Key Points

A groundbreaking Rajasthani film 'Omlo' is set to make waves at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival in 2025. The socio-drama, directed by Sonu Randeep Choudhury, explores deep-rooted societal issues through a poignant narrative about a young boy and a camel. The film promises to unveil the harsh realities of patriarchal households and generational trauma with a raw, unflinching perspective. Following its Cannes debut, the film is scheduled for a global tour with screenings in London, New York, and Los Angeles.

Key Points: Rajasthani Film Omlo Debuts at Cannes 2025 Global Stage

  • Rajasthan-based film highlights patriarchal oppression through boy-camel narrative
  • World premiere at Cannes Film Festival market
  • Directed by Sonu Randeep Choudhury
  • Features breakthrough performances by Shambho Mahajan
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Rajasthani film 'Omlo' goes on global stage with Cannes Film Festival 2025

Powerful Rajasthani socio-drama Omlo explores generational trauma, set to premiere at Cannes Film Festival 2025

"A raw portrait of suffering, silence, and unspoken hope - Sonu Randeep Choudhury, Director"

Mumbai, May 10

Socio-drama film Omlo from Rajasthan will be on Global stage at Cannes Film Festival market 2025 on May 13.

Hare Krishna Pictures’ emotional feature, written and directed by Sonu Randeep Choudhury, will be showcased as part of the market's curated selection of impactful independent films.

Set in the rustic town of Shree Dungargarh, Bikaner, Rajasthan Omlo is a heart-wrenching narrative that revolves around a 7-year-old boy and a camel, who are individually going through the same circumstances in life which is “helplessness”.

The film highlights how, in a household weighed down by patriarchal norms and generational trauma, family members are dehumanized and treated like animals. The story paints a raw portrait of suffering, silence, and the unspoken hope for change that lives within every abused home. Omlo starring Shambho Mahajan, Sonu Randeep Choudhury, Sonali Sharmistha.

Produced by Rohit Makhija, Manish Goplani, Neha Pandey and Sonu Randeep Choudhury, with Ajay Rathore, Arvind Dagur, and Yatin Rathore as co-producers, Omlo features cinematography by Wilson Rabinse and a background score by Devendra Bhome.

The music is composed by Gazi Khan Barna and Bhuvan Ahuja, with lyrics penned by the director Sonu Randeep Choudhury.

It is all set for world premier at 26th Rainbow International Film Festival, London after Cannes Film Festival, which will commence from May 13 and will conclude on May 24.

Apart from Omlo, Anupam Kher’s ‘Tanvi The Great’ is set to have its world premiere at the Cannes Film Festival, within the Marché du Film.

The Cannes premiere will kick off a world tour of screenings in major cities including London, New York, and Los Angeles which will take the film to a larger audience. As per a statement,the screening will be attended by the cast and crew and introduced by Anupam himself along with several A-listers expected to attend.

- IANS

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Priya K.
So proud to see regional cinema getting global recognition! Rajasthan's culture and stories deserve this platform. The premise sounds heartbreaking but important - hope this starts conversations about generational trauma in our society. 🇮🇳🎬
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Rahul S.
Interesting that they chose a camel as co-protagonist - very Rajasthani touch! But I hope the film doesn't just show suffering but also offers solutions. Our cinema should inspire change, not just document pain.
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Anjali M.
The team deserves applause for taking such a raw subject to Cannes. But I worry international audiences might stereotype rural India based on this. Hope they balance it with our progress stories too. Still, jai ho regional cinema! ✨
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Vikram J.
Cannes selection is great, but when will we see it in Rajasthan theaters? Our local audiences should get first chance to watch. International validation shouldn't be the only measure of success for Indian stories.
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Sunita P.
The music team looks promising - Gazi Khan Barna's folk fusion could be magical! Hope they release the soundtrack soon. Also curious how they'll show Bikaner's landscape through cinematography. Rajasthan is a visual treat 🏜️
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Karan D.
Between Omlo and Tanvi The Great, this Cannes will have solid Indian representation. But why no mainstream coverage for Omlo? Media only talks about star-studded projects. These small films need our support too! #RegionalCinemaRocks

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