Kenda

Writer · Director · Cinematographer

An absurdist crime and political satire about the disenchanted youth of Bengaluru. The film centers on a young man who works in a foundry in a busy metropolis, unflinchingly portraying how the degradation of state machinery threatens social stability and harmony.

An Indo-German co-production and Sahadev Kelvadi's feature directorial debut, Kenda earned an 8.7 rating on IMDb and critical acclaim for its unflinching vision and bold visual storytelling. The film received Best Debut Director and Best Cinematographer at the 14th Dada Saheb Phalke Film Festival.