35 - CHINNA KATHA KAADU TOGETHER TO 35 Nanda Kishore Emani

In a modest home near Tirupathi, 28-year-old homemaker Saraswathi and her husband Prasad face challenges when their son Arun struggles with math. Due to Saraswathi's lack of formal education, Arun's difficulties with zero and poor grades lead to suspension. Overwhelmed, Arun tries to run away but is found by Sarada, an acquaintance, who encourages Saraswathi to help her son. Determined, Saraswathi learns math and teaches Arun, guided by Sarada. Arun improves, passing his exam with a score of 35, and Saraswathi completes her 10th grade with distinction. Their journey highlights the power of perseverance, family support, and community intervention in overcoming adversity.

ತಿರುಪತಿಗೆ ಸಮೀಪದ ಊರಿನಲ್ಲಿ 28 ವರ್ಷ ವಯಸ್ಸಿನ ಗೃಹಿಣಿ ಸರಸ್ವತಿ, ಅವಳ ಗಂಡ ಪ್ರಸಾದ್ ಹಾಗೂ ಮಗ ಅರುಣ್ ವಾಸಿಸುತ್ತಿದ್ದಾರೆ. ಅರುಣ್ ಗಣಿತ ಅರ್ಥಮಾಡಿಕೊಳ್ಳಲು ತಿಣುಕಾಡುತ್ತಿರುವುದನ್ನು ದಂಪತಿ ಗಮನಿಸುತ್ತಾರೆ. ಸರಸ್ವತಿಗೆ ವಿದ್ಯಾಭ್ಯಾಸವಿಲ್ಲದ ಕಾರಣ ಅರುಣ್ನ ವಿದ್ಯಾಭ್ಯಾಸ ಕುಂಠಿತಗೊಳ್ಳುತ್ತದೆ. ಶಾಲೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ಮೂದಲಿಕೆಗೆ ಗುರಿಯಾದ ಅರುಣ್, ಮನೆಬಿಟ್ಟು ಓಡಿಹೋಗಲು ಪ್ರಯತ್ನಿಸುತ್ತಾನೆ. ಆದರೆ ಪರಿಚಯದವರಾದ ಶಾರದ ಎನ್ನುವವರು ಸಮಸ್ಯೆಗೆ ಮೂಲ ಕಾರಣ ಕಂಡುಕೊಳ್ಳುತ್ತಾರೆ. ಸರಸ್ವತಿಗೆ ಗಣಿತ ಕಲಿಕೆ ಆರಂಭಿಸುತ್ತಾರೆ. ಆ ಮಾರ್ಗದರ್ಶನದ ಅನುಸಾರ ಸರಸ್ವತಿ ಮಗನಿಗೆ ಗಣಿತ ಪಾಠ ಆರಂಭಿಸುತ್ತಾಳೆ. ಪರಿಶ್ರಮ, ಕುಟುಂಬದ ಬೆಂಬಲ, ಪ್ರೋತ್ಸಾಹ, ಮಕ್ಕಳ ಶಿಕ್ಷಣಕ್ಕೆ ಎಷ್ಟು ಅನುಕೂಲ ಎನ್ನುವುದನ್ನು ಪ್ರತಿಪಾದಿಸುವ ಒಂದು ಚಿತ್ರವಿದು.

Producer(s) or Production Company :

Srujan Yarabolu

Screenplay :

Nanda Kishore Emani

Director of Photography :

Niketh Bommi

Editor :

Prasanna T C

Music :

Vivek Sagar

Sound :

Ajith George Abraham

Cast :

Nivetha Thomas, Priyadarshi Pulikonda, Viswadev Rachakonda, Arundev Pothula Gautami, K Bhagyaraj, Krishnateja, Ananya Madgula, Abhay Shankar Duvvuri, Pavan, Raja Prajwal

Awards - Winner :

IFFI (Indian Panorama), Chennai IFF (Indian Panorama), Sweden IFF (Best Actor)

Awards - Nominations | Screened | Official Selection :

IFFI (Best Debut Director International), IFF Berlin (Premiered)

Nanda Kishore Emani

Nanda Kishore, a filmmaker and writer passionate about cinema, started with skits and poems before moving to notable projects. He scripted dialogues for STAND UP RAHUL and was a writer and Chief Assistant Director on Netflix’s PITTA KATHALU. His award-winning short films, SAVVADI and CHIRANJEEVI, have been featured in prestigious festivals. Beyond filmmaking, his stories have appeared in Vipula and Vosaalandhra magazines. His journey showcases a deep commitment to storytelling and the art of filmmaking.