Overview

• Completed in 2016, Chidiya was screened internationally in the Czech Republic, Russia and the U.S. before its Indian debut on May 30, 2025.
• The film follows brothers Shanu (Svar Kamble) and Bua (Ayush Pathak) as they navigate poverty and the loss of their father while chasing a dream of playing badminton.
• Critics praise the film’s realistic portrayal of underprivileged lives and its gentle handling of child labour without heavy-handed messaging.
• Amruta Subhash’s performance as the boys’ widowed mother and Vinay Pathak’s supportive uncle have drawn particular acclaim.
• To combat limited theatre availability for independent cinema, Vinay Pathak personally sold opening-day tickets at a Mumbai cinema counter.