Step into 1980s Singapore.
Padupakkarindhu (The Epiphany Within) is a Tamil-language, dialogue-driven short film about a young theatre actor whose rehearsal takes an unexpected turn, forcing him to confront the quiet truths beneath ambition.
Shot entirely on iPhone with period-inspired set design
Themes: Artistic resilience, generational creative tension, restrained emotion
ā± Runtime: 4 min 8 sec
Written, Directed, Edited, Colour Graded & Scored by Mahanidhi Selvakumar
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If you enjoy poetic realism, intimate camerawork, and character-driven drama, Iād love to hear your thoughts ā every bit of feedback helps as I prepare for festival submissions.
If you want, I can also make a shorter, eye-catching social media caption with hashtags and a hook line for platforms like Instagram or Facebook so it feels less formal and more shareable.
Padupakkarindhu (The Epiphany Within) is a Tamil-language, dialogue-driven short film about a young theatre actor whose rehearsal takes an unexpected turn, forcing him to confront the quiet truths beneath ambition.


ā± Runtime: 4 min 8 sec

Watch here:
If you enjoy poetic realism, intimate camerawork, and character-driven drama, Iād love to hear your thoughts ā every bit of feedback helps as I prepare for festival submissions.
If you want, I can also make a shorter, eye-catching social media caption with hashtags and a hook line for platforms like Instagram or Facebook so it feels less formal and more shareable.
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