the Oscars, it remains to be seen how it will be perceived by audiences worldwide on Netflix.
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As there is no scheduled date for its release, the short film will surely be one to watch out for and only time will tell if it will be able to deliver the message it intends to with its Netflix release.
