Rahul Riji Nair

Four emotionally unfinished young adults turn their insecurit ego and wounded pride into an unlikely café business. How will these four go for validation?

When Mahendran, a corrupt and manipulative deputy Thasildar, believes in getting things done through powerplay and influence within the system, becomes the victim of his own plans to sabotage an entire system in an attempt to safeguard his job and restore his reputation.

Radhika Balan, a smart cyber-security expert, advocates the use of the technology for the good but her life is turned upside down when she falls prey to a cyber-stalking incident and her privacy gets compromised

Kuttan Pilla, Moly's long lost lover is kidnapped by the underworld king named Mayan. 4 grannies and Kuttappi with the help of Vikraman, a local gangster decide to go on a journey to fight the fierce don Mayan and bring back Kuttan Pilla.

Set against the backdrop of a beautiful hilltop village surrounded by dense forest and a decaying tea plantation is the story of Sudha, an under privileged woman who reaches this village after her marriage with Chandran. They stay along with Chandran’s brother and aging mother in a confined single room house with a make shift separation to create space for the couple. The room has a strange light without a switch which changes its colors often. While Chandran calls the light his invention of a lifetime, it deprives Sudha of her privacy and begins to haunt her. Adding to her woes, Chandran engages in acts to physically exert his dominance over Sudha. Amidst deep trauma, Sudha realises that she doesn't have any support and decides to fight for her survival and seeks revenge against Chandran. Will Sudha succeed in her fight for freedom forms the crux of this emotional thriller.

In a state where we grew up admiring how coach Nambiar and his protégé Usha brought back athletic glory in truckloads, Kho Kho is a highly relatable tale of a talented athlete transferring her spark of desire onto the next generation.

Four emotionally unfinished young adults turn their insecurit ego and wounded pride into an unlikely café business. How will these four go for validation?

When Mahendran, a corrupt and manipulative deputy Thasildar, believes in getting things done through powerplay and influence within the system, becomes the victim of his own plans to sabotage an entire system in an attempt to safeguard his job and restore his reputation.

Radhika Balan, a smart cyber-security expert, advocates the use of the technology for the good but her life is turned upside down when she falls prey to a cyber-stalking incident and her privacy gets compromised

Radhika Balan, a smart cyber-security expert, advocates the use of the technology for the good but her life is turned upside down when she falls prey to a cyber-stalking incident and her privacy gets compromised

Kuttan Pilla, Moly's long lost lover is kidnapped by the underworld king named Mayan. 4 grannies and Kuttappi with the help of Vikraman, a local gangster decide to go on a journey to fight the fierce don Mayan and bring back Kuttan Pilla.

Kuttan Pilla, Moly's long lost lover is kidnapped by the underworld king named Mayan. 4 grannies and Kuttappi with the help of Vikraman, a local gangster decide to go on a journey to fight the fierce don Mayan and bring back Kuttan Pilla.

Set against the backdrop of a beautiful hilltop village surrounded by dense forest and a decaying tea plantation is the story of Sudha, an under privileged woman who reaches this village after her marriage with Chandran. They stay along with Chandran’s brother and aging mother in a confined single room house with a make shift separation to create space for the couple. The room has a strange light without a switch which changes its colors often. While Chandran calls the light his invention of a lifetime, it deprives Sudha of her privacy and begins to haunt her. Adding to her woes, Chandran engages in acts to physically exert his dominance over Sudha. Amidst deep trauma, Sudha realises that she doesn't have any support and decides to fight for her survival and seeks revenge against Chandran. Will Sudha succeed in her fight for freedom forms the crux of this emotional thriller.

Set against the backdrop of a beautiful hilltop village surrounded by dense forest and a decaying tea plantation is the story of Sudha, an under privileged woman who reaches this village after her marriage with Chandran. They stay along with Chandran’s brother and aging mother in a confined single room house with a make shift separation to create space for the couple. The room has a strange light without a switch which changes its colors often. While Chandran calls the light his invention of a lifetime, it deprives Sudha of her privacy and begins to haunt her. Adding to her woes, Chandran engages in acts to physically exert his dominance over Sudha. Amidst deep trauma, Sudha realises that she doesn't have any support and decides to fight for her survival and seeks revenge against Chandran. Will Sudha succeed in her fight for freedom forms the crux of this emotional thriller.

In a state where we grew up admiring how coach Nambiar and his protégé Usha brought back athletic glory in truckloads, Kho Kho is a highly relatable tale of a talented athlete transferring her spark of desire onto the next generation.

In a state where we grew up admiring how coach Nambiar and his protégé Usha brought back athletic glory in truckloads, Kho Kho is a highly relatable tale of a talented athlete transferring her spark of desire onto the next generation.

In a state where we grew up admiring how coach Nambiar and his protégé Usha brought back athletic glory in truckloads, Kho Kho is a highly relatable tale of a talented athlete transferring her spark of desire onto the next generation.

Young Vincent steals a camera with the intention of making a video

Young Vincent steals a camera with the intention of making a video

Young Vincent steals a camera with the intention of making a video

The Arrogant District Judge Venkitesh Balaji and his naive Personal Security Officer Jyothi Kuttan are abducted and held hostage by a Maoist Group demanding release of their leader in prison. As both men face the impending death, their hierarchy equations change and it becomes a fight for survival.

The Arrogant District Judge Venkitesh Balaji and his naive Personal Security Officer Jyothi Kuttan are abducted and held hostage by a Maoist Group demanding release of their leader in prison. As both men face the impending death, their hierarchy equations change and it becomes a fight for survival.

The Arrogant District Judge Venkitesh Balaji and his naive Personal Security Officer Jyothi Kuttan are abducted and held hostage by a Maoist Group demanding release of their leader in prison. As both men face the impending death, their hierarchy equations change and it becomes a fight for survival.

Survival Stories is an anthology film which was fully conceptualized and made during the National Lockdown enforced in India due to COVID 19. This project was created and conceived by Rahul Riji Nair, a Kerala State winning Filmmaker. Survival Stories is produced by First Print Studios in collaboration with a collective of independent artists. This anthology consists of 8 short films which are produced with the minimal resources available to the artists while in lockdown.