Anurag Kashyap, Vikramaditya Motwane present Ravi Muppa's film 'Incognito'
Mumbai, July 13
Renowned filmmakers Anurag Kashyap and Vikramaditya Motwane have collaborated to present writer-director Ravi Muppa's acclaimed short film, Incognito.
Starring Vikram Singh, Ayushi Nema, and Dev Chauhan, the psychological thriller--set to release on July 15--will officially launch a brand-new, shorts-exclusive YouTube channel 'Oh Flip Shorts', backed by producer Ranjan Singh and curated by Kashyap.
The platform aims to serve as a premium home for groundbreaking short-form cinema, dropping one curated title every month to foster a dedicated community for indie creators.
"I've always loved short films as they are the first stepping stone for a director to test their storytelling style and give them actual practice in shooting a story," said Kashyap.
"Continuing the same, this is our effort to showcase some excellent short films, curated by me and presented by filmmakers whose work I look up to. We're glad to begin with Incognito by Ravi Muppa, and very hopefully that it'll be liked by the audience," he added.
Vikramaditya Motwane shared, "Incognito is gripping and beautifully atmospheric, a true blue genre short with an out-of-the-box ending. Congratulations to Ravi and his team and I'm so happy that we can present this to the audience".
Incognito follows the story of a cash-strapped motel receptionist who profits off hidden-cam videos--until he records a girl in danger of being trafficked and must decide whether to save her or protect himself.
Writer-director Ravi Muppa, whose works include developing titles like Stree (2018), Bala (2019) and The Family Man (2019), noted that the digital release marks a major milestone for the project.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Great initiative—but I hope this isn't just another 'elite circle' project. Kashyap and Motwane have made amazing films, but the industry often ignores smaller-town creators. 'Oh Flip Shorts' should actively look beyond Mumbai and Bangalore for fresh voices. The premise of *Incognito* does sound gripping though; the trafficking angle feels very relevant for today's India.
As someone who loves indie cinema, this is refreshing. But let's be real—YouTube is flooded with short films; what sets 'Oh Flip Shorts' apart? The curation by Kashyap and Motwane is a plus, but they need to market these shorts well, especially for the international audience. *Incognito* sounds like a solid start—hoping it delivers on that 'out-of-the-box ending' Motwane mentioned.
Anurag Kashyap and Vikramaditya Motwane backing a short film about human trafficking? That's bold. The plot seems to tackle the moral dilemma of profit vs. saving a life—very Indian context, especially with the rise of hidden cameras in hotels. Hope the film doesn't glamorize the voyeurism part. One short per month is a slow start; hope they ramp up later. 👍
It's great to see Indian filmmakers investing in short-form content—*Incognito*'s theme is timely given the dark web and trafficking issues. But how many of these shorts will actually get a wide audience? YouTube's algorithm is tricky. 'Oh Flip Shorts' needs a strong promotional strategy. Still, kudos to Muppa and the team—*Stree* and *Bala* writer so expectations are high!
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