Anurag Kashyap Pens Heartfelt Note For ‘Paradise’

Anurag Kashyap, the maverick filmmaker known for his bold and unconventional storytelling, recently unveiled the trailer of the film "Paradise" and accompanied it with a heartfelt note that reflects his passion for cinema that challenges norms and sparks meaningful conversations. The trailer launch of "Paradise" was highly anticipated, given Kashyap's reputation for pushing boundaries and exploring complex themes in his films.

Sharing the trailer on his social media profile, Anurag Kashyap captioned it, “I saw this film last month, it won the best film at @busanfilmfest and Vesoul international film fest. It’s so powerful and a punch in the gut , reminded me of @kleber_mendonca_filho ‘s BUCARAU and @danielbandeira79 ‘s PROPERTY…two of my all time favourite films. Shot by my partner, mentor, collaborator Rajeev Ravi and directed by unputdownable and relentless @prasann_vithanage starring my darling @roshan.matthew at his vicious best and @darshanarajendran at her most sublime. Set in Sri Lanka during the political and economic crisis. Don’t miss this when it comes out , you don’t even need subtitles to feel this one. And that Sri Lankan actor who plays the cop, Mahendra Perrera, so so good. Produced by @newton_cinema and presented by @madrastalkies. So many good people endorsing this powerful piece of cinema. Proud to present the trailer”

Paradise is a Sri Lankan-Indian co-produced drama film co-written and directed by Prasanna Vithanage. The film was presented by Mani Ratnam under his Madras Talkies banner and produced by Newton Cinema. It stars Roshan Mathew, Darshana Rajendran, Shyam Fernando and Mahendra Perera and tells story of a married couple whose anniversary vacation goes awry in Sri Lanka.

It had its world premiere at 28th Busan International Film Festival on 7 October 2023, where it won Kim Jiseok award.