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First Ray Films Marks 10 Years With Six-Film Slate, Three Theatricals in Next Six Months

The indie banner frames the plan as investor-backed growth aimed at building a durable ecosystem for honest cinema.

Overview

  • Three titles are slated for theatrical rollout within six months: Anshuman Jha’s directorial debut Lord Curzon Ki Haveli, Harish Vyas’s Hari Ka Om, and sequel Lakadbaggha 2, which finished filming earlier this year.
  • Production is set to begin in 2026 on an untitled Mumbai-set noir about twins at the turn of the millennium, Parth Saurabh’s Bihar-based drama Bajrangi, and Jasraj Padhaye’s debut feature Ovi & The Monk.
  • Ovi & The Monk is described as a Himalayan journey by a boy seeking to return a dog after losing his father during the pandemic.
  • Jha credits audience support and investor faith for the company’s longevity, reiterating “films don’t fail, budgets fail,” and citing A24 as proof that indie films can be culturally impactful and profitable.
  • The 10-year track record includes Mona_Darling (2016), Hum Bhi Akele, Tum Bhi Akele (2020), and Lakadbaggha (2023), reflecting a deliberate mix of genres and unconventional storytelling.